Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo, Jr. was born in Queens, New York.

June 26, 2001 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Beanie Sigel released his 2nd album The Reason on Roc-A-Fella.

June 26, 2007 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Pharoahe Monch released his 2nd album Desire.

June 25, 1989 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Dr. Dre's brother Tyree was killed.

June 25, 1996 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, JAY-Z released his debut album Reasonable Doubt on Roc-af-ella / Priority.

June 25, 1968 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Candell "Candyman" Manson was born in Los Angeles, CA.

June 25, 2013 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Wale released his 3rd album The Gifted.

June 25, 2016 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Baltimore's Lor Scoota was shot and killed shortly after leaving a peace rally.

June 25, 2002 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Noreaga released his 3rd album God's Favorite.

June 24, 2003 - On This Date In Hip-Hop, Gang Starr released their final album The Ownerz on Virgin / EMI.