Hip-hop is international, multigenerational and even intergalactic, writes _Jahan. Here's how we're celebrating its 50th anniversary.
It speaks to everything in this world and beyond. Race. And money. And power. And politics. And gender. And sex. And art. And tech. And space. And the future.This concept was the impetus for a new project we’re debuting at The ReidOut and across MSNBC . “Hip-Hop Is Universal” celebrates the genre's 50th anniversary and forecasts its future as well.
We’ll be sharing hip-hop-focused blogs, videos and audio content in the lead-up to and after Aug. 11, which is the official anniversary.
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