Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Hip-Hops Origin Story Is One of Political Struggle, Creative Resistance

Hip-Hop’s Origin Story Is One of Political Struggle, Creative Resistance

By Cameron Newman November 6, 2020

Hip-hop was a niche genre only a few decades ago, but today hip-hop is the most popular form of music in the country and one of the most popular worldwide. By 2018, Drake, arguably the most popular rapper...

Activism, Protest Are Central to Hip-Hop as Artists Continue to Fight the Power

Activism, Protest Are Central to Hip-Hop as Artists Continue to ‘Fight the Power’

By Sara Roberts November 6, 2020

From the recent surge in popularity of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion to the lasting fame of Tupac and Biggie Smalls, hip-hop’s influence goes far beyond its auditory and visual appeal; since its creation,...

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