Nov 1, 202543 minS1
<p>Before the platinum plaques and the radio hits, there was Christopher Rios — a kid from the South Bronx carrying more weight than most men twice his age. The Hip Hop Files Podcast dives deep into the early life of...
About this Podcast:
“The Hip Hop Files explores music history and the true crime and gangster stories that shaped it. From Tupac and Biggie to DMX, Big L, and beyond, we uncover the real stories behind hip hop’s legends — their rise, their struggles, and the crimes that shook the culture. Part music history, part true crime podcast, this is where hip hop’s past meets the streets.”
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is The Hip Hop Files about?
“The Hip Hop Files explores music history and the true crime and gangster stories that shaped it. From Tupac and Biggie to DMX, Big L, and beyond, we uncover the real stories behind hip hop’s legends, their rise, their struggles, and the crimes that shook the culture.
What has The Hip Hop Files covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Big Pun-The Giant of the Bronx (Part 1) The Hip Hop Files Podcast" (1 November 2025, 43 minutes), "Big L Part 2: Harlem’s Torchbearer, The Rise, The Streets & The Legend" (25 October 2025, 43 minutes), and "Big L - The Rise of a Harlem Legend (Part 1) | The Hip Hop Files Podcast" (18 October 2025, 42 minutes).
How often does The Hip Hop Files publish?
The Hip Hop Files publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Hip Hop Files?
Booking probability for The Hip Hop Files is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Hip Hop Files requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Hip Hop Files's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Hip Hop Files?
The strongest fits for The Hip Hop Files are Music & Recording and Artists, Writers & Performers. The Hip Hop Files has a music audience.
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The Hip Hop Files is a music podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 25, 202543 minS1<p>In this episode of The Hip Hop Files, we pick up the story one year after the gunshots on 139th Street. Harlem isn’t silent — it’s still echoing Big L’s name. From the underground buzz of Lifestyle’s of the Poor and...
Oct 18, 202542 minS1<p>This is a true crime story buried inside hip hop history. Before the headlines, before the gunfire, before Harlem lost a legend — there was Lamont “Big L” Coleman. A teenage prodigy with a pen sharper than a...
Oct 4, 202548 minS1<p>The hunger turned to fire. In Part 2 of our DMX story, we follow Earl Simmons’ rise from the underground to global stardom — a journey where music history, true crime, and the gangster stories of the 1990s...
Sep 27, 202544 minS1<p>From the streets of Yonkers to the rise of a raw, untamed voice in hip hop, this is the beginning of Earl “DMX” Simmons’ story. His journey is rooted in music history, true crime, and the gangster stories that shaped...
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Sep 20, 202544 minS1<p>Brooklyn made him. The world knew him. In Part 2 of our Notorious B.I.G. story, we follow how Christopher Wallace became Brooklyn’s finest — a journey shaped by music history, true crime, and the gangster stories of...
Sep 13, 202544 minS1<p>In Part 1 of our story on The Notorious B.I.G., we trace the origins of Christopher Wallace — from his early life in Brooklyn to the struggles that shaped him. His journey reflects music history, true crime, and the...
Sep 6, 202544 minS1<p>In Part 2 of our Tupac Shakur story, we continue exploring the rise, struggles, and legacy of one of hip hop’s most iconic voices, exploring music history and the true crime and gangster stories that shaped it.From...
Aug 30, 202549 minS1<p>Episode 1 of The Hip Hop Files Podcast tells the story of Tupac Shakur — the legend, the poet, the revolutionary voice of hip hop. His journey is rooted in music history, true crime, and the gangster stories that...
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Aug 28, 20251 minS0<p>Welcome to The Hip Hop Files Podcast — where hip hop history comes alive. The Hip Hop Files explores music history and the true crime and gangster stories that shaped it.Each series uncovers the untold stories of...
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