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Young MC was the first solo rapper to win a Grammy
Young MC was the first solo rapper to win a Grammy
A year after DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince won the...

1980s

October 9, 2019

The New York City Rap Tour was the first international Hip-Hop tour
The New York City Rap Tour was the first international Hip-Hop tour
The “New York City Rap” tour—also known as The Roxy Tour—was the...

1980s

October 9, 2019

Video Music Box was the first Hip-Hop music video TV show
Video Music Box was the first Hip-Hop music video TV show
In June of 1983, Video Music Box launched on WNYC-TV in New...

1980s

October 9, 2019

There was an all-female version of N.W.A, named H.W.A (Hoez With Attitudes)
There was an all-female version of N.W.A, named H.W.A (Hoez With Attitudes)
There was an all-female version of N.W.A, named H.W.A (Hoez With Attitudes)...

1980s

October 7, 2019

Eric B. & Rakim was originally supposed to be Eric B. & Freddie Foxxx
Eric B. & Rakim was originally supposed to be Eric B. & Freddie Foxxx
In 1986, Eric B.—then a DJ at WBLS in New York—was looking...

1980s

October 7, 2019

Salt-N-Pepa’s “Hot, Cool & Vicious” was the first gold and platinum album by a female rap group
Salt-N-Pepa’s “Hot, Cool & Vicious” was the first gold and platinum album by a female rap group
Hot, Cool & Vicious (Released December 8, 1986) the debut album by...

1980s

October 7, 2019

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