Outkast

2003 was a good year.

He can dig it.

Ain't nobody dope as Big Boi.

Examining the enduring legacies of 'Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life', 'Aquemini' and 'The Love Movement'.

On this day in 1998, seminal albums from OutKast, Black Star, A Tribe Called Quest, Brand Nubian and Jay-Z all hit stores at the same time.

OutKast's sound was futuristic in scope but grounded in the realities of the streets of Atlanta, a mixture that was potent and fresh, nostalgic and piercing.

Today's hip-hop history includes one of the greatest tv comedies, a rapper turned preacher's birthday, and Kelis' 'Milkshake."

Hip-hop and R&B have come a long way on MTV. We're looking back at 25 of the best performances on the MTV VMAs.

The classic 1972 track has been sampled over 100 times, we've pulled the best throwback hip-hop and R&B jams for this list.

How many hip-hop collectives can you say started a movement that's still being followed 30 years later?

For 20 plus years, Big's been consistent, lyrically remaining true to his brand of street savvy, futuristic realism.

Andre 3000 just might have the best guest spots in rap history.