Hip Hop School: Past & Present

23/02/2024

Today in HIP-HOP history:
Biz Markie Dropped his debut album, Goin Off in 1988.

15/01/2024

33 years ago today. Gang Starr released the classic album, Step in the Arena.

15/04/2023

Why Tupac Is The GOAT and Biggie Is NOT

GOAT Talk 101: Tonight, we're going to settle the GOAT debate once and for all! Is 2Pac automatically the GOAT? Does Biggie have enough material to be in the...

09/03/2023

RIP B.I.G.: Honoring The Legendary Biggie Smalls

It was during this week 26 years ago, Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. graced the earth for the last time. Since then, many myths, legends, and stories have been told...

This week we're joined by 2 very special guests and childhood friends of B.I.G... the infamous C-Gutta and the OG Brother Tad slide thru to separate fact from fiction and honor the legacy of one of Hip Hop's greatest!

We'll get to know more about his upbringing in Brooklyn, some behind the scenes industry info, and a few untold Biggie stories!

Big left us with timeless music, phenomenal stories, and vivid memories of Hip Hop's Golden Era.

Biggie fans, fans of the Golden Era, and overall fans of the culture won't want to miss this special episode!

Set your notifications, grab your drinks, roll up, and tap in with us this TOMORROW, LIVE @ 9PM EST!!

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It was during this week 26 years ago, Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. graced the earth for the last time. Since then, many myths, l...

04/03/2023

IT'S A NUTTY SITUATION! Check out this clip from our latest show. Be sure to subscribe

Hassan Campbell has been very vocal and his encounter with Afrika Bambataa. He accused Bambataa of oiling up his member before attempting to pe*****te Campbe...

04/03/2023

Which one is the better song?

Leather So Soft- Lil Wayne
OR
Bourbons & Lacs- Master P

11/02/2023

There's been a cloud of controversy surrounding the Prince Family ever since the night Takeoff was tragically murdered. They've taken to the media to defend their name.

With differing opinions all around, we welcome back Josh Prince to discuss the family's Million Dollars Worth of Game interview, and the beef with Offset.

Is social media and the internet the new "streets"? What happens when "bosses and OGs" participate in the same actions we condemn the youth for?

There's been a cloud of controversy surrounding the Prince Family ever since the night Takeoff was tragically lost his life. Nobody runs from the smoke, they...

29/01/2023

Dope interview with Killah Priest!

He talked about...
Police brutality
The making of B.I.B.L.E.
What makes RZA special
His relationship with other Wu-Tang members
ODB
A Luther Vandross encounter
K-Rino collab in the works
The new generation of Hip Hop
His podcast (The Podcraft)
80s vs 90s Hip Hop
And a lot more!

We're just getting started with bringing some dope content in 2023... SUBSCRIBE to stay tapped in... catch us every Friday at 9pm EST!

We got a super special show lined up tonight as we'll have Wu-Tang in the house! Clan affiliate Killah Priest will be joining us for a dope interview and con...

15/11/2022

Tune in tonight at 8pm cst. There's been a lot of Family related Hip Hop news lately... from the Prince Family/Mobb Ties controversies, the ongoing friction between Birdman and Gangsta, to the release of 2Pac's political prisoner stepfather, Mutulu Shakur.

As with anything in life Family can be a burden or a blessing. Tonight we're going to examine some interesting Family dynamics in Hip Hop past and present.

We'll also be touching on a few trending topics including the latest news on the Dolph case, Ye's latest rant, and Bankroll Freddie's RICO arrest. Ironically all involves crazy family connections.

Last but definitely not least we'll be giving our official Nas - King Disease 3 reviews as well as a few other new releases.

Another 🔥🔥🔥 show coming up tonight! Going to be an open show, the link will be in the comments if you want join the panel. LIVE TONIGHT 8PM CST. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE 💪🏿

There's been a lot of Family related Hip Hop news lately... from the Prince Family/Mobb Ties controversies, the ongoing friction between Birdman and Gangsta,...

18/10/2022

First the Fat Boys breakup... then Rocafella, the Hot Boys, and the latest being The Migos.
Breakups are nothing new for Hip Hop groups. Some go on to thrive without the former members while others fall apart. Fans are usually forced to choose sides, but at the same time yearning for the glory days of when the group was together.
Tonight we're chopping it up about some of the most infamous group breakups in Hip Hop History, the causes, the beefs, and the current status of some of these fractured units.
We'll also be touching on some of these latest trending topics including Kanye's Drink Champs interview with Nore's response, T.I. and Boosie vs Charleston White, and Glorilla vs FNF producer Hitkidd.
Guaranteed to be another 🔥 show, don't miss it! TONIGHT 9PM EST. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE 💪🏿

First the Fat Boys breakup... then Rocafella, the Hot Boys, and the latest being The Migos.Breakups are nothing new for Hip Hop groups. Some go on to thrive ...

12/09/2022

There's been a lot of smoke in the gangbangin capital of the world recently. The latest being Quando Rondo's attempt to denounce Neighborhood Crip after his friend's murder in L.A., and the sketchy details of Sauce Walka's altercation with a man who ended up getting killed. Tonight we're talking about the influence gangbangin has had on Hip Hop, past and present. We'll have a special guest, West Coast Representative and former active gang member YG Preach joining us to give his perspective on gang politics in Hip Hop. We'll also get into his long history as a videographer, his work and relationships with Snoop Dogg, Young Dolph, Gonzoe, C-Bo, Mozzy, and many others, and his own transition from gangbanger to family man, role model and youth advocate If you missin, you slippin. Guaranteed to be a 🔥🔥🔥 episode... Tune in LIVE, TONIGHT 9pm EST. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE 💪🏿

There's been a lot of smoke in the gangbangin capital of the world recently. The latest being Quando Rondo's attempt to denounce Neighborhood Crip after his ...

03/09/2022

https://youtu.be/ESVhzAsf_Mo

02/09/2022

Unless you've been in a lean induced coma, we've all seen the altercation and aftermath between former partners and ABN members Z-Ro and Trae The Truth during 50 Cent's Tycoon Weekend in Houston.
A lot has transpired in the week since that, and it has fans taking sides and a city divided...

We're touching down in H-Town for this special episode to get the views of the streets. Josh "JP" Prince, cousin of the Legendary James Prince will be joining us to give his perspective and provide a little insight on the backstory.

Don't miss this special Friday edition of the Hip Hop School Past and Present Podcast! Tune in LIVE TONIGHT 9PM EST. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, and SHARE 💪🏿

Unless you've been in a lean induced coma, we've all seen the altercation and aftermath between former partners and ABN members Z-Ro and Trae The Truth durin...

31/08/2022

Are whites "guests" in the house of Hip Hop?...🤔 What about Hispanics, Asians, Arabs or anyone else who isn't Black? Is it simple enough to label them all as culture vultures, or does their contributions to Hip Hop qualify them as members of the culture?

Are whites "guests" in the house of Hip Hop?...🤔 What about Hispanics, Asians, Arabs or anyone else who isn't Black? Is it simple enough to label them all ...

23/08/2022

Conspiracy theories in Hip Hop are nothing new, but what's the background? What does it mean when an artist has "sold their soul"?

Some conspiracy theories seem totally ridiculous, while some have proven to have some merit...🤔

We're going down the rabbit hole this week as we discuss some of the most infamous conspiracy theories in Hip Hop, past and present

We'll also touch on the latest news involving The Game and NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo, Blueface, and more!

Conspiracy theories in Hip Hop are nothing new, but what's the background? What does it mean when an artist has "sold their soul"?Some conspiracy theories se...

26/07/2022

Charleston White Gave Us The Recipe for Mace 😂😂

Charleston White stopped through to discuss the events during Rolling Loud Weekend in Miami that led to him pepper spraying Soulja Boy. He is working on a li...

18/07/2022

We got Big Ced Tookie Hoover slidin through the Hip Hop School Past and Present this week to chop it up about an element of Hip Hop that seems to be missing these days... the art of live performing. Always high energy and engaging the crowd we'll tap in to what inspires Big Ced to bring that energy to his live shows... Known for his unapologetic RBG anthems and reggae inspired tracks we'll also get into his song making process and what he's currently working on... You don't wanna miss this 🔥🔥 episode as Big Ced also joins us for the latest news, trending topics, album/song reviews, trivia, and what the panel thinks is Album of the Year so far... 🤔 Tap in like always LIVE TONIGHT 9pm est. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE 💪🏿

We got Big Ced Tookie Hoover slidin through the Hip Hop School Past and Present this week to chop it up about an element of Hip Hop that seems to be missing ...