New Developments in The Notorious B.I.G. murder case

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterUntil last month, it appeared as if The Notorious B.I.G.'s murder case would go unsolved. Going on fourteen years after his death, there had not been any major developments. Voletta Wallace, the mother of the iconic rapper, said she felt the Los Angeles Police Department had covered up Biggie's murder.Many hip hop extremists agree with her and they

Suge Knight's truck impounded Mogul Hitchhikes

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThings continue to get worse for Suge Knight, as he tries to hang on to his fortune. In the 1990s, Suge Knight made millions through his ownership of Death Row Records. But, his bullying tactics soon left him the only member of the label. After years of trying to rebuild the former powerhouse, he lost it in bankruptcy.Suge Knight has attempted to

The D.O.C. talks Dr. Dre split, Ruthless Records, and Death Row

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterLast month, The D.O.C. shocked fans when he revealed he would no longer be working with Dr. Dre. Throughout his career, Dr. Dre has gone through many changes. The one person who has been with him the entire time has been The D.O.C.Recently, The D.O.C. spoke with HipHopDX.com and was more in-depth about the split. D.O.C. revealed he was working on a

Snoop Dogg talks about his Days on Death Row

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTwenty years deep in the game, Snoop Dogg has a long story to tell, as he grew up in the spotlight. In his early twenties, he was involved in the biggest beef in hip hop history. Once the dust settled, Snoop Dogg sought to leave Death Row Records and record music in a less hostile environment.Snoop Dogg was among the last members to leave Death Row,

The D.O.C. ends affiliation with Dr. Dre

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterThere have been many changes in Dr. Dre's career. His professional career began with Eazy-E on Ruthless Records. It was here where his production skills were discovered and made famous. Dr. Dre would also meet The D.O.C. during his time at Ruthless.When Dr. Dre split from Ruthless Records, he and The D.O.C. teamed up with Suge Knight to launch Death

Remembering Eazy-E (1963-1995)

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDr. Dre is credited for giving gangsta rap its sound, but Eazy-E is the man who made all of this possible. Many call Eazy-E the godfather of gangsta rap. Through his Ruthless Records label, Eazy gave the world N.W.A. While the group did not stay together, they introduced the world to Dr. Dre and Ice Cube.Had it not been for the influence of Eazy-E,

Dr. Dre wins lawsuit against Death Row Records over "The Chronic"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterOver twenty years ago, Dr. Dre put together the album that solidified the hip hop scene on the West Coast. Had it not been for The Chronic, the movement of Death Row may have never started. The album has been hailed by most as one of the best records of all-time.Dr. Dre has been in court over it for the past several years. Dre filed a lawsuit against

Wiz Khalifa said Snoop Dogg told him to Boss Up

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEarly in his career, Wiz Khalifa has found a mentor in the legendary hip hopper, Snoop Dogg. Snoop is hoping to provide a source of guidance for Wiz that he did not have. In many ways, Snoop Dogg carved his own path through the game.Snoop Dogg's career began on Death Row Records. There were only a few artists associated with the label who were over 25