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Punch Talks Building TDE From the Ground Up and Breaking Every Rule Along the Way
When Top Dawg Entertainment co-president Terrence “Punch” Henderson sat down with Elsie Not Elise , it felt like a full-circle moment. Nearly three decades after TDE quietly began inside a South Central garage, Punch spoke about those early days with the same clarity and humility that shaped the label’s run. He remembered the mid-90s origins vividly, when Top Dawg, still finding his way through the streets, built a small studio with dreams bigger than his block. “The studio l
Oct 28


Ray Vaughn Talks Long Beach Roots, TDE Patience, and New Project Launch
Before signing to Top Dawg Entertainment, Long Beach rapper Ray Vaughn wasn’t just dreaming about rap stardom — he was working odd jobs...
Apr 29


Ab-Soul Hints at a Black Hippy Reunion: Could the West Coast Legends Reunite?
Fans of the legendary West Coast rap collective Black Hippy have reason to be excited, as Ab-Soul recently hinted at a possible reunion...
Nov 7, 2024


Ab-Soul’s Soul Burger: A Conceptual Tribute Beyond Hip-Hop Norms
With Soul Burger , Ab-Soul takes listeners on a journey far beyond a typical album release. The project, named in honor of his close...
Oct 28, 2024


Kendrick Lamar Declares Doechii “The Hardest Out,” Shifts Spotlight in Female Rap Scene
Kendrick Lamar, one of the most respected voices in hip-hop, recently took to Instagram to crown Doechii as "the hardest out." In an...
Oct 21, 2024
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