Evolution Of Diss Tracks - King Of New York

 

Competition has always played a big role in hip hop. Battle rhymes, diss songs, trying to outshine someone on his own song, it’s all in the spirit of competition.

But in the mid-90s, the competition in New York was especially heavy. Let’s think about the rappers were coming up at that time – you had Nas and Big both releasing landmark debuts in ’94, Mobb Deep damn bringing all of Queensbridge wherever they went, Raekwon with The Purple Tape and the rest of Wu-Tang by his side. Most of the rappers on our greatest of all time list came on the ’90s East Coast.

How Jay-Z Killed His Own Clothing Brand

 

Jay-Z sold the rights to the Rocawear brand to Iconix Brand Group for $204 million. Jay-Z will retain his stake in the company and will continue to oversee the marketing, licensing, and product development.

If you were a fan of hip hop in the late 90s and early to mid-noughties, then Rocawear will need no introduction. Items from the fashion label, co-founded by rapper Jay-Z, were as common a sight in music videos as groups of scantily-clad ladies popping bottles of Cristal in a hot tub.

Saigon Talks Mobb Deep Beef

 

Havoc started off speaking about the era in hip-hop before him, which Saigon explained as “an awakening.” Saigon then turned his attention to Mobb Deep coming on the map, and he explained that he “lost half my fanbase” during their beef. Saigon then explained that Prodigy and Havoc were trying to “wake people up” with their music, and he pointed out that 2Pac and Ice Cube were doing the same thing. 

Bill Restricting Use of Rap Lyrics in Court Officially Signed

 

On Friday (September 30), California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into action that will restrict the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court. AB 2799—The Decriminalizing Artistic Expression Act, was unanimously approved by the California State Senate in August 2022.

Offset Details Why Jay-Z Is the GOAT

 

Lately, the GOAT conversation in hip-hop has been lopsided in favor of Jay-Z. Rappers from across different eras reluctantly or otherwise have named Hov as the top dog in the sport and recently Offset provided his take on why the Brooklyn emcee reigns supreme.

Who Are The Worst Rappers of All Time?

 

The "Greatest Rapper of All Time" title is one of the most prestigious monikers in the history of hip hop; it's also one of the most debated. In terms of innovation, there's no denying the importance of Rakim. 

When it comes to achieving commercial success during a pivotal time in the genre's infancy during the 1980s, names such as LL Cool and Run DMC are also mentioned among the best ever. When it comes to wordplay and storytelling, a strong argument can be made for emcees like Biggie, Big L, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar. On the flip side, if being a generation-defining artist who makes classic album after classic album was a part of the criteria, then rappers such as 2Pac, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne also could lay claim to the title as well. But what about the opposite side of the spectrum? Who's the worst rapper of all time? And furthermore, what's the criteria? 

Tony Yayo Talks Prodigy, 50 Cent and Cops

 

Tony Yayo reacted to Prodigy of Mobb Deep passing away, which led to Tony speaking about various people in hip-hop passing away, including DJ Kay Slay, who was friends with both Vlad and Tony. 

Meek Mill and Roc Nation Part Ways

 

According to a report from VLadTV, Meek Mill and Roc Nation management have parted ways. 

The Philadelphia rapper and the management part of the company signed a deal in 2012. However, the rapper is no longer featured on their website and has been removed from their social media platforms. 

What Was Prodigy Beef with Jay-Z & Nas?

 

American rapper Albert Johnson, better known by his stage name Prodigy, was born on November 2, 1974 in Hempstead, New York. His greatest professional successes were accomplished as one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep.

But almost as much as writing great rhymes, Prodigy loved a good rap beef. His career was filled with battles against many of the greatest rappers of all time, and he usually gave as good as he got.

Logic Links with Wiz Khalifa for #NewMusic "Breath Control"

Logic links with Wiz Khalifa for new music titled "Breath Control." Produced by DJ Premier, the boom bap banger finds the two rappers counting their blessings and lighting up to their come up and success.

Jay-Z And Jack Dorsey Launch Financial Literacy Academy

 

Jay-Z is all for financial freedom. Since coming into the game, he’s been a strong advocate of empowering rappers to strive for generational wealth. Hov understands the importance of financial literacy, and now he will teach others. 

Lil Wayne Shares His Top Five Rappers

 

Lil Wayne, whose list is quite a doozy, containing both the expected picks and some left-field surprises that actually make sense when you consider his own unique approach to the art of rap. Wayne gave his answer in a special edition of What’s Wright? With Nick Wright, a podcast version of the Fox Sports personality’s popular show.

Almost as well known for his affinity for hip-hop as Wayne is for his sports referencing raps, Wright offers his own list (a pretty humdrum collection including the usual picks: Jay-Z, Tupac, Wayne himself, Kanye West, and T.I.), which Wayne says he respects. Then Wayne starts off his own list with a pick that far too few people include for my taste, Missy Elliott. Vindication!

Jay-Z Talks Being as Successful as Eminem

 

Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z would be considered by many as one of the biggest artists of all time. At one point, however, he felt his contemporary Eminem was bigger than he was. But after working with the diamond-selling artist, Jay-Z saw what that kind of fame did to Eminem. And it was something that Jay-Z wanted no part of.

Jay-Z believed that Eminem bested him when they originally collaborated.

Fredro Starr Says Jay Z is the Best Rapper Alive

 

In this clip, Fredro Starr reacted to Shirley Ju bringing up Jay-Z's verse on Pusha T's "Neck and Wrist," and as the song had just been released at the time of the interview, Fredro hadn't gotten a chance to listen. 

Submit For Our Next #SpotifyMusic #Playlist

 

Attention rappers and musicians from all over the globe. The Wrap Up Magazine will be hosting there next mixtape event via Spotify Music. So if you have you music playing on Spotify, the be sure to join in by posting your link in the comment section below!

The "Hip-Hop and Rap Highlights" is now playing for music lovers to enjoy and artist to engage in. Be sure to stream and share the playlist with family and friends.

Jay-Z And Yo Gotti Team Up With A&E

 

A&E Networks announced that they had greenlit an upcoming four-part docu-series titled Exposing Parchman. The series will follow JAY-Z and Yo Gotti and Roc Nation’s philanthropic branch Team Roc after they spearheaded a civil rights lawsuit alongside the 29 inmates of Mississippi’s notorious Parchman Prison. 

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.

Karrine Steffans Talks Jay-Z Ghosting Her

 

Author and former hip hop vixen KARRINE Stephens also know as SUPERHEAD, is known for…well…being associated with some of hip hops top rappers and entertainers. SUPERHEAD explains how Jay-Z and herself got it in one time and then he ghosted her and acted like it never happened. Also talks her short time with Dr. Dre.

#PressPlay on Daniel AMP #newmusic titled “War Vet” @DanielAMPMuzik

 

Daniel AMP gives us some new music titled “War Vet”. His flow is fire, kinda reminiscent of Ludacris. The beat is dope too, definitely making a record with potential. 

Jay-Z & Kanye West Highest-Paid Rappers of 2021

 

Jay-Z and Kanye West are in elite company as a pair of the 10 highest-paid musicians of 2021. But both rappers and businessmen ain’t bringing in as much bank as Bruce Springsteen, though.

Rolling Stone compiled the list, written by author Zach O’Malley Greenburg, who noted that selling copyrights is what brought in the most dollars for the big bank artists.