The date was March 9, 1997, and it was the second time in my life that my eyes watered for a man I had never met. The first time was six months prior when Tupac Shakur was murdered by gunfire on the Las Vegas strip. …

Hov and 50 seem to have a healthy competitive relationship that deserves to exploration. Let’s dig into whose career has had the most significant influence on the culture and whose living legacy reigns supreme worldwide. Click link below for the full article: He's a Business, Man: Jay Z vs. 50 Cent Jay Z and 50 Cent are leaders in Hip Hop who have transcended the genre's underground roots to dominate on mainstream…aurn.com

Angele Bassett is sophisticated, powerful, and beautiful as a Black Goddess whenever she’s onscreen. To quote a friend, “Angela Bassett is regal, “she has been the defined lover, the elegant mother, the enlightened aunt, and a supernatural soul sister whose roles connect to our hearts and makes the audience cheer…

Black History is the telling of American History with soul. The contributions made by Black folks who built the United States; barely receive acknowledgment or praise. Below are some forgotten historical moments that deserve recognition and gratitude for their impact. Click link below for the full article: Remarkable Moments in Black History You Should Know Black History is the telling of American History with soul. The contributions madeby Black folks who built the United…aurn.com

Love can make us higher than Snoop Dogg on 4/20 and lower than Master Splinter living in the sewer; however, its outcome is an inescapable experience, and Hip Hop is no exception. There is no place on this planet where love cannot exist, from the walk-in-the-park spring love to the love of a favorite pizza. Below are the songs that gave us the soundtrack in rhyme and music through the journeys of love:

And yet, no music represented the hopelessness, paranoia, and Black struggle like “Many Men” when he raps, “Many men, wish death ‘pon. Lord, I don’t cry no more, don’t look to the sky no more. Have mercy on me…” The pain in 50’s voice is so authentic it’s… Click link below for the full article: It's Your Birthday: Get Rich or Die Tryin' Turns 20 and Still Goes Hard In 2003, 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin' kicked in the door wavin' the .44 with one hand and an unapologetic middle…aurn.com

On the surface, Nas’ Hip Hop crown was secure, and with the announcement of God’s Son to follow, it was safe to assume the album would be a recorded victory lap of recent events. However, as fans would discover, the album revealed… Click link below for the full article: A Mastermind: How Nas Changed the Game with God's Son There are artists whose albums require hindsight to thoroughly appreciate the work. Nas' sixth album, God's Son…aurn.com

In an era where words like GOAT and Classic get tossed around more than pizza dough, the conversation requirements for what makes an artist achieve legendary status are often never mentioned. So, while there are numerous arguments as to what makes an MC elite, one is the three-album run —…

The Hip Hop Posse Cut song has existed in the culture since its inception. From the 1970s — the Sugar Hill Gang’s Rapper’s Delight being rap’s first mainstream introduction to any Lil Jon & the Eastside Boyz club anthem in the early 2000s — the Posse Cut can be a show of mic skills or a braggadocios celebration. So, to give this craftsmanship its respect, here are 15 Best Hip Hop Posse Cuts that can be appreciated and argued over.