The 1989 Grammy boycott by Hip Hop In 1989, Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff won the very first Grammy for Best Rap Performance. However, the win was not televised. Perhaps the higher ups couldn’t imagine people wanting to see rappers being presented with an award. Or maybe they didn’t know what would happen if they actually let rappers get on stage and speak freely, without … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
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Monday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
Good Morning POU! This week we will take a look at iconic and important moments in Hip Hop History. 30 years ago, no one though the genre would become the globally influencing behemoth that it is. Here's a look at some of the moments and events that helped to create this incredibly and undeniably "black" creation. 4 years after The SugarHill Gang released "Rapper's … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
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