May 2

2 hip-hop anniversaries on May 2

1. 2007

   Soulja Boy releases 'Crank That (Soulja Boy)' — the first viral-internet hip-hop hit

   16-year-old DeAndre Cortez Way uploads 'Crank That (Soulja Boy)' to SoundClick, MySpace, and YouTube. The dance — eventually choreographed in classrooms and on military bases — drives the song to the #1 spot on the Billb…

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2007: Soulja Boy releases 'Crank That (Soulja Boy)' — the first viral-internet hip-hop hit. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/crank-that-released-2007

2. 2007

   "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" is released

   "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" is released.

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2007: "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" is released. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/crank-that-soulja-boy-song-released