THIS DAY IN HIP-HOP... PARENTS DON'T UNDERSTAND

On this day in Hip-Hop history, DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince released "Parents Just Don't Understand."

On this day in 1988, DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince released their single "Parents Just Don't Understand" on Jive.  The single was produced by Jazzy Jeff and was featured on the duo's multi-platinum selling second album He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper.

"Parents Just Don't Understand" reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.  It peaked at #10 on the R&B chart.  It won a Grammy for best rap performance.  The single was certified gold on February 24, 1989 by the RIAA.

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Also on this day...

1988 - The Geto Boys released their debut album Making Trouble on Rap-A-Lot.

1998 - Silkk the Shocker released his second studio album Charge It 2 da Game on No Limit Records.

2014 - Iggy Azalea released the single "Fancy."