June 18 stands out in hip-hop and R&B for various reasons. This day has seen many remarkable moments that shaped and continue to influence the trajectory of these genres. One artist whose birthday falls on this date is the American rapper Takeoff from the Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos, who was born in 1994. He scored two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 with the group’s sophomore release, Culture, in 2017 and its follow-up, Culture II, in 2018. The final installment in the trilogy, Culture III , peaked at No. 2 on the chart and would be the trio’s final release. Unfortunately, Takeoff’s rise to the top of the rap world was tragically cut short when he was gunned down in 2022 when he was only 28.
June 18 is a day that remains poignant in the memories of hip-hop and R&B fans. This day saw the release of numerous acclaimed albums, but it also witnessed the passing of two beloved rappers whose young lives were tragically ended in violent ways.
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