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Happy Birthday, Kurt. (Image by Cleofus of TimothyHemingway)
BACK IN THE DAY |2/20/96| Snoop Dogg was acquitted along with his bodyguard of first- and second-degree murder charges in the shooting death of a gang member at a Palms park.
BACK IN THE DAY |2/20/95| The Notorious B.I.G. released the second single, Big Poppa, from his debut album, Ready To Die.
Happy 50th, Sir Charles
Hunter Stockton Thompson (July 18, 1937 – February 20, 2005)
BACK IN THE DAY |2/20/96| Jay-Z released the first single, Dead Presidents, off of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.
Happy 36th, Starbury
BACK IN THE DAY |2/20/96| Lord Finesse released his third album, The Awakening, on Penalty Records.
GANG SEINS
“Buttnaked” Tim Dog Photo Credit: Tee Max || http://teemax.tumblr.com
The 1995 Source Awards Part 2 | Part 3
BACK IN THE DAY |2/19/90| ATCQ released the second single, Bonita Applebum, from their debut album, People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm.
Happy 45th, Prince Markie Dee
BACK IN THE DAY |2/19/91| The Genius (GZA) released his debut album, Words From The Genius, on Cold Chillin’ Records.
Happy 43rd, Finesse
BACK IN THE DAY |2/19/91| Kid Capri released his debut album, The Tape, on Cold Chillin’ Records.
TRUCK JEWELS
Happy 48th, Dre.
Michael Jordan shooting Trick Shots at the ‘88 All-Star Game
BACK IN THE DAY |2/17/88| Geto Boys released their debut album, Making Trouble, on Rap-A-Lot Records.
Happy 50th, MJ.
10 YEARS AGO TODAY |2/17/03| R. Kelly released his fifth album, Chocolate Factory, on Jive Records.
15 YEARS AGO TODAY |2/17/98| Destiny’s Child released their self-titled debut album, on Columbia Records.
#MJ50
BACK IN THE DAY |2/17/89| The movie, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, was released in theaters.
ICED OUT
“GUESS SHOE” (All-Star Non-Nike Edition) Can you guess all ten? Match the shoe to the player. Answer here. Winner(s) to be announced.
Happy 55th, Ice.
20 YEARS AGO TODAY |2/16/93| 2pac released his second album, Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z., on Interscope Records.
Keith Allen Haring (May 4, 1958 – February 16, 1990)
GOT YOU ALL IN CHECK!
Lamont “Big L” Coleman (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999)
BACK IN THE DAY |2/15/00| Black Rob released, Whoa!, the lead single from his debut album, Life Story.
Happy 49th, Mark Price.
20 YEARS AGO TODAY |2/15/93| LL Cool J released the 1st single, How I’m Comin’, off his fifth album, 14 Shots to the Dome, on Def Jam Records.
Timothy “Tim Dog” Blair (January 1, 1967 - February 14, 2013)
Promoter buggin screamin, “Who the fuck invited Pun?”
Mike Tyson & Rickey Henderson - Yankee Stadium, Bat Day (1986)
Street Sweepers Presents Diplomats Unreleased Throwbacks & Unreleased Exclusives (2004)
Juan Epstein with Bobbito Garcia
#TonyStarksThursdays (Click and subscribe to my “100 Best Ghostface Joints” Spotify Playlist)
Happy 42nd, Gheorge
Happy 41st, Jeru. (via babylonfalling)
BACK IN THE DAY |2/14/91| Boyz II Men released their debut album, Cooleyhighharmoney, on Motown Records.
Get On Down reveals Ghostface’s Ironman Deluxe Box Set (via @pitchforkmedia) “Ironman will be released as a "Premium Collection: Gold Edition” CD box set, in a limited edition of 2,000 copies. It features the remastered album on
Sports Illustrated’s ‘Michael Jordan Turns 50’ Issue (via thesmithian)
48 Hours with Action Bronson - Noisey Raps (Episode 2)
Happy Jump Day
Haters Don’t Die, They Multiply On being creative, and how those voices get inside your head and stop you from shining. (via jsmooth995)
BACK IN THE DAY |2/13/96| The Fugees released their second album, The Score, on Ruffhouse/Columbia Records.
30 YEARS AGO TODAY |2/13/83| Marvin Gaye sings the National Anthem at the 1983 NBA All Star Game.
BACK IN THE DAY |2/13/09| Drake released his third mixtape, So Far Gone, independently through October’s Very Own.
Happy 36th, Randy.
BACK IN THE DAY |2/13/96| 2pac released his fourth album, All Eyez On Me, on Death Row/Interscope Records.
Happy 66th, Coach K.
BACK IN THE DAY |2/13/96| Mad Skillz released his debut album, From Where???, on Big Beat Records.
15 YEARS AGO TODAY |2/13/98| The movie, The Wedding Singer, was released in theaters.
BACK IN THE DAY |2/13/91| The Leaders of The New School released their 1st single, Case Of The P.T.A. from their debut album.
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