1984: FRESH FEST
Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Whodini, The Fat Boys, LL Cool J got together for hip hop's first arena tour


1985:
Four rap albums on Billboard's Top Black Albums charts
On the pop charts:
Run-DMC
The Fat Boys

The 80s:
Hip Hop's
First Steps




Endorsments:
Run-DMC: Adidas
The Fat Boys: Swatch
LL Cool J: Troop









1988:
There are 4 rap albums on Billboard's Top Pop charts

1989:
There are 16 rap albums on Billboard's Top Black Albums charts
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