July 22

1 hip-hop anniversary on July 22

1. 2005

   Craig Brewer's 'Hustle & Flow' premieres

   Paramount Vantage releases Craig Brewer's drama about a Memphis pimp (Terrence Howard) trying to record a rap demo. Three 6 Mafia's 'It's Hard out Here for a Pimp,' featured in the film, wins the 2006 Academy Award for B…

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   Today in hip-hop history — 2005: Craig Brewer's 'Hustle & Flow' premieres. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/hustle-and-flow-2005