Rap and Hip Hop: Crash Course Black American History #47

The video explores the origins and evolution of rap and hip hop, starting from the streets of New York in the 1970s. It highlights the genre's response to social issues and its four main pillars: DJing, rapping, graffiti, and breakdancing. Influential artists like Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy are discussed, along with the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry. The video also addresses controversies surrounding hip hop lyrics and the significant contributions of Black women in the genre. Finally, it examines hip hop's global influence and its role as a cultural juggernaut.

How did hip hop artists use their platform to address issues like state surveillance and racism?

What impact did the Black Arts Movement have on the development of hip hop?

What was the significance of Public Enemy's song 'Fight the Power' in the context of hip hop and social activism?

In what ways has hip hop evolved to encompass a variety of cultural critiques and shifts over time?