August 10, 2022 Sophia Lewis hip hop history Def Jam's Violator Album Anniversary August 10, 2022 Sophia Lewis hip hop history Violator: The Album is the first installment in the Violator hip hop compilations series. It was released on August 10, 1999 through Violator/Def Jam Recordings. } } ]});
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