On August 11, 1973, DJ Kool Herc was entertaining guests at a party in his building located at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in Bronx, New York. He put his own spin on the turntables. He began MCing. People were breaking on the dance floor. That night, Hip Hop was born. It led to a cultural movement that has been reflected in politics, literature, language, and art. View this collection of video clips to learn about the meaning of Hip Hop, hear from rappers themselves, and discover the impact it has had.
M. K. Asante, Associate Professor for the English Department in the Morgan State University, talked about the significance of Africa on hip hop and the meaning of the words.
