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This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, a cultural movement that rose from humble beginnings in New York to fuel a worldwide phenomenon. Scholars may debate whether its roots precede Aug. 11, 1973, when DJ Kool Herc debuted his "merry-go-round" technique of playing funk breaks back-to-back to a roomful of teenagers in the Bronx.
Aug 11, 2023 · Examine the evolution of hip hop through half a century, from the Bronx in the 70s to its global reach and influence on 21 st century music culture, social justice, fashion and more. The Origins of Hip Hop. Who first started hip hop? New York City’s Afrika Bambaataa became known as ‘the Godfather’.
Aug 9, 2023 · Hip-hop (mainly that done by Black artists) and law enforcement have had a contentious relationship over the years, each eyeing the other with suspicion. There’s been cause for some of it.
Oct 2, 2023 · Over the last 50 years, hip-hop has been positively impacting young people who identify with its messaging and find comfort and solidarity in the community it creates.
Aug 9, 2023 · In the five decades since hip-hop emerged out of New York City, it has spread around the country and the world. And at each step there’s been change and... Skip to content
Jul 18, 2023 · Over five decades, hip-hop has grown from a new art form to a culture-defining superpower. In their own words, 50 influential voices chronicle its evolution.
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Aug 11, 2023 · Flipboard. Email. To mark hip-hop's 50th anniversary, NPR's All Things Considered explores five moments that are integral to how the culture grew and evolved.
