March 12

4 hip-hop anniversaries on March 12

1. 1978

   Just Blaze is born

   Just Blaze is born in Paterson, New Jersey.

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   Today in hip-hop history — 1978: Just Blaze is born. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/just-blaze-born

2. 2007

   Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — first hip-hop act

   At the 22nd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five become the first hip-hop act inducted into the institution. Jay-Z delivers the induction …

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2007: Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — first hip-hop act. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/grandmaster-flash-rrhof-2007

3. 2012

   Chief Keef releases 'I Don't Like' — Chicago drill arrives nationally

   Chief Keef (Keith Cozart), then 16, releases 'I Don't Like' as part of his Back from the Dead mixtape on March 12, 2012. Produced by Young Chop, the track's pounding 808s, sparse hi-hats, and explicit South Side Chicago …

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2012: Chief Keef releases 'I Don't Like' — Chicago drill arrives nationally. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/i-dont-like-released-2012

4. 2018

   Craig Mack dies

   Craig Mack dies (congestive heart failure).

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2018: Craig Mack dies. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/craig-mack-died