Hip-hop culture was developed in New York City in the 1970's mainly by African Americans, first emerging from The Bronx; the lifestyle of Hip-hop culture has now spread to urban and suburban communities worldwide. ... The four historic elements of Hip-Hop are emceeing, DJ'ing, graffiti, and break dancing. ... Being used as a powerful voice in America, there were messages being delivered through songs that dwelled on uplifting the African American race and addressing problems that were against blacks as well. ...

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HipHop is a counter-hegemonic tool that can be used and even exploited by those individuals, in particular the youthful African American community and other disenfranchised communities, who, with HipHop as its voice would have no voice at all. 2.) ... The throne exemplified his importance and wealth further punctuated by the abundance of women, much life ancient Africans and Egyptians. ... The dance and clothing were very provocative; however this represents a different type of music within the HipHop genre. ... All these qualities combined; the clothing, the dancing, the makeup, th...

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African spirituals were carried to America among the hearts of oppressed slaves in the 1600s. ... African Spirituals gave root to other genres of music: blues, folk, and in 1950s, rock n roll. ... Hip-Hop is synonymous with the culture of appreciation of Rap, as well as one that produces different danceable beats. ...

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"Did [you] hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?" (Shakur, Tupac 3). These are words from Tupac, an American actor, dancer, poet, and rap icon. From the second he was born on June 16, 1971, he was destined for failure. Tupac was the rose. Born and raised in East Harlem, Tupac h...

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