The release of “Straight Outta Compton” marked a critical turning point in the history of hip- hop. Let’s take a look back at the early years of hip-hop. 📸 Rapper Flavor Flav, director Spike Lee and Chuck D of the rap group ‘Public Enemy’ film a video for their song ‘Fight The Power’ directed by Spike Lee; 1989 📸 Run DMC and The Beastie Boys on a rooftop in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC announcing a Co-headlining tour in the summer of 1985 📸 Queen Latifah; 1989 📸 Eric B & Rakim On 14th Street; 1989