Hailing from Atlanta, this ambitious rapper quickly rose to prominence in the early 2000s thanks to his distinctive Southern drawl, catchy hooks, and confident swagger. Dubbed the "King of the South," he maintained a consistent presence on the charts throughout the decade while also branching ou...
A key figure in Houston's burgeoning hip-hop scene during the late '90s and early 2000s, this rapper/singer played an instrumental role in popularizing the city's distinctive "chopped and screwed" sound with his syrupy vocals and infectious hooks. As a member of the Screwed Up Click collect...
Cam’Ron first made waves in the early 2000s with his albumsCome Home With MeandPurple Haze, featuring hit singles like “Oh Boy,”“Hey Ma,” and “Down And Out.” His unique style was attention-grabbing, with his smooth delivery and witty punch lines becoming a staple of the early 2...
DMX made a significant impact on late 1990s and early 2000s hip hop with his aggressive rapping style. He launched his rap career in the early 1990s and gained fame with his debut album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" in 1998. DMX made history by having five consecutive albums debut at ...
he says the last four years had him working the hardest he ever has. That’s how long it took him to finish his 13th album,Colors, released Oct. 13 on Capitol and co-produced with Greg Kurstin, a member of Beck’s early 2000s touring band who went on to make hits forAdele,Siaand...
The album took horror-movie cues from Gravediggaz’s6 Feet Deepand early Three 6 Mafia records, including 1995’sMystic Stylez, and showcased dark g-funk beats. The album was so dark and graphic that it was cited in a 1996 murder where an 18-year old listened to the song “Locc 2 da...
In early 2023, Billboard/Vibe is ranking the Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time as part of our salute to this year’s golden anniversary of hip-hop. (The genre dates back to 1973, when DJ Kool Herc first set up his two turntables to rock a Bronx party.) The rollout began with th...
s most popular songs.Rumors that Biggie had written some of the Queen Bee's rapscirculated throughout the early part of her career and it's well known that he had a strong hand in helping her refine her flow. All that was basically solidified when the lateReady to Diespitter's reference...
s most popular songs.Rumors that Biggie had written some of the Queen Bee's rapscirculated throughout the early part of her career and it's well known that he had a strong hand in helping her refine her flow. All that was basically solidified when the lateReady to Diespitter's reference...
Hailing from Baton Rouge, Webbie became a prominent figure in the Southern hip-hop scene in the early 2000s. His debut album “Savage Life” and its sequels have become classics in the Southern rap canon. Webbie’s music, characterized by its catchy hooks and raw lyrics about life in th...