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The Breaks - Kurtis Blow
Kurtis Blow releases "The Breaks" on Mercury records and is the first rapper to appear on national television. The record goes on to sell more than a million copies and hip-hop gradually evolves into big business. -
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Grammys 1984 - Moonwalk
Michael Jackson does "the moonwalk" at the Grammys. -
The Source Magazine
The Notorious B.I.G. is featured in the “Unsigned Hype” column of The Source magazine. -
Queen Latifah BioQueen Latifah wins a Grammy award in the "Best Rap Solo Performance" category for her hit “Unity.”
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Hip-Hop PowerShop
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney holds the first Hip-Hop Powershop summit to address the various political, economic, and social issues affecting the youth. -
Obama Rap Tributes
In the months leading up to the 2008 presidential election, Democratic nominee Barack Obama galvanizes hip-hop artists into action, leading to a slew of Obama rap tributes. -
Wembley Stadium - 2014
Eminem became the first rapper to headline Wembley Stadium, which holds up to 90,000 people.