Posts Tagged ‘homage’
Eazy E’s children reflect on the late gangsta rapper’s legacy
Eazy E’s son, rapper Lil Eazy E, and his daughter, Erica Wright, spoke about their father and his legacy. Lil Eazy dismissed the idea that artists pay appropriate tribute to the gangsta rap godfather.
Read MoreRick Ross defends his Biggie tribute, ‘Nobody’
Rick Ross has made his love for 90s hip-hop apparent throughout his career. His latest album, Mastermind, features a tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G. called “Nobody.” While some have balked at Rozay’s Biggie-isms–to the point where they have criticized him for ripping off B.I.G.’s persona–Ross has always maintained that this is his way of paying homage to one of the greats of hip-hop history.
Read MoreJ. Cole pays tribute to Nas at the VIBE Impact Awards
Roc Nation rapper J. Cole may be affiliated with superstar Jay Z, but he’s also made it known that he’s a longtime fan of his boss’ former rival, Nas. Cole re-established his admiration for the famed Queensbridge rhymer this weekend at the 2014 VIBE Impact Awards, where Cole explained how much Nas has meant to him as an artist and as a fan.
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