Kanye West Avoids the Sophomore Slump: August 30 in Hip-Hop HistoryKanye West Avoids the Sophomore Slump: August 30 in Hip-Hop HistoryKanye West crushes the sophomore slump, Tony Yayo soldiers on with G-Unit, and Rihanna arrives on the music scene on this day in hip-hop history. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
TLC’s ‘What About Your Friends': Throwback Video Of the DayTLC’s ‘What About Your Friends': Throwback Video Of the DayCross Colours, condoms and oversized suspenders made their way into one of TLC's wildest videos. Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
12 Collateral Damage Victims of Rap Beef12 Collateral Damage Victims of Rap BeefRap beef has never been victimless, here's a look back at 12 people that got caught up in the crossfire of some infamous hip-hop feuds. raj chanderraj chander
20 Rappers Starring In Fun Commercials [VIDEO]20 Rappers Starring In Fun Commercials [VIDEO]For years, rappers have been the pitchmen for all kinds of products for corporate America.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Mariah Introduces a New Sexier Look: August 26 Hip-Hop HistoryMariah Introduces a New Sexier Look: August 26 Hip-Hop HistoryMariah comes back sexy, Solange comes back wiser and so much more. Nikki BlancoNikki Blanco
DMC Wants to Know WTF Happened to Hip-HopDMC Wants to Know WTF Happened to Hip-Hop'We need a guy that looks like Lil Wayne talking like KRS-One. We need a guy like Drake making records like Chuck D and Public Enemy.'Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
20 Infectious Hooks from Nate Dogg Songs20 Infectious Hooks from Nate Dogg SongsIn honor of what would have been Nate Dogg's 49th birthday, here are 20 classic songs that made him the voice of West Coast hip-hop.Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Warren G – ‘Regulate’ Feat. Nate Dogg: Throwback Video of the DayWarren G – ‘Regulate’ Feat. Nate Dogg: Throwback Video of the DayWhere rhythm is life and life is rhythm...Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald
Janet Jackson Has a Colorful Dance Party in ‘Made for Now’ Video [WATCH]Janet Jackson Has a Colorful Dance Party in ‘Made for Now’ Video [WATCH]In the vibrant video, directed by Dave Meyers, Jackson and Daddy Yanky party in NYC.Jacinta HowardJacinta Howard
Yo! MTV Raps Ends Its Historic Run: August 17 in Hip-Hop HistoryYo! MTV Raps Ends Its Historic Run: August 17 in Hip-Hop HistoryEd Lover and the gang bid farewell to the fans on the final episode of 'Yo! MTV Raps.'Trent FitzgeraldTrent Fitzgerald