1998 was a watershed year for Hip Hop. Over a year after the death of two Hip Hop Icons, the genre forged tragedy into triumph with one of its most creative and successful years. Two rising stars created masterpieces (Jay-Z & Lauryn Hill) The south stepped up (Outkast, Juvenile, Master P), and a handful of newcomers brought grittiness and lyricism back to the game (DMX, Big Pun, NORE, Cam’ron, Canibus,)  

This week on The What? Mouse and Nyla answer which artist, album and song had the biggest impact in 1998. Featuring Journalist Shaheem Reid.

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