The Notorious B.I.G.

Rap's biggest battles.

Though mixtapes reigned supreme in 2009, these LPs delivered just as much.

Dust off your Discman.

These rappers left the '90s with a bang.

"I'm clocking ya, Versace shades watching ya."

The legendary annual concert has been the setting for some of hip-hop's most notorious moments. We take a look back at 25 of the most jaw-dropping moments from Summer Jam.

J. Prince reportedly tried to warn Biggie to get out of L.A. weeks before his 1997 murder.

Seeing more plaques than your dentist!

Read Tupac Shakur's shocking liner notes from 'The Don Killuminati.'

Craig Mack helped build the foundation that Bad Boy Records still sits on today.

For the culture.

Check out how hip-hop made the pager a hot commodity.