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Instagram Gallery: Vintage Rap Pics

The Golden Age of hip-hop was one of the most distinguished periods in music history. The esteemed era birthed countless now-classic songs, albums, and still drives fashion trends to this day. Memories of hip-hop’s Golden Age will forever live in the hearts of those who lived through it, while those who didn’t look back nonetheless, in longing of what they never got to experience first-hand.

Lyrical rap was at its height, music was being pushed out at a level of quality and innovation that had never been seen before, and black culture as a whole was absolutely thriving. So go ahead and sit back, relax, and crank up the “California Love” while you browse through these nostalgic Instagram posts most reminiscent of the cherished period. 


Monica & Brandy Before Verzuz

The “The Boy Is Mine” singers have a notoriously feud-filled friendship, having most recently faced off in a Verzuz battle on August 31st to captivated audience of 1.2 million IG Live viewers. It’s all love, though— the singers traded praises for each others’ successes throughout the battle, showing any tension between the two is now behind them. 


Snoop & The Game

“Young, Wild, and Free” rapper and avid sharer of throwbacks, Snoop Dogg, shared this old photo of him and fellow West Coast legend, The Game, this past week.

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Andre 3000 and Big Boi at the start of their careers.


Cam’ron, Nas, & Huddy 6

Cam’ron posted a throwback of him with Nas and his late childhood friend and fellow rapper, Huddy 6, who died in a car accident in 2010. 

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Jay-Z & Nas

Jay-Z and Nas generated arguably one of the most legendary beefs in rap history. Their feud has been on-and-off (most recently, it seems, off), but here the pair can be seen amicably enjoying some champagne together in the ’90s.


On the set for Biggie’s “One More Chance” Music video

So many legends, so little room. 


Tupac & Rosie 

Despite rumors that the two were dating after they showed up to the 1993 Soul Train Music Awards together, Rosie Perez has set the record straight that her and Pac were never romantically involved. The two were merely close friends, but many feel they would have made a great couple.

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Diddy & Kim Porter

Diddy shared an old photo of him kissing his then-girlfriend, Kim Porter, who passed away in 2018 and who Combs says he regrets not marrying.


Ray J & Co.

Brandy, Lil’ Kim, Ray J, and Pharell on the set of Ray J’s “Wait A Minute” in 2001. 

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Aaliyah, Missy Elliot, & Nas 

Award ceremonies of the ’90s always birthed iconic photos; from the casual get-ups and low-rise jeans to the way everyone seemingly knew everyone, ’90s award shows were a vibe that cannot be replaced. 

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Snoop Dogg Wants To Pay Someone $10,000 A Month To Eat Ice Cream

Snoop Dogg in Hollywood, California, 2019
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Snoop Dogg has had a lot of job titles over the years, but “official ice cream taster” wasn’t one of them until now — and he’s hiring someone else to fill it. His company Dr. Bombay just opened applications for the role, and it pays $10,000 a month.

The gig is fully remote and open to anyone on the planet, which Snoop announced himself in a video that’s exactly as laid-back as you’d expect. “I love the paper, but not the paperwork,” he said, explaining that HR firm Deel is handling the logistics while he handles, presumably, the ice cream.

The actual job is less “sit around and eat pints all day” and more part-time cultural scout. Whoever gets it will track flavor and food trends around the world, report back on what people are eating and talking about, and work directly with Dr. Bombay’s in-house flavor lead to help shape what the brand does next. It’s a three-month contractor role, and Snoop’s team says they’re actively looking outside the usual resume pile — creators and non-traditional applicants welcome.

Dr. Bombay itself leans nostalgic, with flavors like Long Beach Fruit Cart, Sticky Caramel Apple Pie, and Peanut Butter Jelly Time already sitting on shelves at Walmart and moving through DoorDash and Instacart. Somewhere out there is one very lucky applicant about to get paid five figures a month to have opinions about ice cream, and honestly, good for them.

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Ronan Furlong finds renewal in the sea with latest release “Splitting The Ash”

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“Splitting The Ash” opens with a distinctly Celtic riff before Ronan Furlong moves into an energetic song influenced by ideas of healing, rebirth, and spiritual renewal. The title and subject of the song are based on an ancient Irish ritual in which an ash tree is split open, giving the song a strong link to tradition, while its message is firmly rooted in the present: finding strength, renewal, and inspiration when life puts barriers in your way.

The sea is central to the track’s feeling, a symbol of challenge and regeneration. Furlong links his power to the resilience that can develop from exceeding physical boundaries. The song’s backstory lends that notion further weight, penned during a swim in the Irish Sea in January. The music’s context of creation gives it a particularly direct relationship with endurance and the willingness to push beyond discomfort.

“Splitting The Ash” ultimately feels life-affirming but never loses sight of struggle. The Celtic opening of the song gives an immediate sense of place, while its focus on renewal keeps the message open and universal. Ronan Furlong uses an old image of healing to remind us that difficult experiences can also be a source of strength, inspiration, and a renewed connection to life.

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