Since his arrival Kanye West had an affinity for Louis Vuitton, sporting the designer backpacks and christening himself as the “Louis Vuitton Don.” Years later, Ye had the coveted opportunity to work with the fashion house in 2009 and introduced sneakers inspired by the science fiction movie Dune. In 2008, Yeezy told The New York Times
Suge Knight has gained notoriety as a prominent figure in the music industry, often characterized by his bullying tactics. One of his most infamous actions involved the vengeful theft of Dr. Dre’s album title, Chronic 2000. In 1996, Dr. Dre infamously departed from Death Row Records, resulting in a feud with his former boss and CEO
J Dilla was renowned as a virtuoso in his field, crafting timeless pieces for both himself and fellow artists, including R&B anomaly Erykah Badu. During an appearance on Sonos’ Radio Hour series in 2021, Badu reminisced about working with J Dilla during the making of her 2000 album ‘Mama’s Gun.’ During her visit to the basement
Both RZA and Quentin Tarantino are known for their over-the-top love of Kung Fu flicks, and it was fate that led the pair to join forces on Kill Bill: Volume I in 2003. According to a 2004 IGN article, the two first met in 2001 at a press junket for Miramax’s wide release of the film
As Dr. Dre’s celebrity status has soared to elite levels, his interviews have become increasingly rare. Fortunately, music aficionados were recently treated to a rare sit-down conversation with James Corden on his SiriusXM show This Life of Mine. The in-depth discussion explored the influence of various artists, Dr. Dre’s favorite songs, and fond memories of
As a member of revered hip-hop group The Fugees throughout the ‘90s, Lauryn Hill’s debut project, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, was highly anticipated when it dropped on August 25, 1998. Both commercially and critically acclaimed, the landmark album earned 5 Grammys and became the first rap album to earn the coveted Album of the