#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Lost Heavy D Footage Surfaces From ‘True Hip-Hop Stories’ [PHOTO/VIDEO]

Throw it back to the good ol’ days to envision one of the best to grace the microphone in a lost episode of the series “True Hip-Hop Stories”, featuring the late Heavy D.

Hit the jump for details and watch the clip..

#BBB NEWS| New Study Discovers Which City Has The Most Platinum Hip-Hop Albums

Music has gone through multiple phases over the years and never ceases to introduce something new that hasn’t been heard before. From “busting out the bando” trap music to songs that bring on the the newest dance craze, there’s always something that a specific area can tag their name onto to rep their hometown.

A new study by DJBooth.net is taking a look at each city’s influence, based on their number of platinum hip-hop records.

Though pretty much every area has gotten in on making their stamp in the world of music, there’s only a particular region that can claim the title of “king” when it comes to owning the most amount of platinum hip-hop albums – and that would be the New York and New Jersey area, according to the new analysis.

After taking a look at the number of platinum albums per major city, DJ Booth reports that New York and New Jersey are at the top of list amongst others with a whopping number of 120 of hip-hop’s platinum selling albums. The only city that came close is Los Angeles with 50, but other places such as Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans, and so many more barely go past the 30 mark for going platinum.

#BBB NEWS| WATCH: Ice Cube Speaks On Ghostwriting In Hip-Hop [VIDEO]

 Ghostwriting is the hot topic in hip-hop currently thanks to Meek Mill and Drake. Ice Cube is the latest rapper to share his opinion on the issue, and his answer might come as a surprise.

    “I don’t think it ever mattered in record making,” Cube responded when asked about writing your own lyrics by WatchLoud. “I don’t think people care what it takes for you to make a good record, just make sure it’s good.” Also comparing the process to building a house, Cube added that you do get “extra points” in his book if you write your own rhymes.”

On the flip side, in the same clip, Ice Cube’s son — who’s playing his dad in N.W.W. biopic Straight Outta Compton — has a different opinion.  He believes you’re supposed to write your own lyrics and stand behind them unless you’re an R&B singer. Watch the interview below.