Elizabeth Cotten born / "Rapper's Delight" becomes first Top 40 hip-hop song - January 5th Flashback
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The Creation and Success of 'Rapper's Delight'
Discover how the iconic hip-hop song came to life in a cramped studio, with borrowed lyrics and minimal rehearsals, setting the stage for the global popularity of hip-hop.
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