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The Doggfather made the decision to pull Death Row Records projects from streaming shortly after acquiring the label in early 2022. Now the classics are back.

The Doggfather made the decision to pull Death Row Records projects from streaming shortly after acquiring the label in early 2022. Now the classics are back.

BY ZACH DIONNE

Snoop Dogg Announces Death Row Records Catalog Is Back on Streaming Services: 'Heard You'

After years of legal battles over the rights to the majority of their discography, the entirety of De La Soul’s catalog is available on streaming services.

After years of legal battles over the rights to the majority of their discography, the entirety of De La Soul’s catalog is available on streaming services.

BY JOE PRICE

De La Soul's Entire Discography Finally Available on Streaming

The hip-hop duo claim they and thousands of other artists have been cheated out of Spotify stock royalties. UMG called the allegations "absurd."

The hip-hop duo claim they and thousands of other artists have been cheated out of Spotify stock royalties. UMG called the allegations "absurd."

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Black Sheep Suing UMG for $750 Million Over Unpaid Royalties

In a new interview with DJ Whoo Kid, Wiz Khalifa explained why he’s always preferred the Notorious B.I.G. over 2Pac, despite his respect for both.

In a new interview with DJ Whoo Kid, Wiz Khalifa explained why he’s always preferred the Notorious B.I.G. over 2Pac, despite his respect for both.

BY JOE PRICE

Exclusive Clip: Wiz Khalifa Explains Why He's Always Liked Biggie More Than 2Pac

T-Pain told DJ Akademiks that 2Pac would have "gotten his ass ate the f*ck up lyrically" if he was still alive and in the hip-hop game today.

T-Pain told DJ Akademiks that 2Pac would have "gotten his ass ate the f*ck up lyrically" if he was still alive and in the hip-hop game today.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

T-Pain Believes 2Pac Would Have Gotten ‘Ate the F*ck Up Lyrically’ If He Was Alive Today

Will Smith joins David Letterman for a recorded-before-the-Oscars interview during which his early musical career is discussed, including its lack of profanity.

Will Smith joins David Letterman for a recorded-before-the-Oscars interview during which his early musical career is discussed, including its lack of profanity.

BY TRACE COWEN

Will Smith Looks Back on Being Mocked as ‘Soft’ Over His Rap Music: ‘I Hated That’

Diddy told Jay-Z he “filled” the shoes of Biggie and 2Pac after they died, when the two giants had a conversation to celebrate what would've been Biggie's 50th.

Diddy told Jay-Z he “filled” the shoes of Biggie and 2Pac after they died, when the two giants had a conversation to celebrate what would've been Biggie's 50th.

BY JOE PRICE

Diddy Tells Jay-Z 'You Filled Them Shoes' After the Deaths of 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G.

Leather jackets have always been popular within hip-hop culture. Here's how leather jacket brands like Pelle Pelle and Avirex developed a cult following .

Leather jackets have always been popular within hip-hop culture. Here's how leather jacket brands like Pelle Pelle and Avirex developed a cult following .

BY LEI TAKANASHI

Pelle Pelle and Avirex Are Back: Here’s How Hip-Hop Popularized Leather Jackets

Jimmy Kimmel, whose own storied history with Ye is well-documented, addressed the new song "Eazy" during his opening monologue on Monday night.

Jimmy Kimmel, whose own storied history with Ye is well-documented, addressed the new song "Eazy" during his opening monologue on Monday night.

BY TRACE COWEN

Jimmy Kimmel Shares 2Pac-Based Joke While Referencing Kanye’s Pete Davidson Diss

From the golden age to the shiny suit era, we're counting down the best rap albums of the 90s, from classics like Nas''Illmatic' to Eminem's 'The Slim Shady LP.

From the golden age to the shiny suit era, we're counting down the best rap albums of the 90s, from classics like Nas''Illmatic' to Eminem's 'The Slim Shady LP.

BY INSANUL AHMED

The Best Rap Albums of the '90s