In the mid-90s, E-40 was the undisputed king of the Bay Area rap scene. Meanwhile, The Notorious B.I.G. had already claimed the title of King of New York. In this episode of Rap Lore, we explore the crazy story of how these two legends almost came to blows - and how it nearly cost Biggie his life.The beef allegedly started when Biggie completely dismissed E-40's skills in an interview, saying he didn't "f with him at all." Word got back to the Bay, and some of E-40's people decided Biggie needed to pay for the disrespect. They set up a fake show in Sacramento to lure Big out to Cali.After a disastrous show, Biggie and his crew found themselves held at gunpoint by shooters ready to retaliate for the interview. E-40 himself had to intervene over the phone and give Biggie a pass. The wildest part? The interview that started it all might not have even been real.E-40 and Biggie eventually squashed the beef, and even had plans to collab before B.I.G.'s untimely death. But man, hip-hop history could look real different if that night in Sac had gone another way. Click subscribe for more hip-hop stories and let us know what you think went down between E-40 and Biggie in the comments!#raplore #e40 #biggiesmalls 🎤🎤🎤Welcome to Rap Lore, where the hidden stories of Hip Hop and Rap come alive! 🔥 Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as we peel back the curtain and reveal the untold secrets that shaped the rap game. From gritty street tales to mind-bending scandals, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to uncover the truth. Delve into the dark underbelly of your favorite artists' lives, exploring their brushes with crime, intriguing controversies, and even their rise from the shadows. Join us on this thrilling journey as we decode the cryptic lyrics, dissect the rap beefs, and unearth the fascinating connections that make this culture so captivating. Don't miss out on exclusive sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes revelations—follow us now on Snapchat ➡ https://bit.ly/3BAB9eB 📸Get ready to immerse yourself in the Rap Lore experience and discover the extraordinary stories that shaped the legends of Hip Hop! 🎵🌟

The Game was once on his way to becoming West Coast royalty. Handpicked by Dr. Dre, embraced by G Unit and co-signed as the future of Los Angeles rap, he had every tool to become a legend. But over the years he has transformed into one of the most mocked rappers in the industry. This breakdown explores how a rapper who survived gang wars, a near-fatal shooting and chart-topping success turned himself into a cautionary tale about ego, betrayal and self-sabotage.Rap Lore is taking a deep look at The Game’s entire career and the choices that shaped his downfall. How did a near-death experience push him into music. Why did his fallout with 50 Cent escalate into a shootout outside Hot 97. And how did Game go from uplifting Kendrick Lamar as the next king of LA to betraying him publicly. The video also examines how his constant name-drops, nonstop beefing and the infamous Red Rolls White Ceiling freestyles destroyed his credibility.The breakdown goes even further by covering Game’s most controversial decisions, including the accusations that he exploited Nipsey Hussle’s legacy and the moment he completely crashed out over not being invited to the Super Bowl Halftime Show. It also explores how his desperate attempt to bait Eminem with a ten-minute diss track only highlighted how irrelevant he had become.🎤🎤🎤Welcome to Rap Lore, where the hidden stories of Hip Hop and Rap come alive! 🔥 Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as we peel back the curtain and reveal the untold secrets that shaped the rap game. From gritty street tales to mind-bending scandals, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to uncover the truth. Delve into the dark underbelly of your favorite artists' lives, exploring their brushes with crime, intriguing controversies, and even their rise from the shadows. Join us on this thrilling journey as we decode the cryptic lyrics, dissect the rap beefs, and unearth the fascinating connections that make this culture so captivating. Don't miss out on exclusive sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes revelations—follow us now on Snapchat ➡ https://bit.ly/3BAB9eB 📸Get ready to immerse yourself in the Rap Lore experience and discover the extraordinary stories that shaped the legends of Hip Hop! 🎵🌟

50 Cent’s long-awaited Diddy documentary may have finally sealed Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legacy, but there’s more to the story than what made the final cut.With “Diddy: The Reckoning” now out, the doc has reignited old questions about Biggie Smalls’ final days, exposed disturbing allegations from former Bad Boy insiders, and sparked new debate over Diddy’s controversial trial verdict. But 50’s documentary only scratches the surface.In this episode of Rap Lore, we break down everything the doc didn’t fully explain, including claims from Bad Boy co-founder Kirk Burrowes, shocking testimony from Aubrey O’Day, and why jurors acquitted Diddy on his most serious charges despite evidence of abuse.We also examine the fallout: the allegedly unauthorized pre-trial footage that has Diddy’s lawyers threatening Netflix, and why 50 Cent is teasing even more unreleased material.With Diddy now behind bars and 50 openly taunting him, this may only be the beginning.🎤🎤🎤Welcome to Rap Lore, where the hidden stories of Hip Hop and Rap come alive! 🔥 Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as we peel back the curtain and reveal the untold secrets that shaped the rap game. From gritty street tales to mind-bending scandals, we leave no stone unturned in our quest to uncover the truth. Delve into the dark underbelly of your favorite artists' lives, exploring their brushes with crime, intriguing controversies, and even their rise from the shadows. Join us on this thrilling journey as we decode the cryptic lyrics, dissect the rap beefs, and unearth the fascinating connections that make this culture so captivating. Don't miss out on exclusive sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes revelations—follow us now on Snapchat ➡ https://bit.ly/3BAB9eB 📸Get ready to immerse yourself in the Rap Lore experience and discover the extraordinary stories that shaped the legends of Hip Hop! 🎵🌟