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Kurtis Walker (born August 9, 1959), known professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Walker is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label. "The Breaks", a single from his 1980 self-titled debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song. Over his career he released 17 albums. He is an ordained minister. He also serves as leader of the group Hip Hop Alliance.
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16 Sep 2026
THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER to Launch 20-City National Tour Featuring Kurtis Blow And Da Brat - BroadwayWorld
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Read source ↗17 Jul 20266 concerts to see in NJ, plus a World Cup watch party - Bergen Record
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Read source ↗6 Jan 2026Doug E. Fresh, Kurtis Blow visit FOX 5 DC - FOX 5 DC
Read source ↗28 Sep 2025Milestones: Kurtis Blow (Self-Titled) by Kurtis Blow - Shatter the Standards
Read source ↗28 Sep 202545 Years Ago Today – Kurtis Blow Releases Debut Album & First On A Major Label - Glide Magazine
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Read source ↗11 Jul 2025Bob Dylan’s frankly surreal rap on a Kurtis Blow album, 1986 - dangerousminds.net
Read source ↗2 Jul 2025Rap legend Kurtis Blow talks 'Hip-Hop' Church - FOX 5 New York
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