4. It’s a part of our cultural identity
Hip-hop is a worldwide phenomenon, however, its roots originate within the Black community. Hip-hop was born from our heritage and it evolved into a culture. As hip-hop pioneer, KRS-One once said, “Rap is something you do, hip-hop is something you live.” Our clothes, shoes, our hairstyles, our food, our cars, our speech, our education and most definitely, our entertainment, are all influenced by hip-hop. Hip-hop culture sets trends that the mainstream imitates, but will never truly duplicate. Hip-hop is infused in our conscious and our subconscious; it’s an essential part of who we are. Recently, our FLOTUS, Michelle Obama was featured in a rap video telling high school students to go to college. Mrs. Obama not only promoted education, but she also further solidified herself as a cultural icon by showing her love for hip-hop.
