June 4

3 hip-hop anniversaries on June 4

1. 1996

   Tupac releases 'Hit 'Em Up' — the most notorious diss track in hip-hop history

   Death Row issues 'Hit 'Em Up' as the B-side to 'How Do U Want It.' Over a re-recorded interpolation of Junior M.A.F.I.A.'s 'Get Money,' Tupac (with the Outlawz) directly attacks the Notorious B.I.G., Sean 'Puffy' Combs, …

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   Today in hip-hop history — 1996: Tupac releases 'Hit 'Em Up' — the most notorious diss track in hip-hop history. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/hit-em-up-released-1996

2. 1996

   "Hit 'Em Up" is released

   "Hit 'Em Up" is released.

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   Today in hip-hop history — 1996: "Hit 'Em Up" is released. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/hit-em-up-song-released

3. 1998

   Central Cee is born

   Central Cee is born in Shepherd's Bush, London.

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   Today in hip-hop history — 1998: Central Cee is born. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/central-cee-born