February 12

3 hip-hop anniversaries on February 12

1. 1980

   Gucci Mane is born

   Gucci Mane is born in Bessemer.

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   Today in hip-hop history — 1980: Gucci Mane is born. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/gucci-mane-born

2. 2015

   Kanye West launches Yeezy with Adidas at New York Fashion Week

   Kanye West presents the Yeezy Season 1 collection at New York Fashion Week — the formal launch of his Adidas partnership. The Yeezy Boost 350 sneaker becomes the most influential signature shoe in hip-hop since Run-DMC's…

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2015: Kanye West launches Yeezy with Adidas at New York Fashion Week. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/yeezy-adidas-launches-2015

3. 2023

   Trugoy the Dove dies

   Trugoy the Dove dies.

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2023: Trugoy the Dove dies. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/dave-trugoy-died