January 08, 2007 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, DJ Flash and the Furious 5 were announced as members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – making them the 1st Hip-Hop act to achieve the honor. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 would kick in the door for Run DMC, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, NWA, 2pac, Biggie, JAY-Z and LL Cool J.
DJ Flash and the Furious 5 were inducted by JAY-Z:
January 08, 2005 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Nas marries Kelis in Atlanta, Georgia
January 08, 1975 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Ernesto “DJ Clue” Shaw was born.
January 08, 1978 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Justin “Just Blaze” Smith was born.
January 08, 2020 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap was certified PLATINUM by RIAA.
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Finally put some respect on Hip Hop!