18M views · 122K reactions | Allison Smith, born in 1969, started acting young, starring in “Annie” on Broadway. She’s known for TV roles in “Kate & Allie” and “The West Wing.” In 1982, she unknowingly performed one of the best rap openings of all time, “It’s a Hard Knock Life” on “The Oxford Road Show” from Manchester, England. | Historyinmemes | Facebook
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In a bizarre twist of history, child actress Allison Smith—best known for playing *Annie*—accidentally dropped one of the hardest rap openings ever during a 1982 rehearsal! Caught on a hot mic, her rhythmically fierce stage cue sounded like a raw battle rap verse. Though unintentional, the clip resurfaced years later and stunned hip-hop fans with its flow and grit. What was meant as stage direction became an underground rap legend. #history #rap #reels #funny #viral | Inside History
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