Unleash the Beat: Top 8 Unexpected Fun Facts About Hip Hop You Need to Know

1. MF DOOM's Alter Egos

Unmasking the supervillain of hip hop: MF DOOM wasn't just channeling his inner Stan Lee when he crafted his alter egos like King Geedorah and Viktor Vaughn; he cleverly used these personas to delve into his own personal history and navigate the trials and tribulations of the music industry.
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2. Kanye's Magical Beats

Before he was Yeezus, Kanye West donned the cape of beat-making wizard with magical prowess in conjuring fiery tracks that sparked feuds hotter than dragon's breath: Kanye's production on Jay-Z's 2001 album "The Blueprint" – particularly the track "Takeover" – launched him to hip hop fame and reignited Jay-Z's beef with Prodigy and Nas, all while sampling The Doors like a true sorcerer of sound.
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Did you know there's a 639-year-long concert happening in a medieval church in Germany? With rare chord changes like a G-sharp scheduled for February 2022, this performance truly tests the limits of time and music! 🎵⏳

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3. Hip Hop Dreams and Government Funding

Who says money doesn't grow on trees? In South Australia, it turns out hip-hop dreams can be planted and nurtured with government funding: The Hilltop Hoods received a grant from the government to produce and distribute their first record, leading to the creation of the Hilltop Hoods Initiative. This initiative, now expanded Australia-wide, supports young artists by providing them with monetary assistance, mentoring sessions, and studio time for over a decade.
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4. Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Swass" Joke

In a plot twist worthy of a Shakespearean comedy, the platinum success of Sir Mix-A-Lot's debut album "Swass" was almost thwarted by a cheeky inside joke, transforming into an acronym that would make the Bard himself chuckle: Behold, "some wild ass silly shit" was born! The serious reveal: "Swass" not only introduced the world to Mix-A-Lot's nasal delivery and comical storytelling style through the chart-topping "Posse on Broadway," but also tackled societal issues like materialism with the critically acclaimed "Gold," despite occasional controversies surrounding the instrumentals and lyrical content of songs.
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5. MC Hammer Breaks Grammy Barriers

Before U Can't Touch This, the Grammy gods couldn't touch rap either: "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer was the first rap song to be nominated for Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1991, winning Best R&B Song and Best Rap Solo Performance, peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart, and snagging MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rap Video and Best Dance Video at the 1990 MTV Video Music Awards.
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6. SZA's Grammy Evolution

When SZA isn't busy counting her losses in a game of Grammy-nomination solitaire: she finally snagged a well-deserved win in 2021 for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside Doja Cat with their chart-topping bop "Kiss Me More," bringing her award tally to over 25 wins from a whopping 68 nominations, including 14 Grammy nods.
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7. Vin Diesel's Breakdancing Past

Before Groot put down roots in the Marvel universe, Vin Diesel unleashed his inner "Dancing Groot" on an unsuspecting world: Before wowing fans with his tough guy roles and tree-like linguistic prowess, Diesel was a breakdancer and even revisited his rhythmic roots on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
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8. Snoop Dogg on "The Price Is Right"

When Snoop Dogg wasn't sippin' on gin and juice, he took a spin on a game show to help contestants be drop it like it's hot on their household item knowledge: In an unexpected turn of events, Snoop appeared on "The Price Is Right," providing expert advice on the pricing of bird seed, paper towels, and pizza crust, ultimately guiding a fortunate contestant to win a car.
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