Rob Marriott

Joined July 2014 | 12 posts

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After nearly 40 years of hip-hop, the style of rappers has upped exponentially. Here's a look at the most stylish rappers of all time.

After nearly 40 years of hip-hop, the style of rappers has upped exponentially. Here's a look at the most stylish rappers of all time.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

The 50 Most Stylish Rappers of All Time

From “Changes” to “Troublesome 96” to “Dear Mama” to “Keep Your Head Up”, we're counting down the best Tupac songs of all time.

From “Changes” to “Troublesome 96” to “Dear Mama” to “Keep Your Head Up”, we're counting down the best Tupac songs of all time.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

The Best Tupac Songs

On the 25th anniversary of his landmark album, the God MC looks back.

On the 25th anniversary of his landmark album, the God MC looks back.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

Interview: Rakim Talks About The Making of "Follow The Leader"

It ain't hard to tell.

It ain't hard to tell.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

10 Ways Nas' "Illmatic" Changed Hip-Hop

Under-the-radar rap feuds that nobody really remembers.

Under-the-radar rap feuds that nobody really remembers.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

25 Forgotten Hip-Hop Beefs

Comparing some of music's best, based on their time spent at the label.

Comparing some of music's best, based on their time spent at the label.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

Which Artist Had the Best Run at Def Jam?

Nasty Nas is still a rebel to America. Rob Marriott bears witness.

Nasty Nas is still a rebel to America. Rob Marriott bears witness.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

Cover Story Uncut: Nas "Return of The Don"

The renowned hip-hop producer and Def Jam exec talks about working with Nas on his upcoming album.

The renowned hip-hop producer and Def Jam exec talks about working with Nas on his upcoming album.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

Interview: No I.D. Speaks On Producing For Nas’ “Life Is Good”

One of Nas' go-to producers talks about making "The Don" and shares the secrets of their creative chemistry.

One of Nas' go-to producers talks about making "The Don" and shares the secrets of their creative chemistry.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

Interview: Salaam Remi Speaks On Producing For Nas' “Life Is Good”

Nasty Nas is still a rebel to America-even at age 38. Divorce, fatherhood, financial drama, rap wars-he's been through it all. And he hasn't sounded this fresh since Illmatic.

Nasty Nas is still a rebel to America-even at age 38. Divorce, fatherhood, financial drama, rap wars-he's been through it all. And he hasn't sounded this fresh since Illmatic.

BY ROB MARRIOTT

Nas: Return of the Don (2012 Cover Story)