coose
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Starting from 1990 who have the "Kings of New York" been. List year.
King Of New York
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Mike Statik
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Rakim
Big
Jay
Nas
Big
Jay
Nas
coose
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What dates you saying? You saying J had it before Nas had it? My boys was arguing over this over the weekend so I thought I'd bring it up on here. Also I was young as hell but I remember Buckshot and boot camp being popular before Nas and Biggie but maybe that was just me and my cousins circle of friends. We can try to create a time line if anyone is interested now that the dust has settled on that era and a bit on this argument.
shoo_laced
Rookie
he's been relevant since God knows when...
coose
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1994
April 1994 Illmatic came out
5 Months Later
September 13, 1994
Ready to Die was released (Biggie Called his self Frank White on The What)
Big Poppa Platinum Single
One More Chance Platinum Single
1995
Bad Boy Mixtape at some point DJ Clue (One More Chance RMX, Real nikkaz, Young G'z w Jay Z)
September 1995 Kool G Rap 4,5,6 Nas on Fast Life
April 25, 1995 Mobb Deep The Infamous Nas Eye For an Eye
August 1, 1995 Only Built for Cuban Linx released Nas on Verbal Intercourse (Escobar is born?)
August 1995 Junior Mafia Conspiracy was released
The record went Gold and its singles, "Player's Anthem" and "Get Money" both featuring BIG, went Gold and Platinum.
Collaborating with Bad Boy groups 112 (on "Only You") and Total (on "Can't You See"), with both reaching the top 20 of the Hot 100. By the end of the year, Biggie was the top-selling male solo artist and rapper on the U.S. pop and R&B charts.
In July 1995, he appeared on the cover of The Source with the caption "The King of New York Takes Over". At the Source Awards in August 1995, he was named Best New Artist (Solo), Lyricist of the Year, Live Performer of the Year, and his debut Album of the Year. At the Billboard Awards, he was Rap Artist of the Year
October 10, 1995 Az Released Do or Die Nas on "Mo Money Mo Murder Mo Homicide"
1996
June 25th Jay Z Released his debut album Reasonable Doubt (420,000 copies by end of year Biggie In Dead Pres Video)
July 2, 1996 Nas Dropped It Was Written (268,000 First week, Sold 3 Million World Wide) "Yo let me let y'all nikkaz know one thing
There's one life, one love, so there can only be one King"
"I take the crown off the so-called king of the town
And lock it down "
November 1996 Lil Kim Hard Core (Biggie Heavily Involved) debut at number eleven on the U.S. Billboard 200 and number one on Billboard's Top R&B Albums Hard Core was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA on March 14th 2001 and is considered by many, a classic hip hop album.
1997
March 1997 Biggies Killed
Life After Death released March 25, 1997
"Ain't no other kings in this rap thing
They siblings, nothing but my chil'ren"
October 21, 1997
Firm Album Released (Flops in US Gold in Canada)
November 4, 1997
Jay-Z, released In My Life Time Volume 1
With "The City Is Mine" on It debuted at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum in sales.
1998
May 19, 1998 DMX Its Dark and Hell Is Hot
The album is widely considered classic by numerous hip hop fans and critics
album has gained significant commercial success, selling more than 5 million copies worldwide. The album sold 251,000 copies in its first week; debuting at number one on the Billboard Top 200 chart
September 29, 1998
Jay Z In My Lifetime Vol 2
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and also went to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.(Hard Knock Life made him a household name)
December 22, 1998 DMX Flesh of My Flesh Blood of My Blood
with an impressive 670,000 units shipped in the first week. The album eventually went 3x Multi-Platinum in the US
Nas I AM Bootleg released at some point (Hood Classic)
1999
April 6, 1999
Nas released "I AM"
470,000 copies in its first week. I Am… would later be certified 2x
platinum.
April 27th 1999 Ruff Ryders Ryde or Die Vol. 1 Jay Z Jigga My nikka
November 23, 1999 Nastradumas
Despite its mixed reception On December 22, 1999, the album was certified platinum in sales.
December 21, 1999 DMX And Then There Was X
In 2000, it was certified 4x Platinum and then later 5x Platinum
December 28, 1999 In My Life Time Vol 3
debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 462,000 copies in its first week. It was a significant commercial success, shipping two million copies within its first month of release and 3 million sold by Feb 2001.
2000
"Best of Me Pt.2" Mya ft Jay Z
January 25, 2000 50 Cent - Power of A Dollar was cancelled after 50 Cent was dropped from the label when Columbia discovered that he had been shot. Album was bootlegged
July 4 2000 Ruff Ryder Ride or Die Vol 2
October 31st 2000 Jay Z The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
debuted at #1 on the charts with 557,000 copies sold in its first week and more than 2.3 million copies sold to date
2001
September 11, 2001 The Blue Print
The Blueprint sold over 420,000 copies in its opening week, becoming Jay-Z's fourth consecutive album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It was certified double platinum as sales stand at over two million units in the U.S
October 23, 2001 DMX The Great Depression
Despite eventually selling nearly three million copies worldwide, The Great Depression lacked the staying power of his previous releases
December 18, 2001 Stillmatic
It debuted at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with sales of 342,600, eventually peaking at number 5 and selling over 2,026,000 copies in the United States
December 18 2001 Ruff Ryders Ride or Die Vol 3
2002
March 26, 2002 Jay Z R Kelly The Best of Both Worlds
The album sold 285,000 in its opening week and debuted at #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. The album received lukewarm reviews from music critics.
April 26, 2002 50 Cent Guess Who's Back? Compilation album in stores meanwhile he was burning down the mixtape circut
September 23, 2002 Nas The Lost Tapes As of July 2008, The Lost Tapes has sold 340,000 copies in the United States
November 12 2002 The Blue Print 2 Gift and The Curse debuted at #1 with over 545,000 units shipped in its first week of sales, and has sold 2,117,000 units as of February 2012 in the U.S.
December 13, 2002 Nas God Son
The album debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 156,000 copies in its first week. It ultimately peaked at number 12 on the chart and produced three singles that achieved Billboard chart success. The album was certified platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),
2003
February 6, 2003 50 Cent Get Rich Or Die Trying
debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 872,000 copies in its first week As of January 2011, it has sold eight million copies in the US, making it the fourth best-selling hip hop album in the US
September 16, 2003 DMX Grand Champ
The album sold 312,000 in its first week and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200
November 14, 2003 Jay Z The Black Album
It was promoted as his final studio album, which serves as a recurring theme. album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 463,000 copies in its first week
2004
October 2004 Jay Z R Kelly - Unfinished Business debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart amid controversy and criticism.Unfinished Business was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 1.[4]
November 30, 2004 Nas Street Disciple
Debuted at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 232,000 copies in its first week. On November 18, 2005, Street's Disciple was certified platinum in sales by the RIAA, making it Nas's seventh consecutive platinum album in the U.S
2005
March 3, 2005 50 Cent The Massacre debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling over 1.14 million copies in its first week.
2006
August 1, 2006 DMX Year of The Dog Again
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Rap Charts with 125,000 copies sold.[11]. It was DMX's first album to not debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
November 21, 2006 Jay Z Kingdom Come
The album was a big commercial success, selling about 680,000 copies in its first week, making it Jay-Z's highest selling album within a one-week period. As of December 14, 2009, the album has been certified platinum in the United States.
December 15, 2006 Nas Hip Hop Is Dead
debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 355,880 copies in its first week. His third U.S. number-one album, it had sold 764,000 copies by November 2008
2007
September 11 2007 50 Cent's Curtis debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 691,000 copies in its first week.
November 6, 2007 Jay Z American Gangster
commercial success, despite being pulled from the iTunes Store at Jay-Z's request. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 425,861 copies in its first week, while tying Elvis Presley for the second most U.S. number-one albums
2008
July 15, 2008 Nas Untitled
debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, Nas' fourth to do so. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of 500,000 copies in the United States
2009
September 8, 2009 Jay Z Blueprint 3
album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 476,000 copies in its first week. It became Jay-Z's eleventh US number-one album, breaking the record he had previously shared with Elvis Presley
November 9, 2009 50 Cents Before I Self Destruct
The album sold 160,000 copies in its first week of release in The United States, debuting at number 5, Before I Self Destruct has sold over 436,000 copies in the United States.[66] As of January 21, 2010 the album has been certified Gold by the RIAA[67] for shipment of more than 500,000 units
2010
May 18, 2010, Nas Damion Marley - Distant Relatives
2011
August 8, 2011 Jayz Kanye Watch The Throne
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 436,000 copies its first week. as of March 2012, has sold 1,421,000 copies in the United States.
2012
July 17, 2012 Nas Life Is Good
April 1994 Illmatic came out
5 Months Later
September 13, 1994
Ready to Die was released (Biggie Called his self Frank White on The What)
Big Poppa Platinum Single
One More Chance Platinum Single
1995
Bad Boy Mixtape at some point DJ Clue (One More Chance RMX, Real nikkaz, Young G'z w Jay Z)
September 1995 Kool G Rap 4,5,6 Nas on Fast Life
April 25, 1995 Mobb Deep The Infamous Nas Eye For an Eye
August 1, 1995 Only Built for Cuban Linx released Nas on Verbal Intercourse (Escobar is born?)
August 1995 Junior Mafia Conspiracy was released
The record went Gold and its singles, "Player's Anthem" and "Get Money" both featuring BIG, went Gold and Platinum.
Collaborating with Bad Boy groups 112 (on "Only You") and Total (on "Can't You See"), with both reaching the top 20 of the Hot 100. By the end of the year, Biggie was the top-selling male solo artist and rapper on the U.S. pop and R&B charts.
In July 1995, he appeared on the cover of The Source with the caption "The King of New York Takes Over". At the Source Awards in August 1995, he was named Best New Artist (Solo), Lyricist of the Year, Live Performer of the Year, and his debut Album of the Year. At the Billboard Awards, he was Rap Artist of the Year
October 10, 1995 Az Released Do or Die Nas on "Mo Money Mo Murder Mo Homicide"
1996
June 25th Jay Z Released his debut album Reasonable Doubt (420,000 copies by end of year Biggie In Dead Pres Video)
July 2, 1996 Nas Dropped It Was Written (268,000 First week, Sold 3 Million World Wide) "Yo let me let y'all nikkaz know one thing
There's one life, one love, so there can only be one King"
"I take the crown off the so-called king of the town
And lock it down "
November 1996 Lil Kim Hard Core (Biggie Heavily Involved) debut at number eleven on the U.S. Billboard 200 and number one on Billboard's Top R&B Albums Hard Core was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA on March 14th 2001 and is considered by many, a classic hip hop album.
1997
March 1997 Biggies Killed
Life After Death released March 25, 1997
"Ain't no other kings in this rap thing
They siblings, nothing but my chil'ren"
October 21, 1997
Firm Album Released (Flops in US Gold in Canada)
November 4, 1997
Jay-Z, released In My Life Time Volume 1
With "The City Is Mine" on It debuted at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was certified platinum in sales.
1998
May 19, 1998 DMX Its Dark and Hell Is Hot
The album is widely considered classic by numerous hip hop fans and critics
album has gained significant commercial success, selling more than 5 million copies worldwide. The album sold 251,000 copies in its first week; debuting at number one on the Billboard Top 200 chart
September 29, 1998
Jay Z In My Lifetime Vol 2
The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and also went to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.(Hard Knock Life made him a household name)
December 22, 1998 DMX Flesh of My Flesh Blood of My Blood
with an impressive 670,000 units shipped in the first week. The album eventually went 3x Multi-Platinum in the US
Nas I AM Bootleg released at some point (Hood Classic)
1999
April 6, 1999
Nas released "I AM"
470,000 copies in its first week. I Am… would later be certified 2x
platinum.
April 27th 1999 Ruff Ryders Ryde or Die Vol. 1 Jay Z Jigga My nikka
November 23, 1999 Nastradumas
Despite its mixed reception On December 22, 1999, the album was certified platinum in sales.
December 21, 1999 DMX And Then There Was X
In 2000, it was certified 4x Platinum and then later 5x Platinum
December 28, 1999 In My Life Time Vol 3
debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 462,000 copies in its first week. It was a significant commercial success, shipping two million copies within its first month of release and 3 million sold by Feb 2001.
2000
"Best of Me Pt.2" Mya ft Jay Z
January 25, 2000 50 Cent - Power of A Dollar was cancelled after 50 Cent was dropped from the label when Columbia discovered that he had been shot. Album was bootlegged
July 4 2000 Ruff Ryder Ride or Die Vol 2
October 31st 2000 Jay Z The Dynasty: Roc La Familia
debuted at #1 on the charts with 557,000 copies sold in its first week and more than 2.3 million copies sold to date
2001
September 11, 2001 The Blue Print
The Blueprint sold over 420,000 copies in its opening week, becoming Jay-Z's fourth consecutive album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It was certified double platinum as sales stand at over two million units in the U.S
October 23, 2001 DMX The Great Depression
Despite eventually selling nearly three million copies worldwide, The Great Depression lacked the staying power of his previous releases
December 18, 2001 Stillmatic
It debuted at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart with sales of 342,600, eventually peaking at number 5 and selling over 2,026,000 copies in the United States
December 18 2001 Ruff Ryders Ride or Die Vol 3
2002
March 26, 2002 Jay Z R Kelly The Best of Both Worlds
The album sold 285,000 in its opening week and debuted at #2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Albums Chart. The album received lukewarm reviews from music critics.
April 26, 2002 50 Cent Guess Who's Back? Compilation album in stores meanwhile he was burning down the mixtape circut
September 23, 2002 Nas The Lost Tapes As of July 2008, The Lost Tapes has sold 340,000 copies in the United States
November 12 2002 The Blue Print 2 Gift and The Curse debuted at #1 with over 545,000 units shipped in its first week of sales, and has sold 2,117,000 units as of February 2012 in the U.S.
December 13, 2002 Nas God Son
The album debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 156,000 copies in its first week. It ultimately peaked at number 12 on the chart and produced three singles that achieved Billboard chart success. The album was certified platinum in sales by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),
2003
February 6, 2003 50 Cent Get Rich Or Die Trying
debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 872,000 copies in its first week As of January 2011, it has sold eight million copies in the US, making it the fourth best-selling hip hop album in the US
September 16, 2003 DMX Grand Champ
The album sold 312,000 in its first week and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200
November 14, 2003 Jay Z The Black Album
It was promoted as his final studio album, which serves as a recurring theme. album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 463,000 copies in its first week
2004
October 2004 Jay Z R Kelly - Unfinished Business debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart amid controversy and criticism.Unfinished Business was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 1.[4]
November 30, 2004 Nas Street Disciple
Debuted at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 232,000 copies in its first week. On November 18, 2005, Street's Disciple was certified platinum in sales by the RIAA, making it Nas's seventh consecutive platinum album in the U.S
2005
March 3, 2005 50 Cent The Massacre debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling over 1.14 million copies in its first week.
2006
August 1, 2006 DMX Year of The Dog Again
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Rap Charts with 125,000 copies sold.[11]. It was DMX's first album to not debut at number one on the Billboard 200.
November 21, 2006 Jay Z Kingdom Come
The album was a big commercial success, selling about 680,000 copies in its first week, making it Jay-Z's highest selling album within a one-week period. As of December 14, 2009, the album has been certified platinum in the United States.
December 15, 2006 Nas Hip Hop Is Dead
debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 355,880 copies in its first week. His third U.S. number-one album, it had sold 764,000 copies by November 2008
2007
September 11 2007 50 Cent's Curtis debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 691,000 copies in its first week.
November 6, 2007 Jay Z American Gangster
commercial success, despite being pulled from the iTunes Store at Jay-Z's request. It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 425,861 copies in its first week, while tying Elvis Presley for the second most U.S. number-one albums
2008
July 15, 2008 Nas Untitled
debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, Nas' fourth to do so. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of 500,000 copies in the United States
2009
September 8, 2009 Jay Z Blueprint 3
album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 476,000 copies in its first week. It became Jay-Z's eleventh US number-one album, breaking the record he had previously shared with Elvis Presley
November 9, 2009 50 Cents Before I Self Destruct
The album sold 160,000 copies in its first week of release in The United States, debuting at number 5, Before I Self Destruct has sold over 436,000 copies in the United States.[66] As of January 21, 2010 the album has been certified Gold by the RIAA[67] for shipment of more than 500,000 units
2010
May 18, 2010, Nas Damion Marley - Distant Relatives
2011
August 8, 2011 Jayz Kanye Watch The Throne
The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 436,000 copies its first week. as of March 2012, has sold 1,421,000 copies in the United States.
2012
July 17, 2012 Nas Life Is Good
Broccoli Rob
TTG LOL
Al Quada Jada claims it's him on this heater with Don Don and Gucci:
I'm a Nas fan, but all things considered, it's gotta be Hov, no??
I'm a Nas fan, but all things considered, it's gotta be Hov, no??
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coose
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Basically yeah its all an opinion and he's the most successful business wise overall no doubt, I was more interested in the years people think so and so had it or the span. Seems that maybe the source started all this King Talk with there cover even though big did call hisself Frank White on the What.
HacksawJimThuggin
All Star
nas never had it... it was BIG's until he died, the Hov filled the vacancy and never looked back
you can make a better argument for Killa Cam than you can Nas
you can make a better argument for Killa Cam than you can Nas
at you hipster nas fans
ManBearPig
half man half bearpig
Nas is my favorite rapper but i dont think he was ever the king of NY.
maybe like a month when Ether came out.
it was basically
LL Cool J
Rakim
Biggie
Jay-Z
50 Cent
Jay-Z
maybe like a month when Ether came out.
it was basically
LL Cool J
Rakim
Biggie
Jay-Z
50 Cent
Jay-Z
coose
Pro
Really? I was a Cam fan but I dont think he was ever really in the running for "King" title Though dipset had a run. But like I said its all opinions
Canada Goose
Pooping on your head :umad:
1994 - 1996 Nas
1997 Biggie sonned Nas with Kick in the door and got the crown.
1998 DMX
1999 - December 3rd 2001, Jay Z
Late 2001 until GRODT dropped, Nas
2003 - 2007 50 Cent
2008 until today, Nas
1997 Biggie sonned Nas with Kick in the door and got the crown.
1998 DMX
1999 - December 3rd 2001, Jay Z
Late 2001 until GRODT dropped, Nas
2003 - 2007 50 Cent
2008 until today, Nas
coose
Pro
One of my friends said nas had it from 93, 94 and 95 and then big took mid 95 into 96.