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Angie Stone: A Hip-Hop & R&B Pioneer Who Paved the Way

Sunday, March 9 by Liah

Hip-hop lost a real one. Angie Stone, the soulful voice behind some of the smoothest R&B joints of the ‘90s and 2000s, was also one of the first female MCs ever to do it. Before she blessed us with hits like “Wish I Didn’t... Read More.

Honoring Angie Stone: A Legacy of Soul, Hip-Hop, and Timeless Music

Sunday, March 9 by Liah

The world has lost a true musical icon. Angie Stone, a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and pioneer in hip-hop and R&B, leaves behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of music lovers. From her early days as part of The Sequence... Read More.

Irv Gotti, Hip-Hop Mogul Who Co-Founded Murder, Inc., Dead at 54

Thursday, February 6 by Autumn

Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from New York City, has died at the age of 54. Def Jam Recordings shared a message late Wednesday night confirming his death, saying the label is "deeply saddened." "His contribution to Def Jam, as both an A&R executive... Read More.

Heartbreak in Memphis Project Pat Mourns Loss of Son Amidst Hip-Hop Legacy

Friday, January 24 by Stacey Gilmere

Project Pat and his family reportedly faced a tragic event this month, as his son, Patrick Houston Jr., was shot and killed in a park in Memphis' Imogene Heights neighborhood on Friday, January 10. According to the city's police and FOX 13 Memphis, the... Read More.

From Luxury to Legend: The Cadillac Escalade’s Rise as a Hip-Hop Icon

Friday, December 27 by Liah

In the world of hip-hop, few vehicles have the same cultural impact as the Cadillac Escalade. Since its debut in 1999, this luxury SUV has transcended its role as a mode of transportation to become a status symbol, an artistic muse, and a staple... Read More.

Today in Hip-Hop History: Common’s Electric Circus: 22 Years of Breaking Boundaries

Tuesday, December 10 by Liah

On this day in hip-hop history, Chicago rap legend Common dropped his fifth studio album, Electric Circus. While it wasn’t a commercial blockbuster, selling under 300,000 copies, the project was highly anticipated and critically acclaimed. Common himself admitted he “wasn’t feeling Hip-Hop” during its... Read More.

Honoring a Hip-Hop Legend: Rico Wades Lasting Impact Celebrated with Monument in East Point

Sunday, November 10 by Stacey Gilmere

A monument is being built in East Point to honor the late hip-hop producer Rico Wade, a key figure in the development of Southern hip-hop and the "Dirty South" sound. As a member of Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family, Wade contributed to the... Read More.