How Hip-Hop Music Has Shaped American Culture
Born in the streets of New York, hip-hop has been a trendsetter in American culture. It has changed the way we talk, the way we dress, and the way we think. From fashion and celebrities to sports and films, you will find hip-hop influence almost everywhere you go and look.
1. Streetwear and fashion
Every style hip-hop artists wear has been very influential in the way we dress. From Kangol bucket hats, colorful tracksuits, and Adidas shoes worn by ’80s style icons like Run D.M.C, LL Cool J, and Salt-N-Pepa, we now went high fashion when Kanye West launched his own sophisticated Yeezy brand while Jay-Z has his own dapper Gucci line.
2. Silver screen
Movies helped introduce the world of hip-hop by offering a playlist and a virtual how-to for aspiring breakdancers. Hip-hop’s impact on American culture solidified when movies like “Do the Right Thing,” “Boyz N the Hood,” and “Straight Outta Compton” gave us a glimpse of the worlds where hip-hop started.
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3. Language
Hip-hop has a great impact on the way we talk now. It introduced new meanings to words like “fly” and “word.” In the 2000s, gangster rap coined “shizzle” and other variations.
4. Social Impact
Hip-hop became the voice of the people. Artists like Ice-T and N.W.A chillingly foretold the early 1990s social strife in Los Angeles, California, while Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G created amazing music about the West Coast-East Coast rivalry in the late 1990s. Now, many new rappers continue to create socially conscious music that speaks for the people.
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