Hip-Hop celebrated the 25th anniversary of Nas's classic album, "Illmatic." His debut is regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Can we say the same about his career? Has Nas been able to match the success or acclaim of "Illmatic" in the last 25 years?

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The term GOAT (Greatest of All Time) is overused in both music and sports, but when could it apply? And how? We explore the label and put our case studies to the task.

William Carroll Smith II. AKA The Fresh Prince. AKA Will Smith. From West Philadelphia, born and raised. Grammy and Academy nominated. Grammy winner. Rapper. Actor. Mogul. Global superstar. GOAT?

Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd

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Part 2 covering Hip-Hop's relationship with professional sports, check out 022 for Part 1. This time, how does the music unite the rapper and the professional athlete? How do professional sports league look at and use the music? And which league has the most athletes in rap? Also, a funny story about Snoop Dogg's youth football league.

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Hip-Hop lost an artist and advocate, but mainstream media was convinced that rap is still violent and Black on Black crime is still unavoidable. We explore the origins of these racist tropes and celebrate the life and legacy of Nipsey Hu$$le.

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Hip-Hop's history with professional sports is as old as Hip-Hop itself. Pro athletes have wanted to be rappers. Rappers have wanted to be pro athletes. In this episode, the gang explores how the two industries make money together. Next week, the music.

Also, a tribute to Nipsey Hu$$le.

Guest: Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd

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Introducing the "Best Of" series, where companies, artists and music compete with each other (in our opinions). What do YOU think? Let us know!

What is the best rap label of all time? The rules: None of the big 3: Universal, Warner, Sony. The smaller labels on the big 3's rosters count... because they own them all. And no label that doesn't have a majority of rappers on its roster, ie Interscope and Fool's Gold. Let the games begin!

Guests: Miss Al Boogie, TW: twitter.com/missalboogie, IG: instagram.com/missalboogie

Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd

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Curious Cases are extensive & critical looks into people, crews & companies that are surrounded by lore & mystique. These are the best effort to unpack conjecture and form the most complete view of the case possible. Or die tryin'. Dame Dash was one of the founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, and credited with discovering and managing the talent of one of the most influential labels in rap history. He sold his stake in Roc-A-Fella to Def Jam in 2004 and his stake in Rocawear in 2005. And then what? Despite spats with the IRS and child support, Dame is regarded as one of the most brilliant minds and independent businessmen in Hip-Hop to this day.

Guests: Miss Al Boogie, TW: twitter.com/missalboogie, IG: instagram.com/missalboogie

Melton, IG: instagram.com/notmarinkd

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