August 18: Dave East Releases Paranoia: A True Story. (2017)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Dave East released his Def Jam debut Paranoia.
August 18: Travis Scott Releases Days Before Rodeo. (2014)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Travis Scott released his 2nd tape Days Before Rodeo on Grand Hustle.
August 17: Yo! MTV Raps’ Final Episode. (1995)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Yo! MTV Raps final episode aired on MTV.
August 17: Mobb Deep Releases Murda Muzik. (1999)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Mobb Deep released their 4th album Murda Muzik on Loud / Columbia.
August 17: Scarface Releases The World Is Yours. (1993)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Brother Mob released his second album The World Is Yours.
August 17: Ludacris Releases Incognegro. (1999)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Ludacris released his debut album Incognegro.
August 17: Plug Won Was Born. (1969)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Kelvin "Plug Won" Mercer was born in The Bronx, New York.
August 17: Joyner Lucas Was Born. (1988)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, Joyner Lucas was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.
August 17: “Rap Riot” Cancels RUN-DMC Concert. (1986)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, during the Cali stop of RUN-DMC's Raising Hell Tour, a huge gang brawl cracked off at the Long Beach Arena
August 17: 213 Release The Hard Way. (2004)
On This Date In Hip-Hop, 213 released their debut album The Hard Way.