Complex and Combat Jack (also known as Reggie Osse, a former entertainment lawyer who was alsopart of Def Jam’s legal affairs department) shares decades of experience of dealing with the likes of Public Enemy, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys and more. In this feature, Combat Jack shares some great detailed stories behind 25 rap classics ranging from Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, C-N-N among others. Enjoy.

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