1060 Hip Hop Uncut

A Tale of Two Titans: The Unforgettable Eminem and Benzino Beef In the world of hip-hop, rivalries are as much a part of the culture as turntables and rhyme schemes. They fuel creativity, push artists to new heights, and sometimes, they transcend the music itself, becoming a part of the genre’s history. Few feuds have been as impactful and long-lasting as the one between two of the early 2000s' most prominent figures: rapper Eminem and The Source magazine co-owner, Benzino. This wasn't just a clash of egos; it was a battle for respect, authenticity, and the very soul of hip-hop. How the Eminem and Benzino Beef Started: The Catalyst The origins of this iconic hip-hop rivalry can be traced back to the summer of 2002. At the time, Eminem was at the peak of his commercial power. His album, The Eminem Show, was a global phenomenon, critically acclaimed and commercially dominant. Meanwhile, Benzino, a rapper in his own right, was also the co-owner of The Source, a magazin...

50Cent finally joined the Diamond 💎club - His breakthrough single "In Da Club"  from his debut album "Get Rich or Die Tryin''  has now sold over 10,000,000 units 💿  "Get Rich or Die Tryin" is the debut studio album by American rapper 50 Cent. It was released on February 6, 2003, by Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. The album became a huge commercial success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide. It features hit singles like "In da Club," "P.I.M.P.," and "21 Questions," which helped propel 50 Cent to mainstream success. "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" is widely regarded as one of the best hip-hop albums of the 2000s and solidified 50 Cent's position as one of the most influential and successful rappers of his era. The marketing strategy for "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" played a crucial role in its success. Here are some key elements of the marke...

As Hip hop supergroups continue to excite Hip-Hop fans, it is hard to forget the importance of Slaughterhouse and its short-lived impact in the hip hop fraternity. A decade ago, the collective of some lyrical geniuses Royce 5’9, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, and Kxng Crooked was at work on their sophomore album and first on Shady Records, welcome to: Our House and corresponding mixtape On The House. Released in the summer of 2012, that album, executive produced by Shady records boss himself Eminem, would top the charts to reach no 2.. It was a very momentous affair for four top-tier lyricists who had been deemed industry outcasts at past points in their careers.  In the later 2010s, as Slaughterhouse began work on a third album, the crew disbanded. Joe Budden went solo and pivoted his career to a full-time media personality, whose views and opinions eventually clashed with fellow industry folks such as Eminem. Amid a Grammy-nominated solo album run, Royce put together anothe...

On Thursday (January 20), Pepsi released a trailer of the most highly anticipated performance featuring all the big guns in the rap scene.  The Call it is what it's called, the trailer opens with Eminem battling his Slim Shady alter-ego in the studio until he’s summoned by his boss, Dr. Dre, forcing him to hit the road and head to meet up with him. The three-minute clip is directed by the  2015 movie Straight Outta Compton director F. Gary Gray, who said in a statement, “Each time I collaborate with Dre, it seems to mark an important moment in entertainment history, from projects like Friday, Set It Off, Straight Outta Compton, to now the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show". Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation announced that Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13 2022. The five mega artists have combined 43 Grammy Awards and have created 22 No. 1 Billboard albums. For...