https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/to-whom-it-may-concern-where-soul-meets-hip-hop monthly 0.5 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/c2a9d967-9ff6-48ec-b2fc-88276adeb29e/IMG_0566.jpeg Illest Articles - To Whom This May Concern: Where Soul Meets Hip-Hop - Jill Scott - To Whom It May Concern (2026) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/3881ebe7-051c-4857-bc2a-9fc365a77c3f/Jill+scott+pic.png Illest Articles - To Whom This May Concern: Where Soul Meets Hip-Hop - She speaks on societal standards, expectations from others — especially men — and not allowing those pressures to interfere with her truest self. Many of us can relate, and that’s where the music creates connection. “Ooh, I guess I wasn't the aesthetic. I guess I get it. So much pressure to appear just like them… I find it so pathetic, I know you gon’ regret it…” — Jill Scott, Pressha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/77277152-2793-4371-917a-bb73d0c08cb0/Jill+2.jfif Illest Articles - To Whom This May Concern: Where Soul Meets Hip-Hop - She uplifts us, reminding us not to let the voices or opinions of others deter us from our lives: “I doubled down on believin’ that the opinions of other people couldn't light my light, nor deter my sight… nor wrong my rights, nor guide my life… or delay my flight, I’m flying high now… Let the load lift, let the words shift, I ain’t here to live in fear or just plain ol’ exist… I’ma go head and be great, why not?” — Jill Scott, Be Great https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/261df45e-5992-4989-91f6-1fb3846f976c/jill+3.webp Illest Articles - To Whom This May Concern: Where Soul Meets Hip-Hop - And she reminds us not to repeat past mistakes: “You don’t think it could happen to you, anything’s possible. You learn from your mistakes, you try not to do the same dumb shit. I ain’t going, I ain't going backwards — reverse. Don’t do the same dumb shit…” — Jill Scott, Me 4 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/4315165d-6a0c-4794-bdb6-9c5101dfc867/Jill-Scott-Pressha.webp Illest Articles - To Whom This May Concern: Where Soul Meets Hip-Hop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/dynamic-duos-my-favorite-hip-hop-duos-then-amp-now monthly 0.5 2026-01-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/999a60b0-447f-4090-94f0-9afb05c4e4d9/IMG_7788.jpeg Illest Articles - Dynamic Duos: My Favorite Hip-Hop Duos Then & Now - Nas & AZ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/d3e24376-4ad0-4a17-bf63-8e6c1f15abee/IMG_7789.jpeg Illest Articles - Dynamic Duos: My Favorite Hip-Hop Duos Then & Now - OuKast - Big Boi & André 3000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/01e4dd17-4383-47b4-aecd-ce44e486e101/IMG_7790.jpeg Illest Articles - Dynamic Duos: My Favorite Hip-Hop Duos Then & Now - Clipse - Pusha T & Malice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/141093ab-9b92-4ad6-9d80-b5868e944323/IMG_7791.jpeg Illest Articles - Dynamic Duos: My Favorite Hip-Hop Duos Then & Now - Future & Metro Boomin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/6b2775d8-f34d-43c2-a84c-ee0b5ab20f50/IMG_7792.jpeg Illest Articles - Dynamic Duos: My Favorite Hip-Hop Duos Then & Now - Megan Thee Stallion & GloRilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/7bb7f8ea-2a98-4714-8cc4-c1c694066435/IMG_0176.jpeg Illest Articles - Dynamic Duos: My Favorite Hip-Hop Duos Then & Now - Kendrick Lamar & SZA https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/women-are-changing-the-game-the-importance-of-women-in-hip-hop monthly 0.5 2025-11-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/faca6277-85a3-48b1-aebd-4a40c7060cf4/IMG_7836.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/72ee7d47-240b-4fb1-917c-d493f1b1f4ec/IMG_7837.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Before we get into it, we have to recognize the real trailblazers who paved the way for women in Hip-Hop today. These women have inspired me in many ways growing up and even now as I’ve gotten older. They showed me there’s more to being a woman in a male dominated industry, you don’t have to be sexualized, you don’t have to dress a certain way to be heard, you CAN do it in this world, and you will be heard. Some of my personal favorites are MC Lyte, Roxxane Shante, Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Foxy Brown, Yo-Yo, just to name a few. These are the women who gave Hip-Hop that funk, that attitude, love, style, you name it. Their words were powerful and they deserve to have that recognition. These women, among others, have set the standard high for women in hip-hop. They broke down barriers, redefined femininity, and demanded respect in a male-dominated industry, and are STILL active within their careers and still making a difference within our generation of female rap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/f65c195f-9a17-4b94-aea8-9c0f5c02f958/IMG_7838.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop As the golden age of Hip-Hop transitioned, so did the artist. The women in mainstream started to form, and it was usually one at a time, and one of the biggest during this time and is still killing it in the game is Nicki Minaj. Nicki didn’t just dominate, she shifted the culture. She had a range of personality, the cadence, outstanding delivery, pure lyrical talent, just the whole package. Her image reminded the world that a woman could be hardcore, sexy, animated, smart, and still bar you up, all in the same verse. But she was often unfairly pitted against other women, as the industry tried to reduce female rap to a single seat at the table. The industry made it seem like all women couldn’t win — feeding competition instead of collaboration, and unfortunately, that energy still lingers today. We need more unity among women in rap. To lift each other up instead of playing into what the industry expects. There’s room for everybody at the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/3ea25a03-e73d-454c-9855-14990d09a8d8/IMG_7848.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Rapsody You’ve got powerful lyricists like Rapsody, who stays true to herself and never bends to industry standards. Her voice, flow, and message are unmatched. She’s proof you can be authentic and still shine bright. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/66bffeeb-0114-430b-9fb7-4b2285daf1c2/IMG_7840.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Tierra Whack Tierra Whack brings her own flavor too, with her witty wordplay and creative storytelling. She’s quirky, smooth, and versatile. Everything about her artistry feels fresh and freeing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/e003c6e5-71f3-448f-950a-d28de6774552/IMG_7841.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Doechii Doechii brings raw energy and animated wordplay to every track. Her style is unpredictable in the best way, a perfect balance of lyrical and fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/c71b92b0-f0be-4ac5-a7ef-286dff2d113f/IMG_7842.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Rico Nasty Rico Nasty gives that punk-rock, in-your-face edge that you can’t ignore. Her sound is loud, gritty, and confident. She brings that DMV energy and sound to the industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/6abf54b4-09f2-468e-8500-068b05318336/5533D2CA-28FE-4BB4-B0FC-BE74F431F222.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop Then there are artists who own their sexuality while still delivering bars and pure entertainment: my personal favorites such as Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Doja Cat, GloRilla, and many more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/46f202cc-dd94-4da8-999a-50fbb185038f/IMG_7850.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Latto I remember listening to Latto when she was a teen on The Rap Game and she has grown into one of the most confident voices in modern rap. She mixes bold bars with a southern flavor that screams authenticity. She’s versatile, polished, and has proven that her confidence isn’t arrogance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/57cd3788-bb8a-4c03-a1a0-c21e23a8348a/IMG_7851.jpeg Illest Articles - Women Are Changing The Game: The Importance of Women in Hip-Hop - Megan Thee Stallion Megan Thee Stallion continues to redefine what it means to be bold, sexy, and educated in the industry. She’s shown her lyrical strength while staying transparent about her struggles and growth. Megan also used her platform to advocate for mental health and women’s empowerment, proving she’s more than just a rapper, she brings awareness. https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/from-a-gift-amp-a-curse-to-a-new-chapter-gunnas-powerful-transformation monthly 0.5 2025-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/63ad85c5-76c5-4673-ad76-28f6aa9de6d8/IMG_7326.jpeg Illest Articles - From a Gift & a Curse to a New Chapter: Gunna’s Powerful Transformation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/12bf6ee9-9075-4aed-90cf-2113b248b9d9/IMG_7330.jpeg Illest Articles - From a Gift & a Curse to a New Chapter: Gunna’s Powerful Transformation - That next chapter was his album a Gift & a Curse. On it, he directly addressed the narratives surrounding him while reintroducing himself as the new man he was becoming—both to his fans and to the haters. With no features on the project, I think that speaks volumes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/11fca90d-fca3-464c-87d9-51e69fd70257/IMG_7328.jpeg Illest Articles - From a Gift & a Curse to a New Chapter: Gunna’s Powerful Transformation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/god-does-like-ugly-jids-boldest-chapter-yet monthly 0.5 2025-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/fec3cba7-909e-49f3-a72c-2e57ae208b3b/IMG_7094.jpeg Illest Articles - God Does Like Ugly: JID’s Boldest Chapter Yet - Make it stand out JID is an Atlanta rapper known for his sharp flow and clever wordplay, signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/67dbf1a7-cc8d-414a-b653-0630d8b728d3/IMG_7091.jpeg Illest Articles - God Does Like Ugly: JID’s Boldest Chapter Yet - The album is polished from start to finish. JID’s song choices, production, and features all hit— with legends like Clipse, Westside Gunn, Vince Staples, Ty Dolla $ign, Ciara, and more, sliding in seamlessly. The collaborations feel natural and add to the project’s strength. His delivery is unmatched: switching voices, flipping cadences, and repping ATL in his own raw way. You can tell he put thought into every detail throughout this album. I’ve been playing this album damn near every day because of how beautifully made it is. To me, it’s a masterpiece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/a740594d-f45a-4861-bcb2-f993c88bcd53/55CB8F38-7638-4F56-AC8B-FF2DE81DBDA0.jpeg Illest Articles - God Does Like Ugly: JID’s Boldest Chapter Yet - And he didn’t stop there. JID even gave fans a Preluxe and Alternative Edition with extra songs: Behold Knew Better (w/ Lil Yachty) Lisa (w/ 6LACK) Animals Pt. 1 (w/ Eminem) Sun (w/ Anycia) The dedication shows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/238b7a58-ca36-46ee-90ee-c74081e9913c/IMG_7095.jpeg Illest Articles - God Does Like Ugly: JID’s Boldest Chapter Yet - All in all, JID is one of the hottest rappers out right now. He’s already gearing up for the God Does Like Paradise Tour with Baby Kia, Swavay, Marco Plus, DC The Don, Niko Brim, and Kai Cash starting in October. Best believe I’m grabbing my tickets and I can’t wait to see where JID takes us next! https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/live-with-little-brother-the-curtain-call-experience monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/064e54fa-c539-4aed-9070-dead072384ec/IMG_6577.jpeg Illest Articles - Live with Little Brother: The Curtain Call Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/685855cc-441a-4cee-b497-710c65c55caf/IMG_6206.jpeg Illest Articles - Live with Little Brother: The Curtain Call Experience Little Brother performed at the Brooklyn Bowl near the Philadelphia Fillmore. The ambiance was dope—The venue was spacious, with food, drinks, merch, and bright lights. I was so proud to see the crowd fill up more and more as the minutes went by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/5f31f8bf-7819-4132-b7dd-1481f2fca914/IMG_7130.jpeg Illest Articles - Live with Little Brother: The Curtain Call Experience - After the show, Big Pooh came down to meet fans, sign autographs, and take pictures. This was huge for me, since it was my first time meeting him. My dad had met both Pooh and Phonte multiple times, especially Pooh, and they stayed connected over the years. My dad was deeply respected in Hip-Hop for his unwavering support of artists, especially in the underground scene—he always showed up, and people remembered him for that. When I met Pooh, I showed him a picture of him and my dad together at a past show in North Carolina. He was elated. I told him, “I just want to say thank you so much… for all that you guys do. Y’all’s music has been helping me through my grief…” and I broke down in tears. It was tears of joy and sadness—joy for meeting him, sadness for missing my dad, but grateful for the connection Hip-Hop gives me to him. Pooh gave me a big hug and thanked me for our support. I had a feeling that he knew of my dad’s passing but wasn’t sure until he confirmed it. When I posted the picture on my Instagram page, Pooh liked and reposted the picture writing: “Much love to you and your family. E 4eva!!!” my night was made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/c54928cd-0525-4a7b-982a-1b9f6e542e77/877AD8CD-8D74-49E4-A971-DD089F708AA3.jpeg Illest Articles - Live with Little Brother: The Curtain Call Experience - My dad with 9th Wonder (Producer and former group member, top left), Phonte (top right and bottom left), and Big Pooh (bottom right). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/3ec46204-2185-4d8e-8a24-aa3eb565563b/IMG_6578.jpeg Illest Articles - Live with Little Brother: The Curtain Call Experience - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/mic-wars-the-art-of-rap-beef monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/092ed920-2993-43d9-b86f-d3a4bdb2ef79/IMG_5997.jpeg Illest Articles - Mic Wars: The Art of Rap Beef Now this is one of the most well-known and historical beefs in hip-hop. The tension between Tupac and Biggie began after Tupac was shot and robbed in a New York recording studio. He believed Biggie had knowledge or involvement in the incident, which sparked their feud. Biggie’s track Who Shot Ya?—though allegedly recorded before the shooting—was released shortly after, fueling speculation that it was aimed at Tupac. Biggie and his team denied any connection, insisting the track was not a diss. Tupac, however, took it personally and responded with the infamous diss track Hit Em Up featuring the Outlawz, where he directly accused Biggie and others of the shooting and claimed to have slept with Biggie’s wife, Faith Evans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/465bcfba-eb23-4963-a5a3-ce9286a4c530/IMG_5998.jpeg Illest Articles - Mic Wars: The Art of Rap Beef The Jay-Z and Nas beef escalated when Nas reportedly missed a recording session for Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt album. I personally feel like there was probably miscommunication on some parts. Jay-Z dropped Takeover, which was a diss towards both Nas and Mobb Deep but particularly Nas, making known that he dominates the rap game and using his nickname “Hova" as a play on “Jehovah." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/e499cb78-9e44-48fd-8d63-aa1679a30b0c/IMG_5999.jpeg Illest Articles - Mic Wars: The Art of Rap Beef - This is one of my personal favorite beefs. Ice Cube left N.W.A in 1989 after feeling like he wasn’t getting his fair share in the group’s earnings. Cube was notably known for being the writer of the group and he wasn’t getting the recognition he deserved. He also clashed with their manager Jerry Heller. N.W.A responded with tracks like 100 Miles and Runnin and the interlude Message to B.A. on Niggaz4Life, comparing Cube to Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold was an army general and was widely considered a traitor for his actions in the American Revolutionary War. This meaning within itself was N.W.A. calling Ice Cube a traitor for leaving the group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/c62ed514-970a-40ac-9cd7-1e47eab47579/IMG_6002.jpeg Illest Articles - Mic Wars: The Art of Rap Beef - Remy Ma and Nicki Minaj had a long-running feud that simmered for years. In the early 2000s, Remy felt targeted by Nicki’s Dirty Money freestyle, believing certain lines were directed at her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/bf600e01-360b-485b-85d4-dcf928cd1fa0/IMG_6001.jpeg Illest Articles - Mic Wars: The Art of Rap Beef This is one of the most talked-about beefs of our generation—spanning from 2024 to now. The tension had been bubbling for years through subliminal jabs, but it exploded after Drake’s First Person Shooter, where he referred to himself, Kendrick, and J. Cole as the “Big Three.” Kendrick fired back on Like That from Future and Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You album https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/4eyzqkjaejygth8kbkru0pufvo50zb monthly 0.5 2025-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/dc1b448e-c66a-434c-8253-240fbd4c5751/IMG_5628.jpeg Illest Articles - She Only Needed One: Lauryn Hill’s Miseducation Changed Everything - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/9383e587-b63c-42f2-81a7-08089c2123e7/IMG_5627.jpeg Illest Articles - She Only Needed One: Lauryn Hill’s Miseducation Changed Everything - In 1999, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill earned her five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. That win made her the first Black woman in history to do so. That moment wasn’t just historic — it was revolutionary. She forced the music industry to finally recognize the power of a Black woman telling her story, her way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/4ece422a-1a5b-4810-895f-8c33d963aabd/IMG_5631.jpeg Illest Articles - She Only Needed One: Lauryn Hill’s Miseducation Changed Everything - And what makes her story even more powerful is that Miseducation came after her time with The Fugees, where she already proved she could out-rap the best of them. Her verse on Ready or Not, legendary. She was giving bars, harmony, and soul long before the solo debut. But Miseducation was different. It was personal. https://www.3rdworldillestrators.com/articles/elpj-the-embodiment-of-hip-hop monthly 0.5 2025-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/a18f666e-3634-4edf-aff2-6c45e83d08e2/IMG_5381.jpeg Illest Articles - E.L.P.J. : The Embodiment of Hip-Hop - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/58106b4c-85d3-44e3-b4ea-a2120ff6efcb/IMG_5382.jpeg Illest Articles - E.L.P.J. : The Embodiment of Hip-Hop - Hip-Hop runs in his DNA. At only five years old, he memorized KRS-One’s classic “I’m Still #1.” That track marked the beginning of a lifelong journey. “Six years later at the Howard Theatre, front and center, KRS entered then commenced to rock the crowd. 'Still #1' came on, and that song was the first I memorized when I was just five — it was so live.” — E.L.P.J., “Golden Child” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/2838403c-ad87-490f-9c71-bc1e15956baa/Visons+In+Blue.jpg Illest Articles - E.L.P.J. : The Embodiment of Hip-Hop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/17f68e00-13f9-444c-85ee-2c4cc03c3a0f/Verbal.jpg Illest Articles - E.L.P.J. : The Embodiment of Hip-Hop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/67265519-231c-4bdd-b0e7-c5fdca2f08cc/Can+I+Kick+It.jpg Illest Articles - E.L.P.J. : The Embodiment of Hip-Hop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6841d494e6f92a3cde8e5df9/22a4f1b1-54c2-4e21-bff6-246b0d79dcc8/IMG_5372.jpeg Illest Articles - E.L.P.J. : The Embodiment of Hip-Hop - So, what’s next for E.L.P.J.? You're in for a treat. He is currently working on a deeply personal new project — a 5-track EP honoring the life and legacy of his father. While full details are still under wraps, the project reflects on identity, legacy, and the power behind a name. “Currently, I’m working on a couple of different projects, but the main one I’m focusing on right now is a tribute to my father. I’ve been working on it since a year after he passed. It’s been developing—there’s so much going into it, and it’s taking me on a journey. In order to do it justice, I have to complete that journey. I can’t just slap it together. But that’s the main project I’m working on, in addition to a few others as well. 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