Hip-hop has always been more than just a music genre.
Early Hip-hop artists saw Hip-hop as an outlet for young Black and Brown people to express their frustrations with the socio-political climate.
Hip-hop very quickly spread into mainstream culture
Artists around the country, such as Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, OutKast, and Tupac, put their own spins on the genre.
Hip-hop brought Black culture to the spotlight, and it heavily influences today’s pop culture.
There is no doubt that Hip-hop has made a groundbreaking impact on our society.
We see echoes of Hip-hop culture in our trends, fashion, and language.
Hip-hop’s influence resonates globally as well, as artists across all continents often take inspiration from its sound.
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