Killer Mike and El-P made waves when they formed esteemed rap duo Run The Jewels in 2013. After collaborating on Mike’s fifth studio album R.A.P. Music, the Atlanta rapper and Brooklyn producer joined forces to drop their heralded self-titled debut and its subsequent sequels. While speaking to Interview magazine, Killer Mike revealed cohort El-P suggested the
Key Facts:Renowned rapper and planned creator of the double album titled “Walk With Me Now and You’ll Fly With Me Later.”Intended to feature a hip-hop centric disc and a Gospel music disc.Planned to tour southern megachurches and aspired to open a church named House of the Afflicted.Faced legal and personal challenges that hindered the album’s
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