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BigXThaPlug kicked off his latest LP ‘BETTER OVER TIME’ with a nod to a B.I.G. rap icon. If the opening track “STAND ON BUSINESS” sounds familiar, it’s because it pays homage to The Notorious B.I.G. and 112’s 1997 classic “Sky’s the Limit.”

It’s been 10 years since BK’ first established himself as one of the leading storytellers in Brazilian Rap with 2016’s “Castelos & Ruínas.” Since then, his stories have resonated well beyond Brazil and now he’s even partnered with Interscope Records, according to Billboard.

GloRilla & Sexyy Red’s “Jiggly Bow Bow,” is fit for a party, and Glo won’t let you forget it: “Ain't no party like a hood b---h party, cause a hood b---h party don't stop” The rap scheme is a popular one, with notable artists like 2Pac & Snoop Dogg being just a few to use it.

On this day in 2007, JAŸ-Z released ‘American Gangster.’ Hov’s 10th studio album arrived on Nov. 6, 2007 after being inspired by the Ridley Scott-directed film of the same name.

The G.O.O.D. music family had somewhat of a mini reunion at the ‘Yeezy Season 01’ event in Los Angeles. Hit-Boy documented the moment with the likes of 2 Chainz and Big Sean. “G.O.O.D. to see everybody back together,” he wrote on IG.

Five years later, Jadakiss recreated his now iconic Verzuz intro for "New York" on NPR's Tiny Desk. The Lox MC joined Fat Joe on the performance series and delivered the classic "I'm outside" speech for the track's opening notes.

GloRilla and Sexyy Red had some fun with their newly-released “Jiggly Bow Bow.” On the track, Glo puts her spin on a classic Hip-Hop line with: “Ain't no party like a hood b*tch party / 'Cause a hood b*tch party don't stop”

On this day in 1996, Tupac Shakur released ‘The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory’ under the stage name Makaveli. Standout album tracks like “To Live and Die in L.A.,” “Hail Mary” and “Me and My Girlfriend” remain fan favorites even 30 years later.

Fresh off the release of his newest project, 'Virginia Creeper,’ Nettspend brings his walk to the runway for Kanye West's YEEZY SEASON 01 in Los Angeles.

Makaveli's 'The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory' celebrates 30 years. Tupac's first posthumous LP arrived Nov. 5, 1996, under his Makaveli alias. And while the project was released less than two months after Pac passed away, it was the last album he completed before he died.

Cynthia Erivo is set to portray Tupac Shakur's mother Afeni Shakur in the forthcoming Snoop Dogg biopic. Erivo brings more star power to the film, which is being produced by Snoop and '8 Mile' producer Brian Grazer, per The Hollywood Reporter.

The Paid In Full Foundation continues to make a difference in Hip-Hop by honoring legends like Rakim, Scarface, Kool G Rap and most recently, Kurtis Blow and The D.O.C.

On this day in 1997, JAŸ-Z released his sophomore album ‘In My Lifetime, Vol. 1.’ When Hov spoke on the album upon its release, he described it as a deeper dive in comparison to his now-classic debut LP.

If Hype Williams hadn’t already earned his place in Hip-Hop’s hall of fame before ‘Belly’ was released, he certainly did after the movie dropped. And nearly three decades after its release, the film, which starred DMX and Nas, keeps proving how influential it really is.

Wu-Tang Clan is bringing the ruckus to Detroit on Thanksgiving, thanks to Eminem. The Detroit Lions are set to host the Chicago Bears for their 87th Thanksgiving Day Classic, with Wu-Tang Clan slated to headline the halftime show, as selected by Slim Shady and Paul Rosenberg.

Pusha T is a champion for individuality in his latest Wall Street Journal interview. When asked how the music business’ has changed since his start more than 30 years ago, the Clipse MC shared his take.

Great rappers know that the strongest verses do more than simply rhyme words. Other literary devices can make the best bars hit. Alliteration is one of them.

What album could Ovrkast. listen to every day? Hear it from him in episode 3 of ‘On the Daily’ with @RapDaily where artists share the albums, songs, movies, and more that stay in heavy rotation.

Happy birthday to Prodigy. As one half of Mobb Deep alongside Havoc, Prodigy became one of Rap's most respected voices. Across albums like 'The Infamous, 'Hell on Earth' and 'Murda Muzik,' Mobb Deep contributed some of Hip-Hop's most classic tracks.

Playboi Carti’s “Magnolia” has earned the 8x Platinum certification by the RIAA. “Magnolia” arrived Apr. 14, 2014 on Carti’s self-titled debut. At the time, Carti had already built buzz with tracks like “Broke Boi,” before the hit record introduced many to a star in the making.