In addition, Scarface and Bun B dropped their solo projects. Ludacris Becomes a Star: Oct. 17 in Hip-Hop History Ludacris Becomes a Star: Oct. 17 in Hip-Hop History Whodini becomes the first hip ...

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Visit an online experience on the origins of hip-hop by the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Check out the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap that includes more than 120 ...

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“To be a living witness for every first in hip-hop and have an exact memory of it…” He added, “No one asked me to, but I’m carrying that burden. And for all those who are present and ...