Digable Planets Drop Classic Debut ‘Reachin”: Sept. 27 In Hip-Hop History
On this day, Digable Planets changed the rap landscape with their debut album and Lil Wayne is born.
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Prince’s ‘The Gold Experience’: A Guide to Every Track
Prince released ‘The Gold Experience’ in the middle of his public feud with Warner Bros.
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2Pac Asks ‘How Long Will They Mourn Me?’: Sept. 26 in Hip-Hop History
2Pac’s Thug Life drops, Ludacris undergoes ‘Release Therapy,’ J.Lo declares she’s still from “the block,” Shyne makes his Bad Boy debut, and Serena Williams is born.
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Lil Wayne Finally Announces Release Date for ‘Tha Carter V’
After more than four years, the wait for Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ is almost over.
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Watch Live as Will Smith Bungee Jumps Above the Grand Canyon
In honor of his 50th birthday today (Sept. 25), Will Smith will bungee jump out of a helicopter above the Grand Canyon and streaming it on YouTube.
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Tupac Shakur Releases His First Single, ‘Trapped’: Sept. 25 in Hip-Hop History
Tupac fights against police brutality, Raekwon grabs the spotlight and we celebrate the birth of Will Smith and Donald Glover.
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Writer Abdul Williams Sheds Light on ‘The Bobby Brown Story’
‘If we’re not telling about your personal demons and the mistakes that you’ve made, then we’re not doing it honestly. ‘
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Beastie Boys Announce ‘Live & Direct’ Book Tour
To promote their upcoming memoir, the surviving members of the Beastie Boys will be holding special events in four cities.
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A Tribe Called Quest Shares Their First Masterpiece: Sept. 24 in Hip-Hop History
September 24 saw A Tribe Called Quest release their first masterpiece, James Brown take some cops for a dangerous ride and a Cosby Kid head off to college.
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Pretty Young Things Repeat After Me: Why Michael Jackson’s ‘P.Y.T.’ Remains Timeless
While “Billie Jean” gave us flair, “Beat It” gave us defiance, and “Thriller” gave us nightmares, it was Thriller’s sixth single “P.Y.T.” that provided a timeless jolt of ecstasy.
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