The Jacka once almost gave up rap. Back in 2009, he was feeling unhappy with the music industry, and tweeted that he would leave the rap game. Luckily he gave up on this...
The Jacka
The Jacka was a big fan of hip-hop and had a knack for vivid storytelling. It’s really no surprise that growing up, his favorite rapper was Slick Rick. The emcee...
@StreetKnowledg3 drops the visual for “Never Cry”, a flip of the classic Jacka record “Never Blink”. We all know how impactful “Never...
The Jacka and Husalah were friends since Middle School. The two became the two most recognizable members of the Mob Figaz. The Jacka had described Husalah as the member...
The Jacka was a legend, but even he had embarrassing moments. There was a time when he injured himself while performing his hit record “Glamorous Lifestyle”...
Judging The Jacka on his size, fans might’ve assumed that he would have a hard time getting down in sports. Don’t let the baller belly fool you. The Jacka...
The Jacka got his name from the inmates he spent time in jail with. They gave him the nickname because he was in there because of a grand theft conviction. He spent his...
Back in 1997, The Mob Figaz were unknown youngsters from Pittsburgh. That changed when they auditioned for C-Bo’s AWOL Records at a local record shop. Though C-Bo...
Today we feature “The Bull”. A record from Cellski’s Legendary album which features a solid contribution from The Jacka. He kicks off his verse letting...
The Jacka made friends with East Coast rapper Corgmega. The two were mutual friends of each other’s music, and met when The Jacka came in to Cormega’s store...
Today we get a rare release of The Jacka’s “My Partna Locked Away”. The visual is about a decade old and was never released. The record is from The...
When The Jacka was making his self titled debut, he had a lot of excess budget. He was album to bankroll the project and promote it in creative ways. He had it mixed at...
The Jacka made some classic records with Freeway while he was alive. Not only did these two have a really great working relationship, but the two bonded over their...
Mistah F.A.B. dropped off Thug Tears release album not long ago. On it you’ll find a dope record called “Ridah” which features contributions from Kevin...
We continue Jack History Month today with a quick fact that you might not have known about the Pittsburgh legend. In High School the Jacka won a dunk contest. I know it...
Imagine a world where The Jacka and rest of the Mob Figaz were signed with Mac Dre and Thizz Ent. It turns out that it was almost a reality. Back in 2004 Mac Dre was...
This February marks the third anniversary of the tragic loss of the legendary Bay Area hip-hop figure Jacka. He changed the history of Bay Area rap forever and his...
We’re partnering with PK, The Jacka’s manager who will be sending us a variety of Jacka records and features. Today we have “Days Go By”, which...
The Jack Artist is still Jacka’s most celebrated opus. The 2005 album was definitely a labor of love. They pressed up 10,000 copies and flipped them out of the...
@STREETKNOWLEDG3 x @RUEGAR link up for this tribute to The Jacka of the Mob Figaz produced by MMMonthabeat. 2 Oakland artist that were working with him and hanging with...
@YoungBari has just released a song he created with @TheJacka and Richmond singer, Flow, titled “Let The People Say It”. This song has so much sentimental...
@THAREALYUKMOUTH x @theJacka x @LeeMajors510 link up for this new video to “All I Got” directed by Chase Los Angeles. Off “JJ Based On A Vill Story Part 2” out now...
@KLOCGORILLAPITS x @TheRemyRed x @theJacka x @jdiggsthizz link up for this banger “Time Gone Come” produced by @pakslap x Bandit. Off the upcoming...
@LIQZ100LBS x @theJacka x @Reign316 drop the new “Modern Warfare” project. With 15 slaps, Santa Rosa’s Liqz link with Pittsburg’s The Jacka and...
@MozzyThaMotive links with @TheJacka #RIP to reveal the gem “MIP The Jacka”, from long awaited album “1Up Top Ahk”. As the bay area was a true...
@philthyrichFOD x @TheJacka #RIP x @KevinAllenMusic unveil the official video for the Lev Burlak x Max Perry produced joint “Hella Dope”, directed by...
@LeeMajors510 pays homage to his longtime friend and bay legend @TheJacka #RIP with “Why”, the first single from his upcoming project “The Connect”. On the introspective...
@AllNDaDoeA1 x @CheezeOnDaSlap x @RUEGAR x @TheJacka #RIP are seein’ nothin’ but winning numbers on the new function ready street slap “Lotto”...
@Reign316 x @LIQZ100LBS x @theJacka x @JOSEPHKAYMUSIK come together for this new one “World Trade Center 9/11”. San Jose’s own Reign link up with Santa...
@LIQZ100LBS x @Reign316 x @theJacka x @berner415 x @JOSEPHKAYMUSIK link up for this new joint “Orlando Shooting”. Off the upcoming “Modern...