During the middle of the seventh month of the year, the are numerous memorable things that happened in Hip-Hop culture. From album releases (N.O.R.E.), to films (Boyz N the Hood), and birthdays (Lil’ Kim), stuff that happened over the course of these seven days helped shape the world of rap as we know it today. As the saying goes, “You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.” Here is a look at notable events that took place in Hip-Hop this week from years past.