September 2nd: This Day in Hip-Hop

what's up, In 1983, Maurice "Rich Boy" Richards was born in Mobile, Alabama. He made a significant impact in 2006 with his debut single, "Throw Some D's," which climbed to No. 2 on Billboard's Rap chart and reached No. 6 on the Hot 100. This achievement earned him the title of Rookie of the Year at the BET Hip-Hop Awards. However, despite his continued dedication to music, subsequent releases failed to match the commercial success of his debut. Moving to 1993, Snoop Dogg's life took a dramatic turn as he became officially charged with murder. Following his appearance as a presenter at the MTV Video Music Awards, Snoop Dogg voluntarily surrendered to the Los Angeles police in connection with the murder of Philip Woldemariam, which had occurred a week earlier. Snoop Dogg was released on $1 million bail but was eventually charged with first- and second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit assault, voluntary manslaughter, and accessory to a murder after the fact. In 1997, Master P released his sixth studio album, "Ghetto D," on September 2nd. It initially debuted at No. 137 on the Billboard 200 but swiftly climbed to the coveted No. 1 spot on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/ Hip-Hop Albums chart within its second week. Notably, hit singles such as "I Miss My Homies" and"Make 'Em Say Uhh!" achieved considerable success in 1997 and 1998. In 2008, amid a challenging economic climate, Jeezy released his third album, "The Recession." The album featured the hit track "Put On," featuring a guest appearance by Kanye West. This collaboration marked Kanye's return to music following his mother's passing and his debut use of Auto-Tune. The production of the track was entrusted to Drumma Boy, who aimed to create an anthem reminiscent of the Chicago Bulls' entrance music, capturing the essence of primetime moments on the basketball court. In 2008, DJ Premier, also known as Preemo, introduced "Beats That Collected Dust Vol. 1," showcasing his exceptional production skills. In 2014, Jeezy unveiled his seventh studio album, "Seen It All: The Autobiography," on September 2nd, released through CTE World and Def Jam Recordings. The album was supported by two singles, "Me OK" and"Seen It All," and garnered generally positive reviews from music critics. It debuted at the second position on the US Billboard 200, with sales of 121,000 copies in its opening week. Travis Scott's second studio album, "Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight," was released on September 2, 2016, through Grand Hustle Records and Epic Records. This album featured three successful singles: "Wonderful," "Pick Up the Phone," and "Goosebumps." It received generally favorable reviews from critics and debuted at the number one spot on the US Billboard 200, with 88,000 album units sold in its first week. Also on September 2, 2016, American rapper Isaiah Rashad dropped his second studio album, "The Sun's Tirade. " Released under Top Dawg Entertainment, the album received critical acclaim from music critics and found its place on various end-of-year best album lists from multiple publications. It debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200 and was supported by the critically acclaimed lead single, "Free Lunch." Lastly, in 2022, Snoop Dogg ventured into the realm of NFTs with the release of "Metaverse: The NFT Drop, Vol. 2" under Real Talk Entertainment, embracing the world of digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens. Thanks for watching!