Hip-hop Icons Reflect on the Impact of Their First Rap Song

In celebration of hip-hop's 50th anniversary, various rap artists and DJs, including Killer Mike, Fat Joe, and King Combs, share their first memories of hearing a rap song and how it resonated with them. From Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's "The Message" to Ice T's "6 'N the Mornin'" and Tupac Shakur's "Ambitionz Az a Ridah," these artists recall the songs that hooked them and solidified their love for hip-hop. Other influential tracks mentioned include 2 Live Crew's "Me So Horny," Will Smith's "Miami," and Trina's "Pull Over."