JAY-Z assembled his planned retirement album as a tour through different versions of himself. Also on November 14, Boosie Badazz – born in baton rouge (1982). <p>The post November 14 in Rap History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
The documented final hours of Chicago drill pioneer Lil Mister, his No Lackin legacy, and the March 2019 killing of Antwon Fields. <p>The post The Final Hours of Lil Mister: No Lackin, Chicago Drill and the 2019 Killing of Antwon Fields first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Offset has released his 18-track GMFU album with Quavo, Gunna and Don Toliver, revisiting a difficult year and a delayed rollout. <p>The post Offset Releases ‘GMFU’ Album With Quavo, Gunna and Don Toliver first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Hakeem “HK” Murray was killed near Parkway Gardens on Nov. 24, 2017, nine months after his brother T.Roy. Raptology separates the documented facts from the internet mythology surrounding his death and legacy. <p>The post The Final Hours of HK From O’Block: T.Roy’s Brother and the Story Behind His 2017 Death first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Eminem joins IDK on “Welcome,” a new single credited to late Detroit producer J Dilla. The song arrived Nov. 13 through Shady/Interscope. <p>The post Eminem Joins IDK on New J Dilla-Produced Single ‘Welcome’ first appeared on Raptology.</p>
November 13 marks the loss of Wu-Tang founding member Ol’ Dirty Bastard in 2004 and the arrival of Logic’s The Incredible True Story in 2015. <p>The post November 13 in Rap History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Young Thug, Birdman and their labels have been dismissed from a civil lawsuit over Lil Wayne's 2015 tour bus shooting. The driver plans to appeal. <p>The post Young Thug, Birdman Dismissed From Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Lawsuit first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Before O’Block became one of the most famous place names in drill music, it was a memorial to Odee Perry. Raptology examines his 2011 killing, the facts behind the case, the rise of O’Block and the legacy carried through Chief Keef and King Von. <p>The post The Final Hours of Odee Perry: The Killing That Gave O’Block Its Name first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Lil' Kim is scheduled to light the Empire State Building on Nov. 12 as her debut album Hard Core turns 30, ahead of two Brooklyn orchestral concerts. <p>The post Lil’ Kim to Light Empire State Building as Hard Core Turns 30 first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Drake leads iHeartRadio's 2026 hip-hop artist rankings, while Gunna's “wgft” tops the company's hip-hop songs list. <p>The post Drake Tops iHeartRadio’s 2026 Hip-Hop Rankings as Gunna Leads Songs List first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Eminem released Infinite in 1996, and Missy Elliott released Under Construction in 2002. Revisit both albums and the sounds behind them. <p>The post November 12 in Rap History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
A deeply reported look at Takeoff’s final hours in Houston, the last chapter of his Unc & Phew run with Quavo, the shooting that killed him, the murder case, and the Migos rapper’s lasting legacy. <p>The post The Final Hours of Takeoff: What Happened the Night the Migos Rapper Was Killed in Houston first appeared on Raptology.</p>
A Tribe Called Quest deliver their final album in 2016, and Nas and Hit-Boy close out the King’s Disease trilogy in 2022. <p>The post November 11 in Rap History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
A subjective, criteria-based ranking of hip-hop’s most influential producers, from Dr. Dre and RZA to DJ Premier, Timbaland, Kanye West, and more. <p>The post Top 10 Best Hip-Hop Producers of All Time first appeared on Raptology.</p>
Wu-Tang Clan turned a Staten Island collective into a national rap presence. Also on November 9, A Tribe Called Quest – midnight marauders (1993). <p>The post November 9 in Rap History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
GZA’s Wu-Tang solo landmark made precision sound ominous. Also on November 7, Jungle Brothers – done by the forces of nature (1989). <p>The post November 7 in Rap History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
From his Jadakiss-assisted street records to his latest 2026 releases, the Brooklyn rapper continues building a catalog rooted in New York hip-hop, independence and longevity. Brooklyn rapper RRose RRome has spent years making his presence felt in New York’s independent hip-hop circuit, building relationships with respected artists while maintaining control of his own career. His <p>The post RRose RRome Extends His Brooklyn Legacy With Max B Collaboration “ALL YEAR” and a Renewed Independent Push first appeared on Raptology.</p>
OutKast released Stankonia and JAY-Z released The Dynasty: Roc La Familia on October 31, 2000. <p>The post October 31 in Rap History first appeared on Raptology.</p>
For Earl Adamant Allen, the issues addressed in his music are not abstract. As a crisis worker serving Chicago’s South Side, he encounters the pressures facing individuals and families firsthand. On his new single, “Lead the Way,” the rapper draws on those experiences to call for sustained investment in the next generation. Released October 23, <p>The post ‘Earl Adamant Allen’ Calls for Lasting Community Change on New Single “Lead the Way” first appeared on Raptology.</p>
The artist and creator Dariel Martinez discusses a 2018 car crash, the freedom of improvisation and the ongoing story he is building through music and video. For Zenitram, a freestyle is more than a test of lyrical reflexes. It is a way of making sense of memories that he spent years struggling to understand. Behind <p>The post Artist Interview: Zenitram on His Near-DeathExperience, Freestyle Rap and the Vision BehindZeniTV first appeared on Raptology.</p>
