These are the defining hip-hop events that made history today.

1. Drake Dropped “Take Care” (November 15, 2011)

To me, this is—without argument—Drake’s best album. Take Care, which is still performing incredibly well on the Billboard charts 14 years after its release, is stacked with classics like “Marvin’s Room,” “Headlines,” and “The Motto.” Funny enough, none of the songs have cracked a billion streams, yet the project as a whole remains one of the most impactful bodies of work in his catalog.

What really stands out is how hungry Drake sounds; he’s rapping like the rent is due on every track. And let’s not forget: the album features multiple artists who would eventually become his rivals, including The Weeknd, Rick Ross, and Kendrick Lamar.

A few more major accomplishments speak for themselves: it’s the only diamond-certified rap album of the 2010s, a GRAMMY winner, and the third-longest-charting rap album of all time.

2. Lil Peep Passes Away (November 15, 2017)

Where would hip-hop be if Lil Peep were still here? Honestly, his moody blend of rock, emo, and rap was ahead of its time, and he pushed that style with an effortlessness few could match.

His accidental overdose didn’t just take an artist—it cut short someone who genuinely could’ve helped lead the genre into its next evolution.

3. Method Man – Tical (November 15, 1994)

I don’t think Method Man gets the credit he deserves. To me, he’s one of the best rappers ever, and that’s no exaggeration. One album that cemented his status for me was Tical.

Released in 1994, it delivered hard-hitting classics like “Bring The Pain” and “Release Yo’ Delf.” Method Man’s rapping is elite, and the production? Absolute chef’s kiss—every beat hits perfectly.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.