How Jay-Z Became The Blueprint For Hip-Hop Success

 

From selling over 125 million records to becoming hip-hop's first billionaire, 23-time GRAMMY winner JAY-Z has more than enough mind-boggling feats to fill up his episode of Black Sounds Beautiful.

Why Elton John and Eminem Became Sober

 

Rapper Eminem and Sir Elton John share more than just decades of experience in the music industry. They both have been living a sober lifestyle for years — something that often requires a strong support system. Luckily, the Detroit-bred emcee has been able to rely on the “Rocketman” singer for advice.

Elton John has been living sober for over 30 years. And in that time, the Grammy-winning artist has been able to reflect on his life before and after he found his sobriety.

Behind The Beef - Foxy Brown Vs Lil' Kim

 

Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown are two all-time female MC’s who paved the way for so many female artists and many of those artists have cited them as influences and we can still see it today. Two people who started out cordial in the beginning but after a while things just weren’t the same and that’s that.

Beyonce Reacts To Jay Z Having A Secret Son

 

Jay Z is juggling another life drama — his longtime court battle with his alleged secret son, Rymir Satterthwaite! Satterthwaite has taken his paternity case to federal court, requesting that they assist him in moving the case forward. Satterthwaite has been involved in a paternity fight with the rapper since 2011.

The Truth Behind G-Unit Vs The Lox

 

G-Unit and The LOX. Both are great all-time groups in hip-hop and have had success in their own ways. While I was doing research on 50 Cent and all the people he was beefing with one name really intrigued me and that name was Jadakiss. 

Understanding R. Kelly & Mr. Biggs Beef

 

Ron Isley has been the lead singer of The Isley Brothers for decades as well as an active solo artist. He’s often taken on the persona of “Mr. Biggs” in several music videos over the years, and at one point, Mr. Biggs got into a beef with R. Kelly.

What Happened to Chanel West Coast on YMCMB?

 

Around 2012 young money was an established force in the hip hop game. Lil Wayne released the Carter 4 a year prior, an album that nearly sold a million copies in the first week. Since around 2008, young money had a foothold on the game but by 2012 the crew’s impact was beginning to deminish. 

Story Behind The Beef Behind Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

 

Bone Thugs and Three 6 Mafia. They definitely are two of the greatest rap groups of all time. Both have extensive catalogs and have etched their legacy into music history. However, way before both, these groups saw the heights of their success they would have a feud.

The King of Hooks - Nate Dogg

 

American singer, rapper and songwriter Nathaniel Hale Jr., professionally known as Nate Dogg, was born August 19, 1969 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. By the age of 14, his parents would divorce and Nate would move with his mother to Long Beach, California. There he would meet rappers Warren G and Snoop Dogg when they attended the same high school. They bonded over their shared love of hip hop, with Nate singing over Snoop and Warren’s rhymes.

From Homeless To Powerful Celebrity - Jennifer Lopez

 

In this motivational success story you'll see that at the end of the day it doesn't matter if other people don't believe in you or your talents... only hard work pays off. You'll see how Jennifer Lopez went from a homeless girl with low self esteem to one of the most influential celebrities in the world. 

What Happened to Blackstreet?

 

Blackstreet were labeled the Kings of New Jack Swing. They sold millions of records worldwide, enjoyed multi-platinum selling albums, top ten singles and many prestigious awards. 

What Happened To R Kelly?

Back in the 90s, R Kelly was known as the king of R&B. He revived a dying genre with his monstrous hits like Bump n Grind, I Believe I Can Fly, and Ignition. Kelly was not only a singer he had a cultural impact, he made R&B mainstream.

What Happened To 'Maxine Shaw' Of Living Single?

 

Erika Alexander would break out in the 90's as the witty and lovable attorney Maxine Shaw on 'Living Single'. It's been 28 years since the iconic sitcom would end, so what has Alexander been up to since then?

What Happened To Lady of Rage

 

In the 90s, Dr. Dre was laying the foundation for his illustrious career, producing many hit records and working with some of the most respected artists in the game. It goes without saying that Dr. Dre has always kept his ear to the streets and is partly responsible for the rise of many MC’s. 

Understanding The Beef Between Camron And Jay-Z

 

Now in 1995 Jay Z formed Rocafella Records with his partners Damon Dash and Kareem Burke. The first project that got released by the label was Reasonable doubt in 1996. The project did not do amazing numbers out the gate. Most of the project’s singles like dead presidents and can’t knock the hustle failed to reach the top 40, It debuted at number 23 on the billboard 200 and sold 43000 copies in it is first week. 

What Happened to Amil of Roc-A-Fella Records?

 

Amil burst onto the music scene in the late ‘90s with a sultry voice, a sassy attitude, and rap lyrics about money, independence, and designer clothes. As Roc-A-Fella’s first lady, she was featured on Jay-Z’s most popular songs, like “Can I Get A” and “Jigga What, Jigga Who.”

Beyonce Talks Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Divorce

 

Is Beyonce happy Kanye West is divorcing Kim Kardashian?

After ignoring her husband’s former BFF for years, Queen Bey recently acknowledged Kanye West for the first time in a long time and the fans are saying this could be a sign that Beyonce and Jay-Z are ready to bury the hatchet and end their feud with Kanye.

Why Is 2Pac Case Still Open?

 

In the seventh installment of the"Deep Dive" series, "Murder Rap" filmmaker and co-producer of "Unsolved" Mike Dorsey questions why the Las Vegas PD has never closed 2Pac's murder case. Dorsey points out the mountain of evidence pointing to Orlando Anderson being 2Pac's killer, and he goes on to break down the incidents leading up to 2Pac and Suge Knight being shot. 

What Happened To #RnB Group 112?

 

They were four ordinary teenagers from the dirty south but, they each had the talent, passion and determination to make it in the cutthroat world of music. After one life changing audition, they were set on the path to platinum record selling and Grammy winning success. However, major drama behind-the-scenes between the members would eventually cause everything to come crashing down. Let’s find out what happened to American R&B group 112.

What Happened To #RnB #HipHop Group Pretty Ricky?

 

Their raunchy take on hip hop and r&b clearly exhibited in their lyrics and dance moves made them instant fan favorites. In fact, within just a few short years, they also became industry favorites when they took the crown as the highest-grossing R&B act, at the time, on their label. However, just as quickly as they ascended the ranks, they fell from the top just as fast. Let’s find out what happened to R&B/Hip Hop group Pretty Ricky.