June 9: Pumpkinhead Passes Away. (2015)
June 9, 2015 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, we lost Robert “Pumpkinhead” Diaz. The Orange Moon Over Brooklyn emcee passed away while awaiting gall stone surgery. He was 39 years old. RIP Pumpkinhead.
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June 9: 2 Live Crew Arrested For Obscenity. (1990)
June 9, 1990 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Luke and 2 Live Crew were arrested for violating obscenity laws after performing songs off their freshly banned As Nasty As They Wanna Be album at a club.
June 9: Mecca And The Soul Brother Is Released. (1992)
June 9, 1992 – On This Date In Hip-Hop, Pete Rock & CL Smooth released their debut album Mecca And The Soul Brother. Led by TROY and Straighten It Out, Pete Rock and CL Smooth’s 1st offering would peak at #43 on the #2pac 200. #NoTypo.
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P.H was my guy. Miss you man. #RIPPUMPKINHEAD #Homi