Whether it's been over a decade since they released their first album or just a few years ago, these ladies and gentlemen have made quite the transformation. Check out What Rappers and Singers Looked Like When They Released Their First Albums.
Memorable fails from Snoop Dogg, Ghostface Killah, Da Brat, Grandmaster Flash, Fabolous, Ice-T, Diddy and Foxy Brown, among others, prove good music isn't enough to steer clear of the fashion police. Check out 30 Awkward Style Moments in Hip-Hop.
Meek Mill didn't run the summer like he did last year, but if 'Levels' is any indicator, it's very possible 'Dreamchasers 3' may have a few bangers for the fall. 'I Be On That' is the latest song from the upcoming project. Nicki Minaj and Fabolous come along for the ride while French Montana is on hook duty.
Who do you think put out the best Hip Hop of 2011. Here are some of the high level heads of the game talking about who they thought had the best showings of the year.