25 years ago today, Nas released “The Message” as the third and last single from his second studio album “It Was Written”.
Dr. Dre back in the studio tonight with The D.O.C., Dem Jointz, Focus... & the Aftermath engineering team. 😭🙏
BREAKING: Lil Wayne pleads guilty to federal gun charge in court today.
He faces up to 10 years in prison and his sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 28.
16 years ago today, “Drop It Like It’s Hot” by Snoop Dogg and Pharrell reached No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100. 🔥
6 years ago today, J Cole blessed us with his iconic performance on “The Late Show with David Letterman”.
He performed “Be Free”, a song dedicated to the memory of Mike Brown. He surprised everybody by performing a never before heard second verse! POWERFUL! 💪🏾🤯🔥
⬇️ TODAY IN HIP-HOP ⬇️
2014: J Cole releases “2014 Forest Hills Drive”.
2016: J Cole releases “4 Your Eyez Only”.
21 years ago today, The Notorious B.I.G’s posthumous album “Born Again” was released. 🔥
RIP Legend 🐐🕊
19 years ago today, Nas released “Ether” on Jay-Z’s birthday. This song was a response to Jay-Z’s “Takeover”. 🥶🐐
21 years ago today, JAY-Z stabbed music executive and producer Lance "Un" Rivera at a release party for Q-Tip's album.

























