This Day in Hip Hop & R&B History: November 5
Nov. 5 remains significant, as it falls in Hip-Hop History Month. On this date, 2Pac released an album posthumously, and Diana Ross made a return after a 15-year sabbatical. Check…
Nov. 5 remains significant, as it falls in Hip-Hop History Month. On this date, 2Pac released an album posthumously, and Diana Ross made a return after a 15-year sabbatical. Check out other notable headlines throughout hip-hop and R&B history on this day.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Nov. 5 saw the release of several top-selling albums and chart-busting hits:
- 1996: Death Row Records released 2Pac's fifth studio album titled The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory. It was 2Pac's first posthumous album under his alias Makaveli.
- 1996: LL Cool J dropped All World: The Greatest Hits, a compilation album of his most popular songs. The 16-track album peaked at No. 29 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
- 2002: Justin Timberlake released his debut solo album, Justified. It featured the singles "Cry Me a River" and "Like I Love You" and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 weekly chart.
- 2002: Deborah Cox released her third album, The Morning After. It earned mixed reviews and became her highest-charting album on the U.S. Billboard 200.
- 2002: Jaheim released Still Ghetto, which is his second studio album. It charted at No. 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
- 2013: Eminem released his eighth studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The highly anticipated album topped the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
- 2021: Summer Walker released Still Over It, which was her sophomore studio album. Featuring guest appearances from Pharrell Williams, Cardi B, Omarion, and more, the album topped the U.S. Billboard 200 weekly chart.
- 2021: Key Glock dropped his second studio album, Yellow Tape 2. It peaked at No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
- 2021: Marking her return after over 15 years, Diana Ross released her 25th album, Thank You. Coincidentally, the album peaked at No. 25 on the U.S. Top R&B Albums chart.
Cultural Milestones
Celebrated artists won different awards and achieved various cultural milestones on this date:
- 1956: The Nat King Cole Show premiered on NBC television. It was the first variety show of its kind to feature an African American host.
- 2017: Toni Braxton won the Legend Award at the 2017 Soul Train Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Other award winners that evening included Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, and Chance the Rapper.
Notable Recordings and Performances
A top artist thrilled music fans with their performance on Nov. 5:
- 2017: Jay-Z delivered a masterful performance at the Pepsi Center in Denver during his 4:44 Tour.
- 2021: Master P, Lil Baby, and SZA excited crowds with their performances on the first night of the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas.
Industry Changes and Challenges
On this date, the industry witnessed tragic moments that changed the music scene:
- 2002: Billy Guy, the lead singer for the Coasters, died of cardiovascular disease at 66 years of age.
- 2021: The Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, ended in tragedy as 10 fans died from injuries sustained from a crowd surge during Travis Scott's performance.
Nov. 5 witnessed intriguing moments, with various artists finding their big break and others continuing to thrill fans with their new releases. Stay in touch to discover more historical events that redefined the hip-hop and R&B industry.
