What is hip hop?
Q: What is hip hop?
A: Hip hop is a type of culture/art style that started in the 1970s in the Bronx. It involves music, a style of dressing called "urban" clothes, breakdancing or "B-boying", and graffiti.
Q: Where did hip hop originate?
A: Hip hop originated in Jamaican American, African American, and Puerto Rican/Hispanic and Latino American urban areas in some of the larger cities of the United States.
Q: What are some elements of hip hop culture?
A: Elements of hip hop culture include music, clothing, breakdancing or "B-boying", and graffiti.
Q: How has rap and hip hop become successful?
A: Rap and hip hop have become successful music genres due to their popularity in the United States and Canada. Many popular musicians from the 2000s use nicknames such as Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne, and 50 Cent.
Q: Does hip hop incorporate other musical styles?
A: Yes, hip hop incorporates musical styles from pop music such as disco and reggae. It can also be fused with other genres such as country music and rock music.
