In this YouTube exclusive series, Bomani Jones looks back at the year of Hip Hop in 1994, which is considered by some to be one of the greatest years for rap music. For this episode, Bomani breaks down the third album by Scarface called “The Diary.” Bomani explains who Scarface before and after the release of this record, why this album’s themes were so dark, and what his favorite songs were. He also analyzes the legacy and career of arguably one of the more underrated rappers of all time.
