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Since the explosive Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef culminated with K-Dot reigning victorious with the summer smash “Not Like Us,” Drake – typically the king of the charts – seems desperate to reclaim the spotlight. In the wake of his defeat, he’s dropped 12 tracks and continued to take subtle jabs at Kendrick. Beyond the
The long-fabled story of Eminem’s signing to Interscope Records is often told through the high-profile roles of Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, who played crucial parts in his rise to fame. Unfortunately, this narrative neglects the significant contributions of some unsung heroes in his journey—Rhymefest, Wendy Day, Dean Geistlinger, and Evan Bogart. Wendy Day and the
2013: A Surprising Collaboration: Kanye West Joins Adidas Fans were stunned when Adidas and Kanye West announced their partnership in November 2013. Following West’s departure from Nike over disputes regarding royalties on Yeezy sales, West revealed the new deal with Adidas during an appearance on Angie Martinez’s Hot 97 radio show in New York. 2015: The
The First Hip-Hop Magazine: A Common Misconception Looking back, many hip-hop fans believe that the first hip-hop magazines were The Source, Rap Pages, and Ego Trip. However, the narrative about the overlooked publication Hip-Hop Hitlist should also be included in the conversation, especially since it played a crucial role in breaking DJ Jazzy Jeff and The
Historic Debut in ParisBreakdancing, or breaking, which originated in the Bronx over 40 years ago, made its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games on Friday, August, 9 at the historic Place de la Concorde stadium. Women’s Competition HighlightsIn the women’s competition, Japan’s B-girl Ami won gold, while American B-girls Logistx and Sunny did not
New Developments in the Tupac Shakur Murder InvestigationNearly 30 years after the murder of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, the investigation continues to reveal new leads. Last year, Crips gang member Duane “Keefe D” Davis was charged with involvement in the 1996 fatal shooting. Keefe D’s ConfessionsThe charges stem from two confessions Keefe D made about
