August 1

6 hip-hop anniversaries on August 1

1. 1960

   Chuck D is born

   Chuck D is born in Queens.

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2. 1960

   Professor Griff is born

   Professor Griff is born in Roosevelt.

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3. 1986

   "The Bridge" is released

   "The Bridge" is released.

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4. 1987

   "Paid in Full" is released

   "Paid in Full" is released.

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5. 1989

   FBI assistant director sends NWA's label a letter objecting to 'Fuck tha Police'

   Milt Ahlerich, the FBI's assistant director of public affairs, sends Priority Records a letter formally complaining that NWA's 'Fuck tha Police' encourages 'violence against and disrespect for the law enforcement officer…

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6. 1995

   Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... is released

   Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... is released.

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   Today in hip-hop history — 1995: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... is released. https://hiphopstorian.com/timeline/moment/only-built-4-cuban-linx-released