1996 was a monumental year for hip-hop. The genre's crossover momentum had been building for a decade, and in 1996, it hit an undeniable peak. Rappers slowly and steadily became less wary of embracing ...
There are few things better in life than some dope rhymes accompanied with a soulful vocal performance on a song. Whether it be an uptempo cut or a selection low on BPM's, sprinkling a little melody ...
XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: Sep. 4, 1996: While the hip-hop world was still mourning the loss of N.W.A founder Eazy-E in 1995, his Cleveland protégés, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, ...
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While Shaquille O’Neal is now largely known for his Inside The NBA analyst role as well as his investments in a variety of different businesses, he’s long had an interest in the music industry. Shaq ...
This is part of Complex's 'The 1996 Project: Looking Back at the Year Hip-Hop Embraced Success.' It's not every day that you get the opportunity to get educated on hip-hop history by a bunch of ...
This story is part of Complex's The 1996 Project: Looking Back at the Year Hip-Hop Embraced Success. The ’90s is a beloved hip-hop era that can bring out the best and worst in fans. Those who grew up ...
A recent arrest in the investigation of rap icon Tupac Shakur's death signals a major breakthrough in the long-unsolved killing. A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in Shakur's death, ...
JEFF CHANG is the editor of "Total Chaos: The Art and Aesthetics of Hip-Hop." DAVE ZIRIN is the author of the forthcoming "Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports." MUCH OF ...