On This Day in hip-hop history

February 22

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2 hip-hop anniversaries on February 22

  1. 1989

    DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince win the first Grammy for Best Rap Performance

    At the 31st Annual Grammy Awards, 'Parents Just Don't Understand' wins the inaugural Best Rap Performance Grammy. The category had been added for the 1989 ceremony — itself a years-late acknowledgment. The Recording Acad…

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  2. 2000

    "Whoa!" is released

    "Whoa!" is released.

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