June 8

1 hip-hop anniversary on June 8

1. 1984

   'Beat Street' premieres

   Stan Lathan's docu-narrative film about a young South Bronx DJ trying to break into the music business opens theatrically. Produced by Harry Belafonte and David V. Picker, the film features Afrika Bambaataa, Doug E. Fres…

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   Today in hip-hop history — 1984: 'Beat Street' premieres. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/beat-street-released-1984