• C-Murder Bossalinie Released 25 Years Ago Today
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    C-Murder Bossalinie Released 25 Years Ago Today

      C-Murder was one of the more popular rappers from No Limit Records. C-Murder is the younger brother of Master P and together they formed the group TRU with their other brother Silkk the Shocker. Unfortunately, C-Murder is serving a life sentence for shooting and killing a 16-year-old at the New Orleans Platinum Club in 2009. The rapper has been appealing his sentence and even Kim Kardashian has come to his defense. In November of 2023, his conviction was held up and will remain in prison. Before all that, C-Murder was one of the more established rappers on No Limit. In 1998, he released his debut album, Life of Death…

  • Mastermind by Rick Ross Released 5 Years Ago
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    Rick Ross Mastermind Turns 10 Year Old

    Rick Ross has had an impressive run ever since he entered the rap game. Ross was on the independent scene for a minute and was even signed to Suave House Records. After that didn’t work out, he inked a deal with Slip-N-Slide Records. For those who aren’t familiar with Slip-N-Slide Records, they are the home to Trick Daddy and Trina. In 2006, Rick Ross released his debut album called Port of Miami. Port of Miami featured his smash hit, Hustlin’ and it was arguably the biggest hit of the summer. Two years later, he followed that up with a gold selling album called Trilla. The following year he dropped his…

  • 2 Chainz Rap or Go to the League Released 5 Years Ago
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    2 Chainz Rap or Go to the League Released 5 Years Ago

    2 Chainz is one of the more accomplished rappers of this generation. Chainz got his start as Tity Boi, and he was signed with Ludacris as part of the Playaz Circle. In 2011, he decided to change his stage name to 2 Chainz seeing it as more family friendly. In 2012, 2 Chainz released his debut solo album titled Based on a T.R.U. Story. The album went platinum, and he became another big star in the Atlanta rap scene. Fast forward about seven years later and 2 Chainz released my favorite album from him. Rap or Go to the League was the name of the album and you can stream…

  • 15 Years Ago College Dropout from Kanye West Dropped
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    Kanye West The College Dropout Dropped 20 Years Ago

    Kanye West is one of the most controversial musicians of all time. It feels like not a day goes by we don’t see or hear something crazy about Kanye. This is when people started saying we want the old Kanye back. Before all the madness and craziness with him, Kanye worked his way into the good graces of Roc-A-Fella Records. After producing some of Jay-Z’s classic Blueprint album he focused on his solo debut. The College Dropout was the name of his debut album, and it was released 20 years ago today. The College Dropout went on to win several awards for Album of the Year. The album went on…

  • Tear Da Club Up Thugs Released CrazyNDaLazDayz 25 Years Ago
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    Tear Da Club Up Thugs Released CrazyNDaLazDayz 25 Years Ago

    First off, rest in peace to the late, great Gangsta Boo. She passed away a little over a year ago from a drug overdose. Lord Infamous and Koopsta Knicca from the group passed away in 2013 and 2015 respectively. Three 6 Mafia is one of the more underrated and best groups of all-time. Throughout the years they have had subgroups like the Tear Da Club Up Thugs. The Tear Da Club Up Thugs consisted of DJ Paul, Juicy J, and Lord Infamous. They dropped their only studio album CrazyNDaLazDayz 25 years ago today. CrazyNDaLazDayz went gold and it was a solid album. They had several features and some of them…

  • Twista Kamikaze Released 15 Years Ago Today
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    Kamikaze by Twista Released 20 Years Ago Today

    Twista dropped his first album back in 1992 under the name of Tung Twista. In 1994, he dropped his 2nd album called Resurrection, but only went by Twista then. Both albums didn’t get a lot of love, so we didn’t hear from him for a couple years. In 1996, Twista reemerged with Do or Die as he was featured on their smash hit Po Pimp. Due to the massive success of the single, Twista was back in the spotlight. The following year, he dropped his third album called Adrenaline Rush. Adrenaline Rush is considered by many, and I’m included to be a classic album. The album went platinum and Twista…

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    Silkk the Shocker Made Man Dropped 25 Years Ago

    Silkk the Shocker has been the butt of a lot of jokes over the years. Some publications and podcasts and even critics have called him the worst rapper of all-time. It doesn’t matter what you think about him because he sold records. Silkk the Shocker released his solo, debut album back in 1996 and it was called The Shocker. During this time, he was only known as Silkk was also a part of the group TRU. TRU released three albums and that includes the classic double joint True 2 Da Game. Silkk the Shocker was also a part of the 504 Boyz that included Master P, Mystikal, C-Murder and Krazy.…

  • The Iconic Long Live the Kane Album Released 35 Years Ago Today
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    The Iconic Long Live the Kane Album Released 35 Years Ago Today

    Big Daddy Kane is one of the most influential rappers of all-time. Kane was a part of the legendary Juice Crew. Marley Marl, MC Shan, Masta Ace, Craig G and Roxanne Shante were a part of the crew with Kane. The Juice Crew was a legendary group that Nas talked about how influential to him. In 1988, Big Daddy Kane released his debut album called Long Live the Kane. Long Live the Kane dropped 35 years ago today and it was one of the highlights of the original Golden Era. 1988 is considered one of the greatest years of hip hop. Eric B & Rakim, Slick Rick, EPMD, Big Daddy…

  • Bobby Brown Don’t Be Cruel Released 35 Years Ago Today
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    Bobby Brown Don’t Be Cruel Released 35 Years Ago Today

    New Edition has been called one of the most influential groups of all-time. They burst on the scene in 1983 with Candy Girl almost 40 years ago. The following year they released their second album, and it went double platinum. They released albums the following two years and Bobby Brown dropped his solo debut in 1986. About a year and a half later, Brown would drop his second album, Don’t Be Cruel. Don’t Be Cruel dropped 35 years ago and it’s still one of my favorite albums of all-time. Bobby Brown became a megastar with the release of the album as he’s sold seven million copies in the United States.…

  • Da Last Don from Master P Released 20 Years Ago Today
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    MP Da Last Don From Master P Released 25 Years Ago Today

    Master P is known to the younger generation as this entrepreneur who has his hands in everything. Back in the 90s, we knew him as the colonel of the Tank. Master P was the owner of No Limit Records. No Limit Records is my second favorite rap label ever and Master P was dropping albums every month. 25 years ago today, Master P released his seventh album called MP Da Last Don. MP Da Last Don was billed as the retirement album from Master P. Master P enjoyed a crazy run starting with the Ice Cream Man album that put him on the map. Ghetto D made him one of…

  • Eightball Dropped His Lost Album 25 Years Ago Today
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    Eightball Dropped His Lost Album 25 Years Ago Today

    If you followed southern hip hop in the 90s, then you are all too familiar with Eightball and MJG. Comin’ Out Hard was their Suave House Records debut album. They dropped that album in the summer of 1993, and it was an instant classic. The following spring, they dropped On Tha Outside Lookin’ In. On Tha Outside Lookin’ In was another instant classic and my personal favorite album of theirs. In the fall of 1995, they reached gold status with their On Top of the World album. On Top of the World was their most successful album and it produced Space Age Pimpin. Eightball and MJG would be a part…

  • Soulja Slim Released His No Limit Records Debut 20 Years Ago Today
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    Soulja Slim Released Give It 2 Em Raw 25 Years Ago

    Soulja Slim has been referred to as the 2Pac of New Orleans. Unfortunately, like Pac Slim had his life cut short after being shot. Soulja Slim passed away in November of 2003. Before passing away, Soulja Slim was a part of the No Limit Records dynasty. The first time hearing him was on the Down South Hustlers compilation Master P put out. During that time, he was known as Magnolia Slim because he was from the Magnolia Projects. Soulja Slim reappeared on the I Got the Hook Up Soundtrack the previous month. Slim had a track called From What I Was Told that was featured on the soundtrack. From What…

  • Fiend There’s One In Every Family Released 25 Years Ago Today
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    Fiend There’s One In Every Family Released 25 Years Ago Today

    In 1998, No Limit Records was the hottest hip hop label in the world. Silkk the Shocker, C-Murder, Young Bleed, and the I Got the Hook Up Soundtrack all dropped at the start of 1998. All those joints dropped before the end of April. You know that Master P was dropping a new album damn near every other week. There’s One in Every Family dropped 25 years ago from Fiend. This was Fiend’s debut album on No Limit Records and it’s one of my favorite No Limit albums. Fiend made a name for himself by appearing on Ghetto D, Life or Death, Charge It 2 Da Game and other No…

  • Big Pun Released Capital Punishment 20 Years Ago Today
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    Big Pun Capital Punishment Turns 25 Years Old

    Big Pun has been regarded as one of the best rappers of all-time. Pun got his start alongside Fat Joe after signing with the Terror Squad. He appeared on some tracks here and there and he outshined anyone he got on a track with. In 1998, Big Pun finally released his first project called Capital Punishment. Capital Punishment was released 25 years ago today. Unfortunately, Big Pun isn’t here to celebrate its success because he passed away. Pun died on February 7th of 2000 due to health problems. His second album was released posthumously in April of 2000. As far as Capital Punishment, it was the first record from a…

  • Fever For Da Flavor by H-Town Turns 30 Years Old
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    Fever For Da Flavor by H-Town Turns 30 Years Old

    First things first, rest in peace to Dino from the group H-Town. Unfortunately, he lost his life 20 years ago in an automobile accident. What’s crazy is he recorded an eerie track called The Day I Die two weeks prior to his death. In the 90s, H-Town was one of the many legendary R&B acts that blew up in that era. Silk, Shai, SWV, Jodeci, 112 and Jagged Edge are some of the other groups that were responsible for classic music. Fever For da Flavor was the name of the debut project from H-Town. They were discovered by Luke from 2 Live Crew, and he signed them to his label.…

  • C-Murder Released His Debut Life or Death 25 Years Ago
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    C-Murder Released His Debut Life or Death 25 Years Ago

    In the late-90s, No Limit Records was the hottest label in the rap game. During their run, they were known for releasing an album about every other week. Master P was a marketing genius because he would advertise upcoming releases in the booklet and on the back of No Limit releases. In 1998, No Limit Records was dropping classic album after classic. C-Murder released his debut joint called Life or Death 25 years ago today. Many people have said its arguably the best album released under the No Limit umbrella. After being a part of the group TRU and making appearances on several No Limit joints it was his turn.…

  • Scarface Dropped the My Homies Double Album 25 Years Ago Today
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    Scarface Dropped the My Homies Double Album 25 Years Ago Today

    Scarface is known as one of the greatest rappers to ever touch the mic. On the controversial Billboard 50 greatest rappers list, Scarface finished 16th. I have never been upset about someone else’s list because its theirs. Scarface is my 3rd favorite rapper of all-time and the greatest MC to come from the south. Scarface first hit the rap scene with the legendary Geto Boys in 1988. The group released seven albums together and Bushwick Bill has passed away. Scarface embarked on a solo career in the fall of 1991. Mr. Scarface is Back was the name of the album and it’s considered a classic. Scarface have dropped 11 albums…

  • Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap Dropped 5 Years Ago Today
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    Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap Dropped 5 Years Ago Today

    It’s hard to believe that Nipsey Hussle is no longer with us. Nipsey was shot and killed on March 31. 2019. At the time, he was beginning to ascend into a superstar. The year prior, Nipsey released his only studio album Victory Lap. Victory Lap dropped 5 years ago today and it was an instant success for hip hop heads. The consumers didn’t run out and immediately support the project as it sold 53K the first week. The project was dope, but unfortunately the buyers didn’t pick up on it until he passed away. Victory Lap has gone platinum, but Nipsey Hussle is more than just a rapper. Nip was…