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Becomes father of Hip Hop
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The last poets release first able with spoken word a jazz instrumentation.
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First rapper to have major record deal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZDUEilS5M4
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Forms one of the most influential Hip Hop groups ever.
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After years of neglect, Hip Hop finally gets its own MTV show.
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New Artists such as Dr. Dre, Lauryn Hill and Jay-Z emerge as new artsts on the Hip Hop scene.
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In the months leading up to the 2008 presidential election, Democratic nominee Barack Obama galvanizes hip-hop artists into action.