Michael Harris a.k.a Harry O

NYC - 2000. 50 cent is shot 9 times... but still he survives. Behind this murder attempt, a drug lord from Queens who makes up to $200,000 a day. Discover the story of a powerful man whose influence went way beyond his neighborhood...

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Maryland - 1989, a police patrol pulls a car over. Inside it, are 2 young men risking a 40-year prison sentence for some very nasty business. One of them is a young rapper called Shawn Carter, the other, Calvin Bacote, a big shot from Brooklyn who decides to take the blame for ...

The real story behind the origin of gangsta rap is difficult to discern. Between the bombastic rhetoric and imagery, the larger-than-life characters, and the subsequent success of many of the individuals, it is hard to know exactly what to believe. Ben Westhoff’s new book, Origi ...  Show more

As we get closer to our top 50 Gangster rap albums of all time with journalist Soren Baker MC Eiht breaks down why Rap music isn't selling and why artist have went to using publicity stunts to sell records. We also talk briefly on the Birdman vs Gillie situation.See omnystudio.co ...  Show more

In 1985, Greg Mack, a DJ working for Los Angeles radio station KDAY, played a song that sounded like nothing else on West Coast airwaves: Toddy Tee’s “The Batteram,” a hip hop track that reflected the experiences of a young man growing up in 1980s Compton. The song tells about th ...  Show more

Uncover the untold stories of Tupac Shakur's life, controversies, and rise to stardom. From arrests to legal battles, witness the turbulent journey that shaped the legendary rapper's legacy. Sponsor: Quince.com/CASUAL - for free shipping and 365-day returns on your order Learn ...  Show more