Another significant event that occurred on August 31, albeit not directly related to hip-hop, is the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997. She was a pop culture icon and humanitarian whose influence permeated various facets of society, including music. In fact, Eminem’s friend, Elton John’s tribute to her, a revised version of “Candle in the Wind,” became one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Her death had a profound impact on people globally, and the ripple effects were felt throughout the media and entertainment world, and while she may not be directly tied to the world of hip-hop, her iconic status and influence certainly have had some level of impact on the genre 🌹🎤