The Rise of Hip Hop: From Street Culture to Global Phenomenon
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Artists like Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur are easily recognized by hip-hop fans in every country of the world. Let’s dig into the history of phenomenal culture created in poor communities in the USA.
Hip hop as a cultural movement emerged in the Bronx, New York City, during the early 1970s. It started as a form of expression for African American and Latino youth who were facing economic and social challenges in their communities. The elements of hip-hop culture don’t only refer to music. It includes DJing, MCing (or rapping), breaking (or breakdancing), and graffiti art.
Hip hop quickly spread throughout the United States and became a global fade in the 1980s. The music, fashion, and language associated with hip hop began to influence mainstream culture. Hip-hop artists like Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C., and Heavy D were among the first to achieve success.
In the 1990s, hip hop continued to grow in popularity and diversity. Artists like Tupac Shakur, Wu-Tang Clan, and Snoop Dogg became household names and helped to popularize the genre. Hip hop also diversified, with sub-genres like gangsta rap, conscious rap, and alternative hip hop emerging.
Hip-hop has also expanded beyond music to include fashion, dance, film, and television. Its culture has become a way of life for many people, and it continues to inspire generations.
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