Jack the Rapper's Family Affairs Convention

CTL-E-4072 · Event · other · 1977–2000

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Annual convention for radio and music artists founded and hosted by Jack Gibson from 1977 until his death in 2000; an all-inclusive Black/urban music showcase where performing live could launch careers.

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Jack Gibson ('Jack the Rapper') — initiated → this record

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Lexology — Gibson family trademark enforcement

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