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Hip hop was born.
It began on the streets of The Bronx, New York City. -
House party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue
It is said to be the first hip-hop party ever held. Hosted by Kool Herc's sister Cindy Campbell. -
'Rappers Delight'
Hit single by Sugarhill Gang, sold over 500,000 copies. The first ever Gold selling record in Hip-Hop. -
MTV Airs First Hip-Hop Video
MTV Airs a hip-hop video for the first time, RUN DMC's 'King of Rock' -
N.W.A forms
One of the most controversial groups in Hip-hop history. Their sound became known as 'gangsta rap'. -
N.W.A Gold Album 'Straight Outta Compton'
This album since then has sold over 3 million units and was certified triple platinum in November 11 2015. -
Hip-hop gets its first show on MTV 'Yo! MTV Raps'
After years of being rejected by the mainstream media. -
2pac joins Digital Underworld
as a dancer and roadie. -
The 'Stretch & Bobbito Show' is launched
The show was one-of-a-kind and changed peoples lives. They helped jumstarted artist careers like Jay-Z, Big L and Wu-tang Clan. -
NWA releases album 'N*****z4Life'
Their album sells over 954,000 copies in its first week of release reaching #1 on pop charts -
Dr Dre releases debut album "Chronic"
It was certified Triple Platinum by RIAA on November 3 1993 -
2pac is robbed and shot 5 times.
Tupac was robbed of 40k and shot 5 times in Quad Recording Studio. -
Queen Latifah, 'UNITY' wins Grammy
Queen Latifah's hit 'UNITY' wins 'Best Rap Solo Performance'. -
EAZY-E dies of aids.
aged 31. -
Jay-Z releases album 'Reasonable Doubt
Jay-Z's debut album 'Reasonable Doubt' was certified platinum. -
2pac Murdered
Tupac Shakur, a very succesful American hip-hop artist was shot in a drive-by shooting. He was 25 years old. -
Eminem 'Slim Shady' released
his debut backed by producer Dr. Dre -
Eminem 'Lose Yourself' release
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Jay-Z & Beyonce welcome Blue Ivy.
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Nicki Minaj Drops 'Stupid H**'
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Eminem holds concert at Wembley Stadium
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Hip Hop continues on..
At this point, hip-hop has officially become the most dominate genre in music.