Fans Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
A nostalgic crowd turned out to see an all-star lineup on Friday at Yankee Stadium, not far from the genre’s birthplace.
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How Hip-Hop Conquered the World
Fifty years ago, a party in the Bronx jumpstarted an essential American artform. For decades the genre has thrived by explaining the country to itself.
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People Saw the Barbie Movie, Then Partied Barbie Style
Infusing themes, characters and — of course — the color pink, people used the movie to inspire their own celebrations.
How Do You Tell the Story of 50 Years of Hip-Hop?
Hip-hop is a fount of constant innovation woven into nearly every corner of American life. So don’t look for cohesion: Lean into the cacophony.