Why Run-DMC’s Final Album Never Had a Chance
Undone by internal strife, creative differences, and inner demons, Run-DMC’s final album never had a chance to succeed.
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Redman Disses MC Hammer on Debut: Sept. 22 in Hip-Hop History
Sept. 22, 1992 saw five artists, including Redman, release their debuts. Five years later, Janet Jackson found common ground between Q-Tip and Joni Mitchell.
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The Most Important Events in Hip-Hop by Year: 1973-2018
We’re taking a look at the most important events in the genre’s history that have taken place in each year since 1973.
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Missy Elliott ‘Defies Physics’: Sept. 21 in Hip-Hop History
Faith Evans releases a signature ballad, Destiny’s Child returns for their final album, and Missy Elliott delivers the goods with her second single.
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Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock Drop a Rap Classic: Sept. 20 in Hip-Hop History
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock release one of the biggest songs in the history of rap and Craig Mack helps put Bad Boy Records on the map.
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Snoop Dogg Says ‘F— You’ to Kanye West for Supporting Donald Trump
Kanye West’s continued support for the president hasn’t sat well with Snoop Dogg.
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Nile Rodgers Is Born, Cam’ron Drops ‘S.D.E.’ + More: Sept. 19 in Hip-Hop History
On this day, Nile Rodgers is born and Cam’ron, Lupe Fiasco and Nature drop their new albums.
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Prince’s ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983′: A Guide to Every Track
We take a look inside all the songs found on Prince’s ‘Piano & a Microphone 1983.’
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Prince Can’t Wait Until ‘Wednesday’
Prince wrote “Wednesday” as an opportunity for Jill Jones to shine in ‘Purple Rain,’ but it wound up on the cutting room floor.
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Janet Jackson Releases the Groundbreaking ‘Rhythm Nation 1814′: Sept. 18 In Hip-Hop History
On this day, Janet Jackson gets the nation grooving with her groundbreaking project and Color Me Badd delivers sexy debut album.
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