History of Rap
Definitions: Rap A type of rhythmic talking, often with accompanying rhythm instruments Rapper A performer of rap music Hip Hop Culture A U.S. pop culture movement in the late 70s consisting of rap music, graffiti art, and break dancing
Old School – 1970s Afrika Bambaataa Former gang member turned DJ Formed the Zulu Nation Created the 4 elements of Hip Hop DJ ing Breaking Graffiti Artist MC ing
The 80s Run DMC Public Enemy Gangsta Rap emerges Ice-T N.W.A. Beginnings of West Coast vs. East Coast Hip Hop Culture explodes
The 1990s A softer side of rap Will Smith MC Hammer Vanilla Ice Girls Break In Salt N Pepa Rap becomes more mainstream
The New Millennium Trends back to more hard core style Dr. Dre Eminem Tupac Murdered Biggie Smalls murdered
Today’s Rappers Continues to be hard core Violence Drugs Alcohol Lil’ Herb Fetty Wap Nicki Minaj Chief Keef