Hip-Hop’s Biggest Moments of 2019

Author Glennisha Morgan

December 27th, 2019 5:00 AM

Hip-hop has had some stellar moments in 2019 as well as some that were not so great.

2. Nipsey Hussle’s Death

3.Jermaine Dupri’s Commentary Regarding Women Rappers

4. Nicki Minaj’s Retirement Announcement

5. Tekashi69’s Case

6. Missy Elliott Receiving the MTV Video Music Award Vanguard Award

7. Lil Kim Saying She Passes The Torch to Cardi B

8. John Singleton’s Death

9. T.I.’s Commentary Regarding Accompanying His 18-year-old Daughter at the Gynecologist

~~Jermaine Dupri’s Commentary Regarding Women MCs~~
Cardi B’s Cancels Scheduled Concerts To Recover From Surgery
~~Nipsey Hussle’s Death~~
Jay-Z and the NFL partnership
~~Lil Kim saying she passes the torch to Cardi B~~
~~Nicki Minaj announced her retirement from the rap game~~
John Singleton’s Death
Women in R&B (Ari Lennox/Summer Walker) / Hip-Hop Befriending Each Other and Collaborating (Megan Thee Stallion/Nicki / Dreezy/Kash Doll/
Lizzo’s BET Awards Performance
~~JT Being released from prison~~
Kodak Black Going to Prison
~~TI and his daughter’s hymen controversy~~
~~Tekashi 69’s Case~~
Juice Wrld’s Passing
Popa Wu’s Passing
~~Missy Elliott Receiving the MTV Vanguard Award~~

Women In Hip-Hop Befriending Each Other & Collaborating
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Throughout 2019, many women in hip-hop befriended each other and also collaborated on many singles. Houston's Megan Thee Stallion who was hip-hop's 2019 buzziest newcomer embraced many of her peers and the energy just seemed to spread like a wildfire.
Nipsey Hussle’s Murder
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The hip-hop community was swept with grief in March of 2019 when Nipsey Hussle was fatally shot outside of his apparel store The Marathon Clothing in Los Angeles.
Jermaine Dupri’s Sexist Commentary Regarding Women Rappers
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Nicki Minaj’s Retirement Announcement
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In 2019, Nicki Minaj shocked the hip-hop community by announcing that she would be retiring.
Tekashi69 ‘s Case
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HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 22: Rapper Tekashi69, real name Daniel Hernandez and also known as 6ix9ine, Tekashi 6ix9ine, Tekashi 69, arrives for his arraignment on assault charges in County Criminal Court #1 at the Harris County Courthouse on August 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas.
Missy Elliott Receives Her MTV VMA Vanguard Award
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At the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey, rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer Missy Elliott received her Vanguard Award.
Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences’ 10th Annual Governors Awards – Arrivals
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Many from the hip-hop community mourned director John Singleton when news broke that he had passed this year after suffering a stroke.
BET Awards 2019 – Roaming Show
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: T.I. presents the Humanitarian Award to Nipsey Hussle's family in honor of Nipsey Hussle at the 2019 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
JT of the City Girls Getting Released From Prison
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 22: Yung Miami (L) and J.T. of musical group City Girls attend day one of the 2018 BET Awards Radio Remotes on June 22, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

Glennisha Morgan is a Detroit-bred multimedia journalist and writer. She writes about intersectionality, hip-hop, pop culture, queer issues, race, feminism, and her truth. Follow her on Twitter @GlennishaMorgan.