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January 21, 2023
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Yasiin Bey Announces His Retirement – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 20, 2016: On this day in 2016, Yasiin Bey, formally known as Mos Def, announced his retirement from the rap game.Yasiin Bey announced he was hanging up the microphone for good via satellite call from South Africa. The Brooklyn, N.Y.-born rhymer had been arrested and detained in the country earlier in 2016, for attempting to use an invalid passport to leave. It was Bey's old friend, Kanye West, who put the call from Bey on SoundCloud and directed fans to listen to it. In the 10-minute audio clip, which sounds like Bey is speaking through a telephone, he seemed disgruntled but composed."At this...

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January 20, 2023
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C-Murder Arrested for Nightclub Shooting – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 19, 2002: On this day, C-Murder, younger brother of No Limit Records founder, Master P, and uncle to rapper Romeo Miller, was arrested in Louisiana in connection with a nightclub shooting that resulted in the death of a young fan.C-Murder was accused of shooting 16-year-old Steve Thomas on Jan. 12, 2002 at Harvey, La.'s Platinum Club. Witnesses say C-Murder and Thomas got into an argument and that Murder pulled out a handgun and fired at the minor from point-blank range. Thomas later died from his gunshot wound.C-Murder, born Corey Miller, was one of Master P's first signees on No Limit Records in the late 1990s. His 1998...

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January 19, 2023
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The Game Drops The Documentary Album – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 18, 2005: On this day in 2005, The Game dropped his major label debut album, The Documentary.As the newest signee to G-Unit Records at the time, The Game set out to prove his worth in the crew, as well as revive the rep of the West Coast. After signing, the Compton, Calif. rhymer began working on his debut, both in 50 Cent's home studio in Connecticut and in Los Angeles.Dr. Dre and 50 Cent served as executive producers on the 17-track project, which features production from many of hip-hop's best studio wizards, including Just Blaze, Hi-Tek, Eminem, Dre and more.The Documentary tells...

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January 17, 2023
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The Roots Drop Do You Want More?!!!??! Album – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 17, 1995: Legendary Philadelphia hip-hop group The Roots made their major label debut when they dropped their second album, Do You Want More?!!!??!, on Jan. 17, 1995, via DGC/Geffen Records.The 16-track LP showcases the Philly crew's genre-bending musicianship in hip-hop and jazz, thus making it a quintessential fusion album. Prior to the project's release, The Roots delivered their lead single, "Distortion to Static," followed by "Proceed," "Mellow My Man" and "Silent Treatment."The heartbeat of the album is the immersive and soulful live instrumentation, which provides the feel of a musical journey. Among the producers assisting the Illadelph band are Scott Storch, Grand Negaz...

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January 17, 2023
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DJ Drama Arrested in Atlanta Mixtape Raid – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 16, 2007: Mixtapes have always been instrumental in the growth of hip-hop. Part of that growth is in large part due to DJs. Philadelphia native DJ Drama, buoyed by his ongoing Gangsta Grillz mixtape series, is a leader in the game. But 16 years ago, he faced a serious setback. On Jan. 16, 2007, the popular DJ's headquarters in Atlanta, where his Aphilliates Music Group was located, was raided by the police due to accusations he was bootlegging music.The entire ordeal came at the hands of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in an attempt to fight against music piracy. Drama and his...

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January 16, 2023
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Future and Zaytoven Drop Beast Mode Mixtape – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 15, 2015: From late 2014 to early 2015, Future was in a Michael Jordan zone. In a six month period, the Atlanta rapper dropped three mixtapes that had the internet going nuts. They were Monster, 56 Nights and the Zaytoven-assisted Beast Mode mixtape, which was released on this day.The latter tape of the famed trio, Beast Mode, is the shortest of the group, clocking in at only eight songs. Fellow rappers Juvenile and Young Scooter made guest spots on the project, but the standout tracks were "Lay Up," "Real Sisters," "Forever Eva" and "Just Like Bruddas," where the Freebandz boss addressed...

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January 14, 2023
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D4L Song ‘Laffy Taffy’ Tops Billboard Hot 100 – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 14, 2006: Atlanta rap crew D4L crafted a platinum-selling hit and guaranteed new millennium party-starter when they recorded their 2005 single, "Laffy Taffy," which appeared on the group's one and only studio album, Down for Life.Released in October 2005, "Laffy Taffy" enjoyed a steady rise up the charts, and D4L members Fabo, Mook-B, Stoney and the late Shawty Lo celebrated their first ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on Jan. 14, 2006. "Laffy Taffy" was officially remixed by Busta Rhymes later that same year, and the phrase "Shake that Laffy Taffy" serves as a pop culture reference for any...

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January 14, 2023
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2 Chainz Talks About Weed on Nancy Grace – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 13, 2015: Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz paid a highly publicized visit to the Nancy Grace show on HLN, on this day in 2015. The Atlanta rapper, formerly known as Tity Boi, made this appearance on the program, a first in hip-hop history, to discuss the legalization of weed.With host Nancy Grace being known for her combative debate tactics, many viewers surely thought 2 Chainz would fit the stereotype of a typical pothead, and might not necessarily understand the subject matter at hand. But, to the surprise of many viewers, the ATL rhymer schooled Nancy on the psychology of drug abusers, the statistics...

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January 13, 2023
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Heavy D & The Boyz Drop Blue Funk Album – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 12, 1993: After releasing three successful albums between 1987 and 1991, Heavy D & the Boyz released their fourth studio album, Blue Funk, on Jan. 12, 1993, via Uptown Records.Blue Funk saw most of its production done by Tony Dofat, DJ Premier and Pete Rock, as well as Jesse West. The aforementioned producers delivered memorable production that offered a sound unlike their preceding work. The 13-song collection also included guest appearances from the late The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Gang Starr, Rob-O, Terri & Monica and 3rd Eye.One of the most significant aspects on the project was how much grittier the music was compared to the previous...

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January 12, 2023
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Smif-N-Wessun Drop Dah Shinin’ Album – Today in Hip-Hop

[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Jan. 10, 1995:: Brooklyn, N.Y. rap duo Smif-N-Wessun made their full-fledged introduction to the rap world when they dropped their debut album, Dah Shinin', on Jan. 10, 1995, via Nervous Records.Although fans of the hardcore pair were familiar with both members, Tek and Steele, thanks to their guest appearance on Black Moon's 1993 album, Enta da Stage, this was the first time listeners heard the duo on a full-length project of their own.The dark, menacing beats on the 16-track LP were provided by production crew Da Beatminerz, which consist of members DJ Evil Dee, Mr. Walt, Rich Blak and Baby Paul. These are the same producers...

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