Hip-Hop and R&B Milestones: February 5 Highlights

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Published: February 6, 2026 4:12 PM ET

Hip-Hop and R&B Milestones: February 5 Highlights

February 5 marks an important day in the history of hip-hop and R&B, filled with notable events and milestones that have shaped the genres. This day is a celebration of influential artists and their contributions to music, showcasing key releases and cultural highlights.

Hip-Hop and R&B Milestones on February 5

Notable Birthdays

Bobby Brown was born in 1969, eventually becoming an iconic R&B figure.

Historic Releases

1979: “Fire” by The Pointer Sisters achieved Gold certification.
1991: Stetsasonic released their final album, Blood Sweat & No Tears, reaching No. 75 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
2005: The Game’s The Documentary topped the Billboard 200 chart.
2011: Bruno Mars’ “Grenade” returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
2013: Brotha Lynch Hung launched Mannibalector under Strange Music.
2016: Fetty Wap’s “Jimmy Choo” ranked in the top 10 of the Hot Rap Songs chart.
2016: Young Thug’s I’m Up mixtape debuted at No. 22 on the Billboard 200.
2021: J. Dilla’s remastered edition of Welcome 2 Detroit received critical acclaim.
2021: Cardi B’s single “Up” reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100.
2021: Pooh Shiesty’s mixtape Shiesty Season debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

Cultural Impact

2002: Aesop Rock’s EP Daylight peaked at No. 15 on the US Independent Albums chart.
2013: Joe Budden’s No Love Lost peaked at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
2016: Wiz Khalifa’s compilation album Khalifa peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200.
2018: Mary J. Blige appeared on the cover of the New York Times magazine.
2019: Angie Thomas’s novel On the Come Up was published.
2023: The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences honored Dr. Dre with the inaugural Global Impact Award.

Iconic Performances

1998: Elton John and Stevie Wonder performed together at the White House.
2023: Furious Five performed “The Message” in a tribute to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.
2023: Beyoncé delivered standout performances at the 65th GRAMMY Awards.

Difficult Moments in Music History

2009: R&B artist Piney Brown passed away at age 87.
2025: Irv Gotti, founder of Murder Inc., died from a hemorrhagic stroke at age 54.

This day, February 5, remains significant in hip-hop and R&B, showcasing an array of milestones, artist achievements, and cultural influences. As the legacy of artists like Cardi B, Mary J. Blige, and Beyoncé continues to grow, we look forward to seeing who will leave their mark in the future.