August 1: Raekwon Releases Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. (1995)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Raekwon cooked up one helluva debut with Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - released on Loud/RCA.
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August 1: The FBI Warns NWA. (1989)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, the Federal Bureau Of Investigations sent word to N.W.A.'s distributor, Priority Records, that their song "F*ck The Police" w…
August 1: Professor Griff Was Born. (1960)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Richard "Professor Griff" Griffin was born.
August 1: Coolio Was Born. (1963)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Artis "Coolio" Ivey Jr. was born in Compton, California.
August 1: Myspace Is Launched. (2003)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Tom's Myspace was born. Mannnnnn.. let me tell you about that BROWSE button.
August 1: Big L’s The Big Picture Is Released. (2000)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Big L's 2nd album The Big Picture was posthumously released on Rawkus Records.
August 1: XXL Magazine Launches. (1997)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, XXL released its first issue - a double cover - with JAY-Z and Master P.
August 1: MTV Is Launched. (1981)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, MTV was launched -- and guess what: THESE N*GGAS REALLY PLAYED MUSIC VIDEOS back then
August 1: EPMD Releases Unfinished Business. (1989)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, EPMD released their 2nd album Unfinished Business.
August 1: Chuck D Was Born. (1960)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Carlton "Chuck D" Ridenhour was born in Queens, New York.