Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the Philadelphia rapper’s 1999 debut, a dramatic ...

The complicated history of Roc-A-Fella Records continues to spark headlines, with Beanie Sigel once again offering a glimpse into the dynamics behind the label’s golden era. Sigel alleged that Jay-Z, ...