hiphophistory hashtag performance

1998 gave us some of the hardest hip-hop albums EVER. DMX, Jay-Z, OutKast, Big Pun & more! Who had the best album? Drop your pick below! #HipHopHistory #90sHipHop #RapDebate #DMX #JayZ #OutKast #BigPun #raplegends

Kendrick Lamar made history as the first rapper to receive a Pulitzer Prize! 🏆🔥 A true testament to his impact on music and culture. #KendrickLamar #PulitzerPrize #HipHopHistory #RoyalAuthority

“This category was introduced in 1989, and TWO women have won—THREE women have won! Lauryn Hill, Cardi B., and Doechii!" 🙌🏾 Doechii wins Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal at the 2025 #GRAMMYs 🏆🔥 #Doechii #BestRapAlbum #GRAMMYs2025 #CardiB #LaurynHill #HipHopHistory #alligatorbitesneverheal #tde

Y’all focused on the drama but missed the MESSAGE. Kendrick just changed the Super Bowl halftime show forever. 🇺🇸🔥 Was this mid or a genius move? Let’s talk. 👀👇🏾 #SuperBowl #KendrickLamar #HipHopHistory

I see it differently—I don’t think Kendrick cared about the reaction at all. The fact that he did it is what matters. Now, it’s cemented in history as a moment and a reference point for the biggest diss track of all time. #KendrickLamar #NotLikeUs #SuperBowlHalftime #HipHopHistory #RoyalAuthority #ViralMoments#greenscreen #greenscreenvideo

Art isn’t always meant to be understood by everyone—it’s meant to be felt. 🎭🎶 Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance was more than just a show; it was a statement, a reflection of history, and a moment of true artistic expression. Some won’t get it, and that’s okay. Real art speaks to those who are ready to listen. 👑🔥 #KendrickLamar #NotLikeUs #SuperBowlHalftime #MusicIsArt #HipHopHistory #RoyalAuthority #ViralMoments

#kendricklamar #SuperBowl #kendricklamarhalftimeshow #superbowlhalftimeshow #superbowlhalftime #unpacking #deepermeaning #hiddendetails #blacklivesmatter #performance #performer #performanceart #hiphop #hiphopartist #rap #rapper #rappers #hiphophistory #hiphopculture #blackhistory #kendricklamarconcert #kendricklamaredit #nfl #football #blackhistorytiktok #hiphoptok #rappersoftiktok #blackpeopletiktok #nfltiktok #nfltok

Flashback to 2013: Drake downplays Kendrick Lamar while giving major props to Kanye. Talk about a clip that didn’t age well! 😬🔥 #KendrickLamar #Drake #HipHopHistory #Throwback #RoyalAuthority

The West Side wave wasn’t just music; it was a movement. Do or Die, Psychodrama, Snypaz—and Traxster, who produced for almost everyone, built the sound that put Chicago on the map. 🎤🔥 #ChoppingBlock #WestSideSound #DoOrDie #HipHopHistory #OGVoices

I’ll be sharing bits and pieces of what Al B. Sure discussed about Diddy in the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy on Peacock. Watch the full video and don’t forget to follow! #Diddy #AlBSure #KimPorter #MakingOfABadBoy #Peacock #HipHopHistory #CelebrityNews #RoyalAuthority

Replying to @positive vibes #kendricklamar #SuperBowl #kendricklamarhalftimeshow #superbowlhalftimeshow #superbowlhalftime #unpacking #deepermeaning #hiddendetails #blacklivesmatter #performance #performer #performanceart #hiphop #hiphopartist #rap #rapper #rappers #hiphophistory #hiphopculture #blackhistory #kendricklamarconcert #kendricklamaredit #nfl #football #footballtiktok #footballtok #nfltiktok #nfltok #hiphoptiktok #hiphoptok #raptiktok #raptok

After the 2025 Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar now holds an impressive 22 Grammy wins, putting him just three awards away from becoming the most awarded rapper of all time. Right now, Jay-Z and Ye are tied at 24 Grammys each, meaning Kendrick needs just two more wins to tie and three to officially take the top spot. With his highly anticipated album GNX dropping after the Grammy submission deadline, there’s a strong chance he’ll secure even more nominations next year. Do y’all think Kendrick will surpass Ye & Jay-Z? 👀 #KendrickLamar #GrammyAwards #HipHopHistory #news #entertainment #trufactory

When the greats leave their mark. 🎤✍️ Shout out to: @paulwallbaby Mike Jones @Slim Thug @Djmichaelwatts #hiphophistory #signaturemoments #raproyalty #signedinstyle #htown #customembroidery #stitching #icons #paulwall #mikejones #djmichaelwatts #slimthug #stilltippin #houston #swishahouse #fofos #screwston #htx #astros #houstonbaseball #customjerseys

SUPPARAY14K & Funk Beasley Discover New York's Iconic Courts and Legends Join us as we explore the legendary basketball courts of New York that birthed streetball icons and influential rap artists. Dive into the culture and competition that make these courts legendary! #NewYorkBasketball #StreetballLegends #BasketballCulture #HipHopHistory #Nas #MobbDeep #Capone #NYCHoops #UrbanLegends #SportsAndMusic

Kendrick Lamar just shut down the halftime show with ‘Not Like Us’! 🔥🔥 #GOAT #HipHopHistory #KendrickLamar #NotLikeUs #HalftimeShow #HipHop #Legendary #RapGame #MusicMoment

How yall feel about them #BELLBOTTOMS ? SUPER-BOWL HALFTIME SHOW! #KendrickLamar 🔥 Performing Not Like Us—the diss track that shook the summer and had Drake’s team scrambling to get it blocked—was the ultimate mic drop moment. The energy, the message, the West Coast dominance… LEGENDARY. 👑🏆 #TheyTriedIt #jenleeionmagazine #NotLikeUs #HalftimeShow #SuperBowl #RapGame #HipHopHistory #TheyTriedToStopIt #WestCoastVibes #HipHopMoment #TheGOAT #PulitzerKenny #DrakeDiss #TDE #RealRap #fyp #LegendaryPerformance

THEY NOT LIKE US! Kendrick Lamar just went 5 for 5 at the #Grammys and is about to shut down the #SuperBowl stage!🏆🏟️👏🏾 He is proving once again why he’s in a league of his own! We are so ready!😭 📷: getty images #mrmoraleandthebigsteppers #cultureconfidencesoul #notlikeus #izzyandliv #kdot #blackmanmagic #celebrateus #blackexcellence #gnx #euphoria #hiphophistory

Still vibing to this classic! 🔒 ‘Locked Up’ by Akon dropped in 2004 and instantly became a street anthem. It also peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. You can’t put greatness behind bars. 🔥 #Akon #LockedUp #HipHopHistory

Replying to @takiyahburnett253 #kendricklamar #SuperBowl #kendricklamarhalftimeshow #superbowlhalftimeshow #superbowlhalftime #unpacking #deepermeaning #hiddendetails #blacklivesmatter #performance #performer #performanceart #hiphop #hiphopartist #rap #rapper #rappers #hiphophistory #hiphopculture #blackhistory #kendricklamarconcert #kendricklamaredit #nfl #football #hiphoptok #hiphoptiktok #raptiktok #raptok #footballtiktok #footballtok #nfltiktok #nfltok #musictok #musictiktok

Every time a hip hop artist touches a big stage, folks start crying about it being “disrespectful” or “divisive”... But let’s be real about it, Kendrick’s performance wasn’t the issue. The real problem is that some people still ain’t ready to accept that Black history IS American history. K Dot didn’t disrespect the country, he told a story. Our story. Black folks have been here, building, fighting, and shaping this country since day one, whether history books want to admit it or not. Some people just can’t handle seeing that truth in real time. The same folks mad at Kendrick are usually the ones cherry-picking history, loving freedom but forgetting who bled for it, hyping up resilience but dismissing the art that reflects it. Hip hop has always been about truth-telling, and truth makes people uncomfortable. So if his performance rubbed you the wrong way, maybe sit with that for a minute. The history Kendrick spoke to ain’t going anywhere, it’s just waiting on more people to finally acknowledge it. #KendrickLamar #HipHopHistory #SuperBowl #halftimeshow #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #TruthHurts #StorytellingThroughMusic #RespectTheCulture #HipHopMatters #BlackExcellence #AmericanHistory #UnapologeticallyBlack #ThePeoplesChamp #CulturalImpact #KnowYourHistory #MusicWithAMessage

It took a lot of concentration for this one! I did my best. Hope you enjoy this classic!😊 #fyp #fypシ #hillmantok #hiphophistory #rapmusic #rapmusicvideo #hiphopculture #rapbars #emcees #wordplay