August 12, 1977 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Dominick “The Jacka” Newton was born. The Jacka would grow up to: (1) become a member of Mob Figaz, (2) release 13 albums and 5 mixtapes, (3) have well over 100 guest features, (4) convert to Islam, (5) have his own label and (6) unfortunately be gunned down in Oakland, CA at the age of 37. Happy Birthday and RIP The Jacka!
On This Date In Hip-Hop, State Property released Chain Gang Vol 2.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, John Singleton’s Four Brothers was released and starred Andre 3000 and Tyrese.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Teren “Del The Funky Homosapien” Jones was born in Oakland, CA.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Dilated Peoples released their 5th album Directors Of Photography on Rhymesayers.
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Anthony “Sir Mix-A-Lot” Ray was born in Seattle, Washington
On this date in Hip Hop Funk Flex debuted Big Sean’s Control on Hot 97 and nothing was the same
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