Hip Hop

By SucukAdam

  • DJ Kool Herc's Back-to-School Jam

    Considered the birth of hip hop, DJ Kool Herc hosted a party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, introducing the "breakbeat" DJing style

  • Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" Released

    The first commercially successful hip hop single, bringing the genre to mainstream audience

  • Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five Release "The Message"

    A seminal track highlighting social issues, showcasing hip hop's potential for storytelling and social commentary.

  • Run-D.M.C. and Aerosmith Collaborate on "Walk This Way"

    A groundbreaking fusion of rock and hip hop, breaking genre barriers and expanding hip hop's audience. ​

  • Dr. Dre Releases "The Chronic"

    A defining album for West Coast hip hop, introducing the G-funk style and launching Snoop Dogg's career. ​

  • Tupac Shakur's Death

    A pivotal moment in hip hop history, highlighting the East Coast-West Coast rivalry and impacting the genre's direction. ​

  • Eminem Wins Academy Award for "Lose Yourself"

    Marking hip hop's recognition in mainstream culture, Eminem's track from "8 Mile" wins Best Original Song. ​

  • Hip Hop Becomes Most Popular Music Genre in the U.S.

    Reflecting its global influence, hip hop surpasses rock in total consumption, according to Nielsen Music. ​