1998: A Hip-Hop Odyssey

This chapter dives into the influential year of 1998, highlighting the personal experiences and musical landscape that shaped the authors' teenage years. They share humorous anecdotes, the rise of pivotal hip-hop figures like DMX and Jay-Z, and the cultural significance of tracks from Lauryn Hill and Mase. Additionally, the emergence of the Southern rap movement and the impact of iconic albums illustrate this transformative period in hip-hop history.