Hip-Hop in NYC
New York City is the birthplace of hip-hop. Fifty years on, the artistic movement that came from the Bronx now straddles the globe.
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There are all sorts of ways to explore hip-hop culture in NYC. Read about historical and contemporary figures, art, businesses and more.
HIP-HOP IN EACH BOROUGH
Hip-hop started in the Bronx but quickly became a part of overall NYC culture. Here are some historic and inspirational guides around hip-hop in each borough.
Hip-Hop Started In the South Bronx
The South Bronx is famous for being the birthplace of hip-hop and graffiti, but there's also an abundance of heartfelt new offerings in the area spearheaded by locals. South Bronx native, celebrated DJ and owner of Sankofa Haus, Michael “DJ Spynfo” Eagen, shows us around the neighborhood of Mott Haven. As Eagen invites us along to explore, he connects with friends to reflect on the neighborhood’s progression from the 1970s to now. Watch to learn more.
NYC PUT HIP-HOP ON THE MAP
Explore sites across the five boroughs that are significant to the culture.
