Mac Miller’s Watching Movies With The Sound Off just turned 10 years old on Sunday (June 18), and fans everywhere are celebrating the album’s highlights, impact, and its overall place in the Pittsburgh MC’s career. For many, this is the album that truly launched him into the mainstream of rap, with more versatile hits and clear growth from the early phases of his career. What’s more is that Mac shared its release date with Kanye West’s Yeezus and J. Cole’s Born Sinner. Moreover, it was quite the stacked release day, and Watching Movies still holds up against those bodies of work.
Furthermore, the album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 (interestingly enough, the aforementioned rap projects were 1 and 2). It sold 102K copies in its first week and, as of writing this article, is certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). On social media platforms like Twitter, fans have been reposting live performances, their favorite tracks (any “Matches fans out there?), and much more about Mac Miller and his 2013 album. With more posthumous releases to come, there will surely be much more Mac to celebrate in the future.
For example, Madlib recently revealed that he’s almost done with their mythical and highly anticipated project, Maclib. “Right now, I’m finishing up the Mac Miller album, Planet Asia album, Erykah Badu album, different stuff,” he told Sway. While he remarked that there were no plans to release the team-up in the months after his passing, he recently remarked that his family green-lit its arrival. Given just how much fans have been expressing excitement for it since news first broke of its potential existence in 2019, this is incredibly exciting news.
Meanwhile, other albums from the “Hand Me Downs” artist’s discography have seen quite a lot of spins since he tragically left us in 2018. His last album before that, Swimming, recently received double-platinum certification by the RIAA. But back to Watching Movies, what are your favorite tracks and moments from the album, or from that era of his career. Let us know in the comments down below and join us in celebrating a legend. For more news and the latest updates on Mac Miller, stick around on HNHH. Rest In Peace Mac Miller.
Despite his reputation once being that of a hardened gangster rapper, Snoop Dogg isn’t afraid of being perceived as a family man. On his Instagram earlier this week Snoop celebrated his 26th wedding anniversary. He posted some adorable pictures of himself and his wife together celebrating 26 years. “Happy anniversary. @bosslady_ent 26 years and still rollin” the caption reads. It was one in a series of posts he made celebrating the special day. The other posts included videos of Snoop singing to his wife at a party and the pair looking extra fancy at some kind of fancy affair.
Shortly before the videos were posted it was revealed that Snoop Dogg ultimately lost his bid to become the NHL’s first black owner. The rapper had been in a bidding war to try and buy the Ottawa Senators for months. He even resorted to posting some Instagram pics sporting Senators-themed drip. But ultimately the team was sold to a different bidding group for $1 billion.
Snoop Dogg also attracted some attention yesterday for pulling out of his 2023 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction. He became the second high-profile star to back out of the ceremony, following Sade. Both artists claim they backed out for “personal reasons” and that they intend to be honored as a part of the 2024 class instead. Post Malone was the other most notable name being honored in the ceremony. He chose to attend and receive the Hal David Starlight Award from the hall.
In the background of all this news, Snoop Dogg is reportedly working on a new album with Dr. Dre. The pair have teased the project for a while, most recently with an Instagram post. The post showed a picture of the two legends and longtime collaborators in the studio together. The album is reportedly going to be called Missionary though it doesn’t have any confirmed release date or singles yet. What do you think of Snoop’s tribute to his wife for their 26th anniversary? Let us know in the comment section below.
Unfortunately, Young Thug is currently locked up and hasn’t been able to produce music in a while. However, he could be dropping something in five days now as numerous artists have teased “BUSINESS IS BUSINESS.” No one knows whether or not this is a project or a song, however, people are excited regardless. That said, a lot of fans are feeling kind of nostalgic as it pertains to Thugger. That is why we have decided to celebrate the six-year anniversary of Beautiful Thugger Girls.
For those who may not know, this is Young Thug’s highly-beloved country album. Overall, many were shocked when Thug said that he would be dropping a country project. However, it did not disappoint. While we could have certainly highlighted the intro track “Family Don’t Matter,” that would have been boring. Instead, we have decided to bring you the penultimate track “For Y’all” which features Jacquees.
Young Thug Had A Hit With His Country Album
This is a ballad in a sense, however, it is also a celebratory track. There are some gorgeous horns that fill the room with sound. Moreover, Jacquees delivers a stunning vocal performance. Meanwhile, Young Thug does his thing as well. Throughout the song, both of these artists do a tremendous job of building chemistry. Additionally, you can’t help but feel as though this is the climax of the album, with the final song “Take Care” acting as the perfect denouement.
For many, this is actually Young Thug at his very best. Experimental yet oddly familiar. While he may have other projects that appeal solely to the rap crowd, this was a crossover album that deserves its respect. Tell us your favorite songs off of Beautiful Thugger Girls, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.
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Daft Punk broke the hearts of dance music fans everywhere when they announced their break-up as a duo. Last month, they dropped the 10th anniversary edition of their final album Random Access Memories. Accompanying the release is a series of documentary shorts highlighting how some of the album’s collaborations came to be. Episode 4 of the series was all about Pharrell who collaborated with Daft Punk on their smash hit “Get Lucky.”
In the video, Pharrell tells a series of stories about meeting the duo, who he refers to as “the robots.” They first met at a party thrown by Madonna where Pharrell expressed his interest in working with them. Pharrell meets them in Paris while they’re working on new material and expresses his love for Nile Rogers. Coincidentally, Daft Punk had already recruited Rogers to play on one of their songs. The track ultimately became a full collaboration between the four that resulted in the Grammy-winning mega-hit “Get Lucky.”
Pharrell Talks Working With Daft Punk
Back in February, Pharrell was announced as the head designer of Louis Vitton’s Men’s collection. He stepped into the role left by Virgil Abloh who passed away in 2021. Last month, the brand confirmed that the unveiling of his first collection as head designer would take place on June 10th. It will make its debut during the Louie Vitton show at Paris Fashion Week. It follows fashion collaborations Pharrell has made with Adidas in the past. He also created the streetwear brand Billionaire Boys Club with Nigo.
Pharrell is also rumored to be one of the producers working on Busta Rhymes’ new album. In an Instagram post made by Swizz Beats, the rapper claimed that a number of legendary producers were involved in his new project and cited Pharrell by name. Earlier this year Pharrell featured on the irresistible hip-house song “4EVA” from Amine and Kaytranada. The song served as the lead single for the pair’s joint album KAYTRAMINE which dropped last month. What do you think of Pharrell’s stories about meeting and recording with Daft Punk? Let us know in the comment section below.
June 8th, 2023 marks the 5th anniversary of Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s self-titled collaborative album, Kids See Ghosts. Released on June 8, 2018, via Def Jam, Wicked Awesome, and G.O.O.D. Music, Kids See Ghosts was the third release from Kanye’s infamous 2018 “Wyoming Sessions.” Earlier that year, he recorded a series of 7-track albums at his ranch in Jackson Hole. Pusha T’s now-classic DAYTONA launched the campaign, followed by West’s Ye album. A week later Kids See Ghosts arrived in its entirety. Nas’s NASIR and Teyana Taylor’s KTSE preceded KSG and each of these projects was primarily produced by Kanye West, along with additional co-producers.
Kids See Ghosts contains features Pusha T, Ty Dolla $ign, and Yasiin Bey. Upon release, it was one of the most acclaimed albums from those Wyoming sessions. Although their first collaborative album, the working relationship between Kanye West and Kid Cudi created defining moments in hip-hop. Still, the two had a number of fallouts before joining forces as Kids See Ghosts. Here is a look back at the album for its anniversary.
Before Kids See Ghosts came out in 2018, Kanye West and Kid Cudi had developed a close working relationship. From 2008-2013, Kid Cudi was one of the flagship artists signed to West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, releasing his first three albums on the imprint. He was also the only artist on the G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer compilation to have his own solo track. Still, Cudi left an indelible imprint on Ye’s catalog, from 808s & Heartbreak and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy to Yeezus, and The Life Of Pablo. Of course, Ye helped introduce Kid Cudi to the world, having heavily contributed to Kid Cudi’s first two studio albums, Man On The Moon: The End Of Day and 2010’s Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. Eventually, Cudi left G.O.O.D Music in 2013.
Kanye West and Kid Cudi have clearly influenced each other and brought the best out of each other on a track, which is what made Kids See Ghosts such a successful effort. Following 2015’s Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1, the two had publicly exchanged jabs before making up. Kids See Ghosts was an artistic triumph following the lukewarm reception to Kanye’s previous album and his pro-Trump rhetoric. The reconciliation between close collaborators is also what made the album so exciting. At 7 short songs and a 24-minute runtime, the album lived up to high expectations.
The song “4th Dimension” contains a sample of Shirley Ann Lee saying that “you only want two and a half minutes” or “three minutes max” for a good song. Kanye West approached every 2018 project with this idea. Kids See Ghosts still manages to deliver enough quality music to make a strong impact with a short runtime.
The album featured Kanye’s best rapping out of the five Wyoming releases, easily surpassing Ye which was widely considered a disappointment by many. However, there are many similar sonic themes across the project. “Freeee,” for example, is a sequel to “Ghost Town” and certainly outshines its predecessor with the help of Ty Dolla $ign. However, compared to Ye, Kanye’s significantly more clever and focused. Similarly, Kid Cudi also sounds just as revitalized on this project. He sounded healed and confident, especially in emotional songs like “Reborn” and “Cudi Montage.”
Kids See Ghosts is unpredictable in its sound and approach, as evidenced by the explosive “Feel The Love,” “4th Dimension,” which flips a Christmas song, and the Kurt Cobain-sampling “Cudi Montage” — immediate highlights from the project.
A Standalone Classic
INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: Kanye West and Kid Cudi perform during 2019 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 20, 2019 in Indio, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Coachella)
Much like their previous collaborations, the two brought the best out of each other. The production of Kids See Ghosts is eclectic and layered, drawing psychedelic influences and flipping obscure samples. However, they only delivered one rare performance of their album together at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival in 2018. Unfortunately, four years later, they fell out once again. In 2022, Kanye West took issue with Kid Cudi’s friendship with Pete Davidson, who was dating Kim Kardashian amid her divorce from Ye.
Kanye West and Kid Cudi’s supposed final collaboration was on Pusha T’s “Rock N Roll” from 2022, which was recorded prior to their disagreements. Kid Cudi specified that he and Kanye would not work together in the future. Because of that, Kids See Ghosts stands on its own as a landmark collaboration for hip-hop in the 2010s. Five years later, the album sounds fresh as ever and its quality has not been matched by albums from Kanye and Cudi since.
This year marks 23 years since the release of Eminem’s iconic album, The Marshall Mathers LP. The album was Eminem’s third studio album and was released on May 23, 2000, via Aftermath and Interscope. Dr. Dre executive produced the project, producing most of the album’s tracklist alongside Mel-Man, F.B.T., and Eminem himself. The Detroit icon is undoubtedly one of the most impactful hip hop artists ever. The Marshall Mathers LP featured artists including Dido, RBX, Sticky Fingaz, D12, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, and Nate Dogg. Eminem is held in high regard, widely considered among the greatest rappers ever. The Marshall Mathers LP is considered by many to be Eminem’s best album. It is one of hip hop’s most influential and definitive classics. We look back on the impact of The Marshall Mathers LP for its 23rd anniversary.
One Of Hip Hop’s Most Polarizing Albums
The Marshall Mathers LP brought listeners further into Eminem’s world that he created with The Slim Shady LP in 1999. The album builds on the lyrical content of The Slim Shady LP.He addresses relationships with his mother and ex-wife, drug use, and his place in hip hop, among other topics. Eminem provided a unique perspective that hip hop had not seen before, resulting in one of the genre’s most polarizing albums. The Marshall Mathers LP completely leaned into the controversial figure that Eminem had based the Slim Shady character around.
The album’s lyrics were quite controversial, appalling listeners with violence, misogyny, and homophobia. The album led to further discourse over hip hop’s relationship with censorship and the effect of explicit lyrics on children. Songs like “Kill You,” “Who Knew,” “Criminal,” and “The Way I Am” were very contentious yet still very successful. Though the language was quite harsh and offended many, Eminem stunned listeners with his technical ability as a rapper, displaying some of the most impressive flows and complex rhyme schemes. The emotion and humor of the album were also highly compelling. He even stirred up controversy when dissing other white pop stars on the album, like Britney Spears and *NSYNC.
The Marshall Mathers LP was critically acclaimed upon its release and has garnered even more praise in the years that followed. The album completely eclipsed The Slim Shady LP regarding quality, acclaim, and success. Despite its success, it was still widely condemned by religious and political organizations.
Eminem As A Cultural Icon
The shock value and the quality of the music on The Marshall Mathers LP cemented Eminem’s status as a rap superstar. He became one of the most prominent and recognizable artists at the time. The album won over both hip hop purists and casual fans outside of different age groups and demographics. The album’s broad reach sold over a million copies in its first week. The Marshall Mathers LP went No. 1 and spent multiple weeks at the top of the Billboard charts. It still remains one of the fastest-selling albums and best-selling albums of all time. The album took home the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2001. Eminem became a superstar and cultural phenomenon as a direct result of the success of The Marshall Mathers LP.
The Impact Of The Marshall Mathers LP
Twenty-three years later, Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP is still one of the most recognizable hip hop albums ever and contains some of hip hop’s most iconic songs. One of these legendary tracks is the captivating “Stan.” The single is about a troubled and obsessed fan who writes to him in an attempt to connect, which takes a surprising turn. “Stan” was its very own experience within the album and is one of Eminem’s most classic songs. It was impactful to the point where “Stan” is now a term in the dictionary. Moments like this song speak to the album’s legacy. The Marshall Mathers LP influenced many of hip hop’s future greats, inspiring the likes of Odd Future, Logic, Kendrick Lamar, and many more.
In 2013, Eminem released his 8th studio album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, 13 years after the original. The album included a sequel to “Stan,” titled “Bad Guy.” Though it had multiple hit singles, The Marshall Mathers LP 2 was nowhere near its predecessor’s acclaim level. The Marshall Mathers LP remains Eminem’s biggest and highest-rated album. It is widely considered his best album, though one can argue that The Eminem Show and Recovery are better. The Marshall Mathers LP defined an era for hip hop and Eminem’s career—making him one of the biggest rappers ever. This album cemented Eminem’s GOAT status, and he has “always been chasing it” in terms of success and creativity.
Slick Rick’s influence on hip-hop goes unnoticed by the majority of hip-hop fans in the present day. However, most 90s icons will credit the London-born MC for his impact. Rapper Slick Rick has been sampled across the board, from Beyonce to MF DOOM. Even Snoop Dogg’s “La Di Da Di” off of Doggystyle directly draws inspiration from Dougie E. Fresh and Slick Rick’s iconic “Lodi Dodi.” Nowadays, Slick Rick sits in the hall of fame of East Coast MCs. We’re reflecting on what is arguably his greatest album to date, The Art of Storytelling.
By the time Slick Rick was 18 years old, he was already making waves in the hip-hop industry. He joined Doug E. Fresh’s Get Fresh Crew under the stage name MC Ricky D. The Roots’ Questlove told Rolling Stone, “Point blank: Slick Rick’s voice was the most beautiful thing to happen to hip-hop culture. Rick is full of punchlines, wit, melody, cool cadence, confidence, and style. He is the blueprint.” His early success culminated with his signing to Def Jam Records in 1986, becoming only the third artist who inked a deal with the label.
Slick Rick’s The Art of Storytelling Revived His Career
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–MAY 15: Rapper Slick Rick (aka Richard Martin Lloyd Walters) and his mother appear in a photo shoot taken on May 15, 1991 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
Just over a decade after his debut album The Great Adventures of Slick Rick, the then 34-year-old was in utter need of a career revival. Subsequent projects in the forms of The Ruler’s Back and Behind Bars didn’t achieve the success of Rick’s debut. However, The Ruler was still able to solidify his own sonic lane by the time his fourth studio album rolled around. He made his debut in the late 80s, just as hip-hop began gaining commercial steam. However, as the 90s rolled around, and a new generation of rappers who he influenced emerged, legal issues and other hurdles had him in and out of the public eye throughout the peak of his relevance.
With The Art of Storytelling being Slick Rick’s final album, his overarching vision was to create a record that was timeless. Upon its release, the project reached No.8 on the Billboard 200 and No.1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart. As implied by the album’s name, Slick Rick had garnered a reputation for his iconic pen. Known for tracks that were almost too personal, if such a thing exists, the focus of The Art of Storytelling is on uncompromising honesty. Rather than the grandiosity of many of his contemporaries, Rick was writing verses existing in the weeds of reality.
Slick Rick during The 4th Annual Jammy Awards – Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)
In particular, the project’s crown jewel would become the Outkast-aided “Street Talkin’.” More specifically, Big Boi shines on what would become one of the most commercially successful cuts in Slick Rick’s discography. The Art of Storytelling also featured Nas, Raekwon, and Snoop Dogg. The star-studded feature list was an obvious testament to how much respect Rick had garnered in the music industry. He assumes a variety of personas to parallel his precarious state of mind throughout The Ary of Storytelling. His morality tales surrounding poverty brought to life the stories of his upbringing. Slick Rick told The Guardian, “I think what I brought to hip-hop was a visual, storybook-type of a style, like reading a children’s book, but in rap form.”
However, the influence of The Art of Storytelling goes beyond its in-depth lyricism. The project’s soundscapes set the DNA for many of hip-hop’s sonic tropes going forward. The Chipmunk-soul induced “Frozen” blatantly wears a Kanye West The College Dropout era hat. Tracks such as “Me & Nas Bring It To Your Hardest” or “I Own America” are engaging boom-bap outings, mirroring the style that Rick grew up around. In addition, the emphasis on the drum pacing feels prototypical of future tracks from groups such as The Neptunes. With much of the album being sampled and referenced throughout future generations, The Art of Storytelling’s influence travels far beyond its numbers.
Slick Rick Spent Five Years in Prison
HOLLYWOOD – JUNE 29: Rap legend Slick Rick poses backstage at the 2004 Black Entertainment Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on June 29, 2004 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Leading up to The Art of Storytelling, Slick Rick had been through the wringer. Back in 1990, Slick Rick was convicted of attempted murder in the second degree in 1991. He was sentenced to three-and-a-third-to-ten years in prison. Rick ultimately served five years and twelve days behind bars. The story began with Slick Rick’s mother hiring his first cousin, Mark Plummer, as his bodyguard. However, Plummer would allegedly begin attempting to extort money from the artist while threatening Rick and his mother. The conflict led to Slick Rick firing four shots at Plummer after finding bullet holes in his front door, with one hitting Plummer and another hitting a passerby. While neither were seriously injured, the incident permanently altered Rick’s career.
Slick Rick’s time in prison gave him a fresh mindset heading into The Art of Storytelling. He told The Guardian, “But you learn from your mistakes; what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. You learn from your prison time, your bad and good situations. It’s like the story of Van Gogh with the ear-cutting-off: it depends on how you look at something.” The primary reason for Rick’s struggling second and third albums was that he was forced to create them in brief moments on bail. The time constraints forced him to rush the project. With The Art of Storytelling, Slick Rick was able to approach the album with a sense of purpose and reflection for the first time in a decade. The result? A generation-defining album for hip-hop.
This year marks the 21st anniversary of Cam’ron’s third album, Come Home With Me. The album was released on May 14, 2002. Though it was not his first successful album, Come Home With Me is easily Cam’ron’s most monumental album in terms of rapping, production, and success. The album signified an era not only for Cam’ron and The Diplomats but for hip hop in the 2000s. More specifically, New York Street Rap was on top at the time. Cam’ron’s third album is full of classic songs that have stood the test of time. Here is a look back at the album for its anniversary.
A Prime Era For Street Rap
Cam’ron’s first two albums, Confessions of Fire and S.D.E. were released through Epic Records. Cam’s third album, on the other hand, was released through Def Jam, JAY-Z’s Roc–A–Fella Records, and Cam’ron’s own Diplomat Records. The album being released under another major label that was closely associated with hip hop, as well as his own imprint and partnership with JAY-Z was the recipe for a classic. In the early 2000s, Def Jam had been in one of its most prominent runs, releasing high-profile albums from the likes of Ludacris, DMX, Ja Rule, and Ashanti. Come Home With Me was yet another prolific release in Def Jam’s arsenal, especially in a slew of many New York rap releases. Come Home With Me was also crucial for the development of Roc-A-Fella Records.
Until Cam’ron’s third album, Roc-A-Fella had only released albums from JAY-Z and the other artists on the label. They had not yet partnered with pre-established artists. Come Home With Me helped build the careers of Cam’ron and Dipset and Roc-A-Fella and JAY-Z’s business careers. After Come Home With Me, Roc-A-Fella was an unstoppable force in hip hop and grew to even larger heights once they expanded beyond their own group.
Come Home With Me Helped Put Dipset On
Cam’ron’s first album, Confessions of Fire did not feature any features from Dipset members. His second album, S.D.E. consisted of six Dipset features. The third album featured ten looks from Dipset members. The album’s most popular songs featured Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Freekey Zeekey, or a combination of different Dipset members.
Come Home With Me helped build The Diplomats as a group and brand. The album laid the foundation for Dipset’s takeover of hip hop in the 2000s. The momentum started by this album catapulted them to the top, with their Diplomatic Immunity album being released the following year, going down as one of hip hop’s best double albums. Come Home With Me helped introduce the hit-making power of Cam’ron and The Diplomats, leading to many classic records.
Classics On Classics
Come Home With Me consists of most of Cam’ron’s best and classic songs. The historic third album starts with an intro from DJ Kay Slay, an essential stamp of approval during Slay’s run as one of hip hop’s most well-respected DJs. Most notably, the album features songs like “Oh Boy” and “Hey Ma,” certified hip hop classics.
“Oh Boy” is one of Cam’ron’s biggest hits, featuring a bouncy yet soulful instrumental from Just Blaze. The megaproducer was creating nonstop classic songs at the time. Cam’ron cleverly incorporates the vocal sample of Rose Royce’s “I’m Going Down” into his verses, making different uses for the word “boy.” That same year, Mariah Carey remixed “Oh Boy” for a song called “Boy (I Need You).” Another major hit on Come Home With Me that was even bigger than “Oh Boy” was the irresistible “Hey Ma.” Even more than “Oh Boy,” “Hey Ma” appealed to a broad audience, which is one of the main reasons it is still Cam’ron’s biggest song.
On top of the hit records, Come Home With Me was the epitome of the state of New York hip hop at the time. The production was polished but consisted of rugged street raps and inspirational success stories. Cam, alongside Daz Dillinger, spits over 2Pac’s “Ambitionz Az A Ridah” on “Live My Life.” The album’s title track is a career highlight for Cam’ron, Juelz Santana, and Jim Jones as the three spit their best verses. The song’s cinematic production and vivid imagery in the verses make for one of the album’s best tracks. Songs like “I Just Wanna” and “Boy Boy” consist of anthemic production and energetic verses. Dipset’s Roc-A-Fella connection is evident as JAY-Z joins Cam’ron and Juelz Santana for the Just Blaze-produced “Welcome To New York City.” Also, Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel spit hard verses for “The Roc.”
Cam’ron’s Biggest Album To Date
Cam’ron’s third album remains his biggest album to date, with its hit songs performing well on charts and achieving certifications from the RIAA. Come Home With Me sold 226,000 copies during its first week, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Furthermore, the album soared to No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. By the end of the year, the album achieved Platinum status. The album was also certified silver in the UK and performed well in Canada. “Hey Ma,” still Cam’ron’s biggest single, was certified Platinum in 2018.
Papoose and Remy Ma celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary over the weekend. Papoose reflected on the milestone in a post on Instagram while sharing pictures of the two of them from over the years. He also shared several pics of them celebrating the day on his Instagram Story.
“Happy ‘FIFTEENTH YEAR’ year wedding anniversary to my beautiful, smart, wife!!” Papoose wrote. “Woww We’ve laughed together, cried together, lost together, won together. Through it all we stayed ‘TOGETHER.’ Togetherness/unity is powerful! She’s the best wife a man could ask for. Make sure y’all wish her well. God is the greatest!! #15 #blacklove.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Papoose and Remy Ma attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
Papoose and Remy Ma first met after being introduced by a mutual friend, DJ Kay Slay, at an industry event in New York City back in 2004. They married four years later while Remy was incarcerated for assault, illegal weapon possession, and attempted coercion. The charges stemmed from a shooting in 2007.
After Ma’s release, the two celebrated their love with a televised wedding ceremony. Remy Ma described the experience as “the best day of my life.” The event appeared on Love & Hip Hop. Remy has one child from a previous relationship while Papoose has three kids of his own. Together, they welcomed their first child, Reminisce, in 2018. Check out Papoose’s anniversary post below.
Papoose recently appeared on the debut episode of CassiusLife and MadamNoire’s new video series Listen To Black Men, during which he discussed his and Remy Ma’s relationship. “When you get married, you take wedding vows,” the Brooklyn rapper said. “He has to honor his queen. If she disagrees with something, he has to take her perspective into consideration going forward. He can’t just totally disregard her point of view.” He concluded: “Happy wife, happy life.”
