Paying Homage

A verified registry of the people building, making, and shaping what shows up on black.wiki. Over time, verified entries will receive plaques, certificates, and contributor cards — a durable record of who put in the work.

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Nas — Illmatic

Nas's 1994 debut album recorded at age 19.

Notorious B.I.G. — Ready to Die

The Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 debut album.

NWA — Straight Outta Compton

NWA's 1988 debut album that established gangsta rap as a major American genre.