On Classic Hip Hop Magazine, you’ll find the stories that help make sense of hip-hop’s past — and why it still matters. We’ve got deep dives into how your favorite artists got started, what inspired their music, and the real-life events behind the tracks you know by heart. You’ll find things like Snoop Dogg’s name changes explained, what Biggie meant in his lyrics, where crews like the Juice Crew came from, and what Tupac’s “Thug Life” rules were really about. There are full album reviews, lyric breakdowns, wild facts you never heard in interviews, and honest takes on how classic rap shaped the culture. If you’re into hip-hop with meaning and memory, you’ll feel right at home here.
FAQ:
How Did Snoop Dogg Get His Famous Nickname?
As a child, the nickname Snoopy was commonly used by family members. Over time, the name evolved
Read MoreWho Was In The Juice Crew?
The Juice Crew were a large group of affiliated artists who released most of their records on Cold Chillin’ Records during the golden age of hip-hop (mid-to-late 80s)
Read MoreDid Snoop Dogg Quit Smoking Weed (Again)?
It was supposedly former Gap Band singer Charlie Wilson who convinced Snoop to quit weed
Read MoreWho Owns Death Row Records Now?
In the ’90s, Death Row Records ruled the charts with multi-platinum albums like…
Read MoreREVIEWS
How Classic Is OutKast’s Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik Album?
“Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” is Outkast’s debut album and it was released on April 26, 1994, by LaFace.
Read MoreEazy-E’s Final Album Straight off tha Streetz of Muthaphukkin’ Compton
1 Final album. 14 new songs. This was the tagline when Eazy-E’s second and final album.
Read MoreHow Classic Is Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers?
Lyrically this is a masterful battle rap album, with hundreds of ferocious bars delivered by some of the hungriest, most talented and creative MC’s to ever grab the mic.
Read MoreHow Classic Is Redman’s Whut?
Explore Redman’s debut Whut? Thee Album, his Def Jam breakthrough, and the standout tracks that shaped his rap legacy.
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