Hip-hop historical past is stuffed with storied file labels that contributed to the broad and diversified tapestry of the artwork type. And whereas most followers can simply think of names like Dangerous Boy, Def Jam, Murder Inc., Roc-A-Fella, and Ruff Ryders, a reputation that always will get ignored within the dialogue of essentially the most impactful labels in hip-hop is Steve Rifkind and Wealthy Isaacson’s Loud Data, the recording residence of groundbreaking acts like Massive Pun, Dead Prez, Mobb Deep, Three 6 Mafia, Twista, Wu-Tang Clan, Xzibit, and extra.
The label received its due final night time on the 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards although. Lots of the acts listed above represented because the present paid tribute to Loud’s spectacular legacy. Useless Prez kicked issues off with a efficiency of their signature 2000 hit “Hip Hop,” then Havoc got here out to carry out Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm” joined by Joey Badass and Lil Kim. M.O.P. carried out “Ante Up” with Remy Ma, who seems on the tune’s remix, then Remy caught round with fellow Terror Squadder Fat Joe for a rendition of Massive Pun’s “Not A Participant” and the thunderous “Lean Again.” David Banner confirmed up “Like A Pimp,” Challenge Pat placed on for the “Chickenhead,” and Three 6 Mafia performed “Keep Fly.” Then RZA, Raekwon, Technique Man, and Inspectah Deck popped out for a medley of Wu-Tang hits together with “Technique Man” and “C.R.E.A.M.”
Along with the Loud tribute, the 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards additionally noticed Clipse reunite to carry out “Grindin’” and the debut television performance of GloRilla, who’s having one hell of a yr.
You’ll be able to watch the complete efficiency above.
