My first introduction to the term “ill” in the context of hip-hop was Run-DMC’s 1986 song “You Be Illin.” The meaning felt quite negative—the song recounts the mishaps of an individual who stumbles ...

Even if you did make it work, the proper way is with to be with the larger company,” Hopsin explained. “It would cause me to doubt myself and doubt my creative direction that I felt in my heart and ...

Marcus Jamal Hopson, known professionally as Hopsin, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer hailing from Panorama City, Los Angeles, California. Born on July 18, 1985, Hopsin gained ...