Happy Birthday Kendrick Lamar, Krayzie Bone, & Venus Williams, Albums from the Lost Boyz, C-N-N

June 17th is stacked with iconic moments, from legendary birthdays to groundbreaking albums. Let’s get into it. First up, Kendrick Lamar—born June 17, 1987, in Compton. Named after Motown legend Eddie Kendricks, K.Dot started writing in middle school, dropped four underground mixtapes, and exploded into mainstream acclaim with Section.80 and Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. This week, Kendrick celebrates another year as one of rap’s most powerful voices. Speaking of the city of Compton, Venus Williams joins today’s Birthday lineup too—though legendary in tennis, her cultural reach crosses into music and fashion. Also Happy Birthday Krayzie Bone (born 1973) of Bone Thugs-Harmony, this rapid-fire MC from Cleveland . On June 17, 1997, Queens crew Lost Boyz released their second album, Love, Peace & Nappiness. Produced in Brooklyn and New York studios, the album debuted at #9 on Billboard 200, went Gold, and featured hits like ‘Me & My Crazy World’ and the posse cut ‘Beasts from the East’ with Redman and Canibus. Also on this day in 1997, Queens duo Capone-N-Noreaga dropped their debut The War Report. With production from DJ Clark Kent, Lord Finesse, Marley Marl, and features from Busta Rhymes and Mobb Deep, this gritty classic earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums list. June 17th—a major day for lyricism, East Coast vibes, and chart success. Which album are you spinning today? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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