DatPiff was a well-known website for sharing mixtapes that started in 2005, focusing on free music, especially in the hip-hop and rap genres. It became an important place for both new and established artists to share their mixtapes, remixes, and promotional projects outside of traditional albums. Artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, and J. Cole used DatPiff to reach more fans and gain recognition, making it a vital platform in the hip-hop scene during the 2000s and 2010s.
The site allowed users to stream and download mixtapes for free, acting as a go-to spot for fans eager to find new music. It also attracted attention by featuring exclusive releases and working with various artists and DJs. However, as streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud began offering similar content, DatPiff's popularity started to fade.
It was archived for a while but as of September 28th, it is no longer accessible. This is really worrying for the hip-hop community because DatPiff has played an important role in its history.
It had about 365,000 mixtapes. I'm curious if anyone from the DataHoarder community has attempted to save it. I would guess it's around 50-60 TB, so I think you’d really need to love hip-hop music to be willing to give up that much storage space.