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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World

90's Hip Hop Reflected Realities on the Street

Hip Hop continues to establish itself in the 1990s, reflecting the social reality faced by many African Americans in disadvantaged communities ravaged by drugs, gangs, and crime. Featuring artists Warren G, journalist Soren Baker, historian Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and Leah Wright Rigeur.

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From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.
Culture Wars
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Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.
Under Siege
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Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.
The Foundation
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Discover the factors that led to the birth of Hip Hop and its first hit in 1982.
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