Hip Hop History

By cclarke1995

  • Cross Bronx Expressway

  • "The Last Poets"

  • "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"

    by Gil Scott-Heron

  • "Rapper's Delight"

  • Blondie's "Rapture"

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHCdS7O248g
    • First #1 song with rap vocals
    • First video featuring rap on MTV

  • Rodney King's Assault

  • MTV is Born!

  • Fresh Prince Wins First Grammy for Best Rap Performance

    The Drama...
    Beat out "Push It" by Salt-n-Pepa

  • Latasha Harlin's Shooting

  • Latasha Harlin's Verdict Upheld

    five years of probation, 400 hours of community service, and a $500 fine

  • Rodney King's Verdict

  • Period: to

    LA Riots