August, 1963 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Artis “Coolio” Ivey Jr. was born in Compton, California. Coolio would grow up to: (1) become a member of WC’s Maad Circle, (2) live in a Gangsta’s Paradise, (3) release 8 albums, (4) act in films, (5) win a Grammy, (6) become a chef, (7) stand in the county line and (8) release a cookbook. Happy Birthday Coolio!
On This Date In Hip-Hop, The D.O.C. released his debut album No One Can Do It Better on Ruthless Records.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Chicago driller and Team 600 member Edai was shot and killed in South Shore.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Roger “Rampage” McNair was born in Brooklyn, New York.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Michael “Double K” Turner was born in Hollywood, CA.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, DMX released his 6th album Year Of The Dog Again.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Harold “Hype Williams” Williams was born in Queens, New York.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Carlton “Chuck D” Ridenhour was born in Queens, New York.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, EPMD released their 2nd album Unfinished Business.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, XXL released its first issue – a double cover – with JAY-Z and Master P.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, MTV was launched — and guess what: THESE N*GGAS REALLY PLAYED MUSIC VIDEOS back then
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