Hip-hop began as a vehicle for inner-city youth to express what was occurring in their environments. As a result, some of the most successful rap artists were raised in poverty-stricken areas that were often ignored by society.
Hip-hop stars such as Jay-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne and T.I. have shed light on the troubles of their community and, in turn, made their public housing projects and neighborhoods prominent through music.
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