The Disturbing Normalization of Pimp Culture in Hip Hop

Pimping is a criminal act that involves exploiting vulnerable individuals for financial gain. Yet, in the music industry, it has become a term of endearment and a source of boasting among some artists, particularly in the hip hop genre. This normalization of pimping in the music industry is deeply concerning, as it not only perpetuates […]

Maggie Burnz and the American dream

Maggie Burnz whose real name is Gretchen Bower an American recording artist, reality personality, singer-songwriter, and Author who pens under the name Lucille Alabaster. She is the younger sister of music producer and radio DJ Damian Burnz of the infamous DMS Crew. She grew up in Suffolk County New York and started her career in […]

Binary Star

Binary Star is a hip-hop duo consisting of One Be Lo (born Raland Scruggs) and Senim Silla (born Ross Rowe). The duo first began rapping together in high school in the early 1990s as part of a crew called the Spooks. However, after Senim and OneBeLo were arrested in the fall of 1994, they spent […]

N.Y.B.D.

N.YB.D. is that guy who made the song you can’t stop listening to. Under the slick acronym for NotYoBabyDaddy, N.Y.B.D. is a singer-songwriter who brings something undeniably fun to the table and the music-making process in general. Despite his fun, playful nature, NotYoBabyDaddy is a musician with a hard edge, who takes life by the […]

Jedi Mind Tricks

Jedi Mind Tricks is an underground hip hop group that has been around since the mid-1990s. The group consists of rapper Vinnie Paz and producer Stoupe the Enemy of Mankind, and they are known for their politically charged lyrics and dark, atmospheric beats. The group’s debut album, “The Psycho-Social, Chemical, Biological & Electro-Magnetic Manipulation of […]

Yelawolf

Yelawolf, born Michael Wayne Atha, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Gadsden, Alabama. Known for his unique blend of hip hop, country, and rock music, Yelawolf has become a prominent figure in the music industry. In this article, we will explore the life and career of Yelawolf and his impact on the world of […]

Mr. Cheeks

Mr. Cheeks, born Terrance Kelly, is a hip hop artist who rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the group Lost Boyz. He has since enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing several albums and collaborating with some of the biggest names in hip hop. In this article, we will explore the […]

Duck Down Records

Duck Down Records is a hip hop record label that was founded in 1995 by Drew “Dru-Ha” Friedman and Kenyatta “Buckshot” Blake. The label has been influential in the development of underground hip hop, and its roster of artists has included some of the most respected and innovative voices in the genre. In this article, […]

Long Island’s EpMD

EPMD, short for Erick and Parrish Making Dollars, is a hip hop group that originated from Long Island, New York. The duo consists of Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith, who have been working together since the late 1980s. EPMD has been influential in the development of East Coast hip hop, and their unique style and […]