One of the most defining albums in hip-hop history was released 30 years ago today. Also on this day in hip-hop history, we have a Lil' rapper's debut single, a defining album from Rick Ross and more.
On this day in hip-hop history: We celebrate the birthdays of the two members of Public Enemy, classics from Raekwon, EPMD, The D.O.C. Also, DMX's streak as Billboard's king ends.
Boy, if there’s one topic you’d never imagine Jeopardy! a stickler for, it’s gangsta rap. You have to see this viral video of a contestant losing over $3000, as judges reverse Alex Trebek’s acceptance of proper “Gangsta’s Paradise” pronunciation.
When something is so entrenched in our daily lives, it’s often hard to remember a time when it wasn’t ubiquitous. Such was the internet in 1995.
In this archival clip from MTV — which celebrates its 30th birthday on August 1st — Kurt Loder gives us a primer on what exactly the internet is and how it’s being used, with stars like Sandra Bullock, Dave Matthews and Coolio weighing in.