By sampling and referencing 90s classics, Kendrick situates himself as a torchbearer for hip-hop’s legacy, drawing inspiration from icons like Tupac, Biggie, Nas, and SWV.

Considering the samples that form the bedrock of ‘90s hip-hop, these aims aren’t as far off as they might seem. Robinson wound up curating something right in the middle.

The Rock the Bells Festival, presented LL Cool J showcased some of the genre’s best from the 1980s and 1990s at Prudential Center in Newark.

In the ’90s, Hip-Hop music really began to take over the music industry, even though it was still dismissed by some older generations as “noise” and “not real music.” However, not everyone in the ...

Hip-hop has been around for 50 years. Although the genre was first formed in New York, it has expanded tremendously worldwide. In the early '90s, rappers from the East and West Coasts were getting ...

Ground-Breaking ‘90s Hip-Hop Jazz Act Resurfaces After Shocking Health Crisis first appeared on Parade on May 31, 2025. This story was originally reported by Parade on May 31, 2025, where it ...