As break dancing became popular, crews like Rock Steady became world famous. ... I just popped up around 97th, 98th and Amsterdam. ... And he schooled us on poppin', we schooled him on breakin' in my Hallway, this was like 80 or 81. ... I want you to take them around, hook em up, and practice with them. ... But still, they were the movies responsible for bringing the dance and culture all around the world."...

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"Mr. Officer, I want to see you layin' in a coffin, sir," from The Chronic and "F--- the police," from N.W.A., are few lyrics from the music genre "gangsta rap." This kind of music is being sold to young children without any thought of concern. When many children listen to this kind of music they th...

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Moreover, I see hip-hop dancing as a way to communicate with the world, to show yourself who you are as an individual person. ... I am showing the world me, and who I am when I dance. ... He danced six days a week at that time. ...

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