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November 14, 2003, Jay-Z releases The Black album. 

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November 14, 2003, Jay-Z releases The Black album. 

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The Black Album would be Jay-Z´s eighth studio album from Def Jam records and Roc-A-Fella.  The album would have multiple producers such as Just Blaze, Kanye West, and Rick Rubin. As well as having a guest feature with Pharrell Williams.  It would Reach number 1 on the Billboard Top 200, and three singles reaching the Billboard Top 100. with the rap album selling 463,000 copies in its first week, this would be known as one of the best rap albums of the decade and my personal favorite song on the project would have to be ¨ 99 problems¨.

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Born as Carl Michell, Twista was an American rapper who was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up he always had a love for Hiphop and released his first album in 1992 ¨Runnin Off Da Mouth¨. His most streamed songs would be ¨Do You¨ ¨Hope¨ and a feture on ¨Coco Butter Kisses¨ He would also have 17 top 100 Billboard songs with ¨Slow Jamz¨ reaching number 1.

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December 13, 2003. Nas releases his sixth album God´s Son 

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December 13, 2003. Nas releases his sixth album God´s Son 

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To end the year 2003 right, Nas would go on to release God´s Son, his sixth studio album.  The album would cover multiple topics, such as death, self-empowerment, self-spirit, and violence. It was a relatable album that would touch the fans on a personal level. The album peaked at #12 on the billboard 200  as well as topping the R&B/Hip-Hop charts

It would also be produced by notable names like Alchemist, Salaam Remi, Eminem, and Nas himself. ¨Made you look¨
would go on to peak at #9 on the Hip-Hop
charts and in my opinion the best song.

other dates 11/14, 11/27 11/28, 12/5, 12/6- 12/12

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December 21,  2010, Lil Wayne´s Young money Label releases ¨We are young money¨

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December 21,  2010, Lil Wayne´s Young money Label releases ¨We are young money¨

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In the last week of 2010,  the Young Money record label would release their first studio album "We Are Young Money". Featuring rising artists at the time Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga. the album would also feature Birdman, Gucci Mane, and Loyd, as well as being produced by The Biziness, Cool & Dre. The album would peak at 9 on the Billboard 200, it produced one of the biggest hits of 2011, ¨Roger That¨ which peaked at #2 on the rap and R&B charts.

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December 22, 1998, DMX released Flesh Of My Flesh Blood on my Blood.

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December 22, 1998, DMX released Flesh Of My Flesh Blood on my Blood.

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¨Flesh on my Flesh Blood On My Blood¨ was one of the most impactful albums of the late 90s released with Def Jam Records. It would have 15 songs reach the Billboard top 200, With songs such as ¨ Hell is Hot¨ and ¨ Its Dark¨ reaching Top 10. As well as the album peaking at number 1 on the Billboard top 100. It would also go on to sell 670,000 unit in its first week.

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December 24, 1994, The Notorious B.I.G released the single ¨Big Poppa¨ 

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December 24, 1994, The Notorious B.I.G released the single ¨Big Poppa¨ 

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¨ Big Poppa ¨ a song released by Biggie Smalls, was one of the most popular songs of 1995. The song was originally the second single on his first album " Ready to Die¨.  It would also sample the song ¨Between the Sheets¨ The single was certified platinum by RIAA and would go on to sell 1,000,000 copies on its own.  It also makes a reference to the original Bad Boy artist Craig Mack, with the line, "now check it, I got more Mack than Craig in the bed...".

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January 7, 1997, The single ¨Hit Em High¨ was released. 

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January 7, 1997, The single ¨Hit Em High¨ was released. 

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Hit Em High ( The Monstars´ Anthem) By  B-Real, Coolio, Method Man, LL Cool J, and Busta Rhymes from the soundtrack of The infamous Space Jam movie. With the music video feturing multiple basketball athletes and scenes from the movie, and the song reaching top 8 on U.K singles and having 11 milions views on youtube, this song played a very impactful role in promotion to the movie.

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Eazy-E released his final studio album "Str8 Off Tha Streetz Of Compton" on January 30, 1996

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Eazy-E released his final studio album "Str8 Off Tha Streetz Of Compton" on January 30, 1996

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This would be Easy-E's last studio album due to his death by AIDS on March 26, 1995. It would be released by Ruthless Records and  Relativity Records and is known as a Ganger rap/ Hardcore rap album. The album would peak at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 for albums and  #1 on Top R&B/HipHop Albums. It is certified gold and has sold 500,000 units in America.

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On February 6, 2003, 50 Cent released his sophomore album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" 

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On February 6, 2003, 50 Cent released his sophomore album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" 

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50 Cent's "Get Rich or Die Tryin'"  would be known as one of the greatest rap albums of the 2000s, it combines New York gangsta rap and R&B during New York hip-hop. The album would go on to sell 872,000 units in its first week of release, with songs such as "21 Questions" and "In Da Club" being the most popular songs. It would feature other legendary rappers such as Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Dr.Dre, as well as peak at #1  on the Billboard Top 200, and the R&B/Hip-Hop rap albums.

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 On February 13, 1996, 2Pac released his fourth album "All Eyez On Me" 

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 On February 13, 1996, 2Pac released his fourth album "All Eyez On Me" 

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The album would be released by Death Row and Interscope Records and would be 2pac's last album released while he was alive. He would express the challenges he faced and his upbringing, as well as the political problems in the world. Songs such as "California Love" and "How Do U Want It". It would go on to sell 566,000 copies in its first week, and Peak at #1 on Billboard top 100

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Born Andre Young, Dr.Dre was born in Compton, California he would work on being a D.J. during his teen years and this would be when his love for music would come. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records. Dre first joined a group by the name of "World-class Wreckin' Cru" but found his most success in the group N.W.A, where he would produce for rappers such as Ice-cube and Eazy-E, where they mainly focused on gangster rap and their personal life on the streets. Dre would release his debut album "The Chronic" in 1992 which would be a big hit and known for resettling the L.A area. In the 2000s he would produce for rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Anderson Paak, and would even own his own headphone company named "Beats By Dre"

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Erykah Badu was born in Dallas, Texas, and would begin her music career would begin after she opened a show for D'Angelo in 1994 in Fort Worth, leading to record label executive Kedar Massenburg signing her to Kedar Entertainment. Her R&B and soul style of music is what would give Erykah her popularity, she would drop her debut album "Baduizm" in 1997 which would give her the title of "Queen of Nio Soul" She was a core member of the Soulquarians. As an actress, she has played several supporting roles in movies including Blues Brothers 2000, The Cider House Rules, and House of D. She would take a break from music to raise her kids until 2000 when she would drop her second album titled "Mama's Gun"

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March 6, 1991, Tyler The creator was born.

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March 6, 1991, Tyler The creator was born.

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Tyler Okonma was born in Hawthorne, California. He would create a group called "Odd Future" which would feature other known artists such as Earl Sweatshirt and Frank Ocean. He would release his first solo mixtape titled "Bastard in 2009. and in 2011 would release his debut studio album "Goblin" with Sony Records. Tyler's music type and personality would lead him to such a large fan base, his music is described as jazz rap and alternative hip-hop. He has won 3 Grammy awards, a B.E.T., and an MTV music video award.

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march 15, 2015, Kendrick Lamar releases "To Pimp A Butterfly" 

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march 15, 2015, Kendrick Lamar releases "To Pimp A Butterfly" 

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Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp A Butterfly" would be his third studio album from Interscope Records.  It would sell 324 thousand units in its first week of release, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, and #1 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop rap albums.  The album mainly focused on Kendrick's upbringing and political and racial discrimination problems.

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Madvillain released their debut album "Madvillainy" on March 23, 2004

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Madvillain released their debut album "Madvillainy" on March 23, 2004

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"Madvillainy" would be the first and only rap album released by rap duo Mf Doom and Madlib. It is known to be recorded between 2002 and 2004 with little equipment in a Brazilian hotel. The process would take longer due to hacking taking place and music being leaked, so the duo decided to take their time and finish once their solo projects were finished. It would go on to peak at #179 on Billboard Top 200, and would mostly be produced by Madlib.

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Ermias Asghedom better known as Nipsey Hussle died March 31, 2019 R.I.P.

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Ermias Asghedom better known as Nipsey Hussle died March 31, 2019 R.I.P.

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Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper, entrepreneur, and activist. Emerging from the West Coast hip hop scene in the mid-2000s, Hussle independently released his debut mixtape, Slauson Boy Volume 1, to moderate local success, which led to him being signed to Cinematic Music Group and Epic Records.

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April 12- Cali Swag District releases the single "Teach me how to Dougie"

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April 12- Cali Swag District releases the single "Teach me how to Dougie"

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"Teach me how to Dougie" released on April 12, of 2009, by Cali swag District which would be the kick start the viral dance challenge "Dougie" The song would reach #1 on Hip-Hop charts, as well as #28 on Billboard hot 100. The dance was originally from Dallas Texas, and greatly went viral.

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Nas released his debut album "Illmatic" on April 19, 1994

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Nas released his debut album "Illmatic" on April 19, 1994

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"Illmatic" was released by Queens New York rapper Nas on Columbia Records. Nas would record this project in Chung king studios, as well as other unique recording studios in New York. The album was produced by  DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and Nas himself.  It would go on to reach #12 on the Billboard Top 200, selling 63,000 in the first week. With the album not having the best-begging sales, the album would have over 2 million sales as of 2019 and is known for being one of the best rap albums of all time.

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April 27, 2004, Jay-z releases "99 Problems" 

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April 27, 2004, Jay-z releases "99 Problems" 

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"99 Problems" a single by Jay-Z, off the album "The Black Album", was the third song off the album and would go on to peak at #10 on the "Hot Rap Songs Billboard", as well as #2 on the UK/Hip-Hop (OCC).  The song would be produced by legendary producer Rick Ruban, which would actually be his first produced song in many years. He would use Classic 80's samples such as "The Big Beat" and "The Long Red".  The hook  "I got 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one" was a spin of from Ice-T's single "99 problems' released back in 1993.

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May 9, 2011, Tyler The Creator his debut studio album "Goblin"

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May 9, 2011, Tyler The Creator his debut studio album "Goblin"

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Goblin would be Tyler the Creator's first album released with XL Records and would mainly be produced by himself. Artists featured on the album would mainly be members of Odd Future such as Frank Ocean, Syd, Jasper Dolphin, and Domo Genesis. The album would be described as "Horrorcore" a hip-hop music based on horror-themed and often darkly transgressive lyrical content and imagery music genre that would first be introduced on "Bastard." The album would go on to sell 45 thousand copies in its first week and debut at #5 on the Billboard top 100.

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Born as Terrence LeVarr Thornton in Bronx, NewYork. His early life was filled with lots of trouble with his selling of drugs causing it. When he was 15 he would begin his interest in music and formed a rap duo with his older brother No Malice called Clipse. The group would meet Pharell Williams in 2001 and this would lead them to sign with Arista Records in 2001, they released 3 studio albums together. Pusha's solo career would begin in 2010 after the duo announced they would be going on a long hiatus to focus on their solo work. Pusha would sign with Kanye's "GOOD Music" label and on March 21, 2011 "Fear of God" and would go on to produce four albums my favorite one being "Daytona"

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May 17, 1990- Ice Cube releases his debut album "AmeriKKKa's  Most Wanted. 

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May 17, 1990- Ice Cube releases his debut album "AmeriKKKa's  Most Wanted. 

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This would be Ice Cube's first solo debut studio album after leaving the group N.W.A. He would be with Priority Records, his new label after leaving Ruthless Records.  Public Enemy's production team, The Bomb Squad, and Dr. Dre would be a part of the Production process, with the album being one of the most defining hip-hop albums of the 1990s.

The album would focus on gangster rap content, drug additions, and racism towards people of color. It was a relatable album for people living the street life of L.A, with the album peaking at 19 on Billboard top 200, and selling 500,000 copies in America.

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May 23, 2000, Eminem releases "The Marshall Mathers LP"

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May 23, 2000, Eminem releases "The Marshall Mathers LP"

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This would be Eminem's third studio album released with  Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. Dr.Dre would serve as a big influence on the album with him producing credits, along with  The 45 King, the Bass Brothers, and Mel-Man. It would mainly focus on Eminem's rags to riches, as well as include Hard core hip-hop-themed music with the album gaining criticism due to this.  Rappers such as  Dido, RBX, Sticky Fingaz, Bizarre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, and D12 would be featured on the album with it selling 1.78 million copies making it the top most bought rap album in the first week of all time. number one would be Eminem's second studio album. There is no surprise that it debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 100, and currently having over 12 million copies bought in America.

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June 1, 1999, Ja Rule releases Venni Vetti Vecci (VVV)

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June 1, 1999, Ja Rule releases Venni Vetti Vecci (VVV)

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Venni Vetti Vecci would be Ja Rule's debut studio album with  Def Jam Recordings and Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records.  The album would receive mixed reviews with the style of his rap being compared to rap legends DMX and Tupac. It would peak at #3 on the Billboard Top 100, as well as selling 185,000 copies in the first week.  A hefty amount of features would be on the album with artists such as, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, DMX, Method Man, and Redman being a part of the album and with  Lil Rob, Ty Fyffe, Erick Sermon, and Self Service being a part of the production. The album cover would be a reference to the "Only Begotten Son" with Ja's head facing down and hands together with a white statue of Jesus standing behind him.

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Kanye Omari West was born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago. His early start in music would begin in the mid-1990s, creating beats for local artists. In 2000, Kanye would begin to produce for artists apart of
Rock-A-Fella is a key factor in Jay-z's critically claimed album "The Blueprint." In 2002 he would suffer a car accident that would end up leaving him in the hospital with his mouth wired shut. 2 weeks later he would release "Through The Wire" an iconic moment in rap history.  He would also add that he would be working on "The College Dropout" known as one of the best debut albums ever. "Graduation" "808 & Heartbreak" and "My Bueteful dark twisted Fantasy"  not only transpired Kanye into a legend but would forever impact the way rap music and production of rap is made. The use of autotune and the use of 808 would serve as a groundbreaking time.

Kanye would sign a Nike deal in 2009, releasing 2 different pairs of shoe silhouettes with them being up to $12,000-15,000 today due to the rarity.  But Kanye would leave Nike for Adidas in 2013 due to the Nike owner not paying him enough. He would create multiple shoe lines, clothing lines, and accessories with Adidas  at some point having a chokehold on the fashion industry, It was like if Kanye did something then everyone would copy.