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1989 - First Rap Grammy Awarded to DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince made history by winning the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance with their hit Parents Just Don’t Understand. Although the award was not televised—sparking controversy and a boycott by several rap artists—the win marked a major milestone in the recognition of hip-hop by the mainstream music industry.

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