Mack became a pivotal hip-hop figure in the mid-1990s with his hit single “Flava in Ya Ear.” The gritty energy of his debut record propelled Bad Boy Records into mainstream success.

The music mogul transformed hip-hop with records by Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX and Jennifer Lopez.

From block parties to Billboard charts, hip hop has never been one thing. This guide breaks down the major styles from old school pioneers and G-Funk grooves to modern-day drill, trap, and grime.