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

Tupac Shakur bio-pic in the Works

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWhen news broke of a bio-pic about The Notorious B.I.G., fans argued that Tupac Shakur needed his own bio-pic. After all, while both rappers were legends, Tupac had more of a story to tell after getting in the limelight. Because of the controversy which surrounds the life of Shakur, even after death, it has taken some time.Last year, an official

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,

Tupac Shakur's bio-pic finally Releases Information

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterShortly following the premiere of Notorious, Afeni Shakur announced she had green-lighted a bio-pic about Tupac. After all, there was more fame that came with Tupac Shakur than with The Notorious B.I.G. Last year, the initial story about the Tupac bio-pic was released.Currently, the film is casting for the roles of Suge Knight and Jada Pinkett Smith.

The Notorious B.I.G.'s murder case Back in the Headlines

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEarly in the morning of March 9, 1997, hip hop received another devastating blow. Months after the death of Tupac Shakur, his rival on the East Coast, The Notorious B.I.G., was also dead. The news shook hip hop and rappers took a time out. When people think of rap feuds, they do take a moment to think about the big picture now.While the deaths of both

Kanye West wins Suge Knight lawsuit

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterUsually, Kanye West intends to avoid beef with other rappers, despite being very outspoken. Detractors of West refer to him as a bully, especially after the Taylor Swift incident. But, throughout most of his rap career, Kanye West has had beef with one of hip hop's most dangerous men.In 2005, Kanye West hosted a party in Miami. That night, the "who's

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

Crooked I talks future of West Coast hip hop

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEven though he is a part of Slaughterhouse, Crooked I is still very much a part of the West Coast hip hop scene. Much like the other veterans, he is looking at the future of the West Coast. Not many successful rappers have come from the West, outside of Game. He and Snoop Dogg are the only consistent rappers out West.Crooked I's career was supposed to