Schoolly D and the RAM Squad, to Clockcleaner, Leather and Cop Problem, there’s no denying what the Sugar-N-Spice MCs said back in 1986: “Philly Is Bad.” But don’t forget the sugar, baby. Philly has a soft and sensitive side, too—Gamble & Huff and Hall...

"Just growing up in Pittsburgh and knowing different neighborhoods, having family there and just loving it, it's like no other place." As far as Pennsylvania goes, Philadelphia has churned out the most rap talent. From Schoolly D to Will Smith to...

Oh, look. PW cover boy/bestie Tone Trump is spreading the Philly rap gospel in Virginia. And he done went thorough on ‘em, dun, bringing out Philly Hip-hop Royalty Beanie Sigel and Freeway for surprise appearances which wowed the crowd. RUH!!!!!

Along with Freeway, Peedi Crakk, Oschino and Omillo Sparks, Chris was in Beanie Sigel’s State Property collective—the East Coast’s answer to gangster-rap squad NWA and, hyperbole aside, one of the best rap groups to ever pick up microphones. State...

From Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel to Rihanna and Kanye West, Hov has helped turn budding talent into musical stars. Still, let Jay-Z tell it and handling individual artists requires a special touch. Jigga actually compares his position as a label CEO...