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Category: TODAY IN HISTORY

The Sugarhill Gang – “Rapper’s Delight”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 16, 2024
- 3.046 Views
45 years ago today, The Sugarhill Gang dropped their debut single “Rapper’s Delight” on September 16, 1979. Produced by Sylvia Robinson, “Rapper’s Delight” is credited

Happy Birthday Flo Rida
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 16, 2024
- 3.094 Views
Happy Birthday to Flo Rida, who turns 45 today. He was born on September 16, 1979 in Miami Gardens, FL.

Happy Birthday Metro Boomin
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 16, 2024
- 4.278 Views
Happy Birthday to Metro Boomin, who turns 31 today. He was born on September 16, 1993 in St. Louis, MO.

Happy Birthday Nas
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 14, 2024
- 3.590 Views
Happy Birthday to Nas, who turns 51 today. He was born on September 14, 1973 in Brooklyn, NYC.

R.I.P. Tupac Shakur
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 13, 2024
- 4.278 Views
Rest in peace Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996). 2Pac was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada on the night of September 7,

Happy Birthday Swizz Beatz
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 13, 2024
- 3.227 Views
Happy Birthday to Swizz Beatz, who turns 46 today. He was born on September 13, 1978 in Bronx, NYC.

Happy Birthday Playboi Carti
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 13, 2024
- 4.037 Views
Happy Birthday to Playboi Carti, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 13, 1996 in Riverdale, GA.

50 Cent – “Curtis”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 11, 2024
- 3.357 Views
17 years ago today, 50 Cent dropped his third studio album “Curtis” on September 11, 2007. The album features production from Dr. Dre, Eminem, and

Kanye West – “Graduation”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 11, 2024
- 3.783 Views
17 years ago today, Kanye West released his third studio album “Graduation” on September 11, 2007. It was primarily produced by West himself, with contributions

Happy Birthday Ludacris
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 11, 2024
- 3.722 Views
Happy Birthday to Ludacris, who turns 47 today. He was born on September 11, 1977 in Champaign, IL.

New Edition – “Home Again”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 10, 2024
- 3.146 Views
28 years ago today, New Edition released their double platinum sixth studio album “Home Again” on September 10, 1996. It is the only album to

2 Chainz – “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 10, 2024
- 3.277 Views
11 years ago today, 2 Chainz released his second studio album “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time” on September 10, 2013. It debuted at #3 on the

M.O.P. – “Ante Up”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 9, 2024
- 3.236 Views
24 years ago today, M.O.P. released their single “Ante Up” on September 9, 2000. The track is featured on the duo’s fourth studio album entitled

2Pac Was Shot In Las Vegas
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 7, 2024
- 5.308 Views
28 years ago, on the night of September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was in the passenger seat of a black BMW driven by Death Row

R.I.P. Mac Miller
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 7, 2024
- 4.293 Views
Rest in peace Mac Miller (January 19, 1992 – September 7, 2018). Born Malcolm James McCormick, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania rapper Mac Miller struggled with addiction and

Happy Birthday Eazy-E
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 7, 2024
- 4.740 Views
Happy Birthday to Eazy-E, who would have turned 60 today. He was born on September 7, 1964 in Compton, CA.

Happy Birthday YK Osiris
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 7, 2024
- 3.377 Views
Happy Birthday to YK Osiris, who turns 26 today. He was born on September 7, 1998 in Jacksonville, FL.

Happy Birthday N.O.R.E.
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 6, 2024
- 2.897 Views
Happy Birthday to N.O.R.E., who turns 47 today. He was born on September 6, 1977 in Queens, NYC.

Happy Birthday Foxy Brown
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 6, 2024
- 3.739 Views
Happy Birthday to Foxy Brown, who turns 46 today. She was born on September 6, 1978 in Brooklyn, NYC.

Happy Birthday Webbie
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 6, 2024
- 3.076 Views
Happy Birthday to Webbie, who turns 39 today. He was born on September 6, 1985 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Happy Birthday Famous Dex
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 6, 2024
- 3.706 Views
Happy Birthday to Famous Dex, who turns 31 today. He was born on September 6, 1993 in Chicago, IL.

Happy Birthday Lil Xan
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 6, 2024
- 3.293 Views
Happy Birthday to Lil Xan, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 6, 1996 in Redlands, CA.

Mack 10 – “Paper Route”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 5, 2024
- 3.058 Views
24 years ago today, Mack 10 released his fourth solo studio album “Paper Route” on September 5, 2000. It features guest appearances from Techniec, Big

R.I.P. Rich Homie Quan
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 5, 2024
- 4.666 Views
Rest in peace Rich Homie Quan (October 4, 1990 – September 5, 2024). Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, Rich Homie Quan has passed away due to

Big Sean – “Detroit 2”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 4, 2024
- 3.228 Views
4 years ago today, Big Sean released his fifth studio album “Detroit 2” on September 4, 2020. The project serves as a sequel to Sean’s

Scarface – “Deeply Rooted”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 4, 2024
- 2.993 Views
9 years ago today, Scarface released his eleventh studio album “Deeply Rooted” on September 4, 2015. The project features guest appearances from Papa Reu, Z-Ro,

Happy Birthday Beyonce
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 4, 2024
- 25 Views
Happy Birthday to Beyonce, who turns 43 today. She was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, TX.

Travis Scott – “Rodeo”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 4, 2024
- 3.280 Views
9 years ago today, Travis Scott released his debut album “Rodeo” on September 4, 2015. The album features guest appearances from Quavo, Future, 2 Chainz,

Drake – “Certified Lover Boy”
- By Mac Dee
- . Sep 3, 2024
- 2.856 Views
3 years ago today, Drake released his sixth studio album “Certified Lover Boy” on September 3, 2021. Its production was handled by frequent collaborators 40,

Happy Birthday Joe Budden
- By Mac Dee
- . Aug 31, 2024
- 3.297 Views
Happy Birthday to Joe Budden, who turns 44 today. He was born on August 31, 1980 in Harlem, NY.
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