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DJ Kool Herc is born

DJ Kool Herc is born in Kingston.

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People1

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Citations 3

  1. B
    Wikipedia — DJ Kool Herc Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  2. A
    Carnegie Hall — Timeline of African American Music — Rap / Hip-Hop Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  3. B
    Encyclopaedia Britannica — DJ Kool Herc Retrieved 2026-05-24.

Per methodology: Tier A = scholarly / institutional / primary; Tier B = trade press + paper of record + Wikipedia; Tier C = fan / community / specialist (with corroboration).

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