On this day in Hip-Hop history, Chance the Rapper released his second album Acid Rap.

On this day in 2013, Chance the Rapper self-released his second mixtape Acid Rap as a free digital download.  The mixtape featured production from Peter Cottontale, Cam O'bi, Stefan Ponce, Ceej, Noasaj Thing, Nate Fox, DJ Ozone, Ludwig Goransson, Blended Babies, brandUn DeShay, and Jake One.  Guest artists that appeared on the mixtape included Vic Mensa, Saba, BJ the Chicago Kid, Lili K, Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Childish Gambino, and Twista.  Acid Rap reached #63 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

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2002 - Blackalicious released their second studio album Blazing Arrow on MCA.

2002 - Naughty by Nature released the single "Feels Good (Don't Worry Bout a Thing)" on TVT.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Whodini released their third album Back in Black.

On this day in 1986, Whodini released their third album Back in Black on Jive.  The album was recorded in London and produced by Larry Smith.  The group's DJ, Grandmaster Dee, made his vocal debut on the set.

Back in Black spawned the classic joints "Fugitive" and "Last Night (I Had a Long Talk with Myself)" and the singles "One Love," which reached #10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; "Growing Up," which peaked at #58 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; and "Funky Beat," which reached #19 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  The album peaked at #35 on the Billboard 200 and reached #4 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  It was certified gold by the RIAA in June, 1986.

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2003 - Bone Crusher released his debut album AttenCHUN! on So So Def/Arista.

2008 - The Roots released their eighth studio album Rising Down on Def Jam.

2016 - Drake released Views on Young Money.

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Master P (1970) - American rapper, entrepreneur, songwriter, actor, record executive, record producer, philanthropist, and former basketball player from New Orleans, Louisiana.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Big Pun released his debut album Capital Punishment.

On this day in 1998, Big Pun released his debut album Capital Punishment on Terror Squad.  The album featured production from RZA, Showbiz, dead prez, Rockwilder, Frank Nitty, L.E.S., and Dr. Dre, and many more.  Guest artists featured on the set included Busta Rhymes, Funkmaster Flex, Fat Joe, Wyclef, and Black Thought, and others.

Capital Punishment spawned the singles "I'm Not a Player," which peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and was certified platinum by the RIAA; "Still Not a Player," which reached #24 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "You Came Up," which peaked at #49 on the R&B chart.  The album reached #5 on the Billboard 200.  It was #1 on the R&B chart.  The debut set was nominated for a Grammy and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

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1993 - Freestyle Fellowship released their second studio album Innercity Griots on 4th & B'way Records.

1994 - Warren G released the hit single "Regulate" on Death Row.

1998 - Public Enemy released the soundtrack to the film He Got Game on Def Jam Recordings.

2015 - Raekwon released his sixth studio album Fly International Luxurious Art on Caroline.

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Too $hort (1966) - American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor from Oakland, California.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, the Beastie Boys released their final album Hot Sauce Committee (Pt 2)

​On this day in 2011, the Beastie Boys released their eighth and final studio album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two on Capitol.  The album was self-produced by the Beasties and was originally intended to be released as two parts, however, the initial release for Part One in 2009 was delayed after group member MCA was diagnosed with cancer.  Guest artists featured on the set included Nas, and Santigold.

Hot Sauce Committee Part Two spawned four singles: "Lee Majors Come Again," which was the lead single off the album and was featured in EA's game Skate 3; "Too Many Rappers," which reached #93 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for a Grammy; "Make Some Noise," which peaked at #12 on the Rock chart; and "Don't Play No Game That I Can't Win," which peaked at #80 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and topped both the R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap charts.

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1999 - Naughty By Nature released their fifth album Nineteen Naughty Nine: Nature's Fury on Arista.

2004 - Jay Z released the single "99 Problems" on Roc-A-Fella.

2010 - B.o.B. released B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray on Atlantic.

2015 - Yelawolf released his second studio album Love Story on Shady/Interscope.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Outkast released their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.

On this day in 1994, Atlanta duo, Outkast, released their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik on LaFace.  The album was produced by the production team Organized Noize.  Fellow ATL crew and posse partners Goodie Mob appeared as guests on the debut set.

​Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik spawned the hit singles "Player's Ball," which reached #37 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the RIAA; "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," which reached #74 on the Billboard Hot 100; and "Git Up, Git Out," which peaked at #59 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart.  The album spent twenty-six weeks on the Billboard 200 and peaked at #20 on the chart.  It was certified platinum by the RIAA in April, 1995.

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2002 - 50 Cent released his debut album Guess Who's Back? on Full Clip.

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Cormega (1970) - American rapper and songwriter from New York.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Mobb Deep released their sophomore album The Infamous.

On this day in 1995, Mobb Deep released their hit sophomore album The Infamous on Loud.  The album was produced by the group as well as by The Abstract (aka Q-Tip), Schott Free, and Matt Life.  It would help define the New York hardcore sound that is still influential today.  Guest artists featured on the set included Q-Tip, Big Noyd, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan, and Nas.

The Infamous spawned the hit singles "Shook Ones Pt. II," which was the lead single off the album; "Survival of the Fittest," which reached #69 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Temperature's Rising," which was the third single off the album and contained a sample from Patrice Rushen; and "Give Up the Goods (Just Step)," which was the final single off the set and featured a sample from Esther Phillip's "That's Alright With Me."  The sophomore album peaked at #15 on the Billboard 200.  It reached #3 on the R&B chart.

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1992 - Kris Kross's "Jump" reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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MC Coke La Rock (1955) - Emcee from New York. Credited as possibly being the first emcee in the history of hip-hop. Known for his improv performances at DJ Kool Herc's house parties.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Kanye West released the live album Late Orchestration.

On this day in 2006, Kanye West released the live album Late Orchestration on Mercury.  The album was recorded in front of a private audience of three hundred specially invited guests at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London.  West performed all the songs from his second album Late Registration backed by an all-female seventeen-piece string orchestra.  John Legend and Lupe Fiasco were featured guest artists during the performance.

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1990 - X Clan released their debut studio album To the East, Blackwards on 4th & B'way.

2001 - O.C. released his third solo album on JCOR.

​On this day in Hip-Hop history, New Line Cinema released the film Who's The Man? 

On this day in 1993, New Line Cinema released the action-comedy film Who's The Man?  The film starred Yo! MTV Raps hosts Doctor Dr'e and Ed Lover as two incompetent police rookies.  A handful of hip-hop artists who appeared in the film included Kris Kross, Bushwick Bill, Busta Rhymes, Queen Latifah, Ice-T, and KRS-One.  The film's soundtrack featured songs from House of Pain, Mary J. Blige, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and the Notorious B.I.G. and peaked at #32 on the Billboard 200.

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1991 - The Dream Warriors released their debut album And Now the Legacy Begins on Island.

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Supernatural (1970) - American freestyler and battle rapper from Marion, Indiana.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Future released his second studio album Honest.

On this day in 2014, Atlanta rapper Future released his second studio album Honest on Epic.  The sophomore album was executive produced by Mike Will Made It.  Notable guest artists featured on the set included Kanye West, Pharrell, Drake, Andre' 3000, Wiz Khalifa, Pusha T, and Lil Wayne.

Honest spawned the singles "Karate Chop (Remix)," which reached #19 on the Rap chart; "Honest," which reached #18 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart; and the love song "Real and True," which featured Miley Cyrus and Mr Hudson.  The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200.

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2014 - Fetty Wap self-released his smash hit single "Trap Queen."

2014 - Iggy Azalea released her debut album The New Classic on Def Jam.

2016 - A$AP Ferg released his second studio album Always Strive and Prosper on RCA.