Three iconic albums came out on this day in Hip-hop, and a retrospect look qualifies a break from the mainstream at acknowledging the rap minds behind these memorable magnum opus'.   Blowout Comb (1994) Acclaimed rap group Digable Planets launched their second studio alb...… Read more

It's not news to say that Drake is popular, but sometimes you need a little perspective to understand just how popular the Canadian rapper, singer, and actor is. For instance, the perspective provided by Drake's latest accomplishment: his new song "One Dance" is now the most stream...… Read more

Last April Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco announced that he was in the process of creating three brand new albums, all of which were supposed to be released before the end of 2016. Today, Fiasco announced that due to mixing and legal issues, the release of all three albums will be shelved until at least...… Read more

It's not everyday you hear of someone writing a cook book with the goal of making the world a better place, but that's exactly what Mobb Deep's Prodigy hopes to accomplish with his book of prison recipes. Prodigy served a three year stint in state prison following a weapons conviction...… Read more

Locked and loaded for his forthcoming album, The Storm, rapper Tech N9ne recently unveiled the album's 20-track list. Scheduled for release on December 9, the album features a sizable amount of content divided into three parts, all reflecting different facets in the rapper's sty...… Read more

Acclaimed for his talents as an on-screen actor and his advocative contributions to Hip-hop's conscious movement, Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def) announced his official retirement yesterday October 14th. The announcement was made via Facebook live-stream where Bey also mentioned the premise of his fina...… Read more