What is hiphop 1998?

Hip-hop in 1998 was a year of innovation and change. Some of the biggest names in hip-hop released seminal albums, including Outkast's "Aquemini," Jay-Z's "Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life," and DMX's "It's Dark and Hell is Hot." The year also saw the emergence of several new artists, including Lauryn Hill, who released her critically acclaimed album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," and Juvenile, who had a hit with "Ha."

The East Coast/West Coast rivalry, which had plagued hip-hop in the mid-90s, began to fade away as artists from both coasts began to collaborate more and promote unity. This was exemplified by the "Hard Knock Life Tour," which featured Jay-Z, DMX, and Method Man.

Hip-hop in 1998 also continued to address social issues, with songs reflecting on issues such as police brutality and poverty. Tupac Shakur's "Changes" was released posthumously and became an anthem of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Overall, 1998 was a year of artistic growth and experimentation in hip-hop, with new sounds and styles emerging, and established artists exploring new territory.