The 50th anniversary and cultural impact of hip-hop | 5 Things



This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, a cultural phenomenon that has not only shaped the music industry but has also had a lasting impact on society and pop culture.

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At times, hip-hop has been a controversial catalyst for social change, self-expression, and Black empowerment. Journalist Kiana Fitzgerald takes us on a deep dive into the roots, evolution, and influence of the art form over the past five decades.

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4 comments

  1. Yayyy for gang culture and single-mother households, right???!!! 🙄🤦‍♂️

  2. This music made many rich so they won’t dare condemn it

  3. Hip hop ruined the black community but even acts as if was a saving grace. Amazing