is hip hop a culture ?

Answer 1

Hip hop is a cultural movement that began among African American and Latino communities in the South Bronx in the late 1970s. Portions of the culture began spreading into the mainstream during the early 1980s; by the 1990s, hip hop culture had spread all over the world. The movement is said to have begun with the work of DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaattaa and Disco King Mario. These days the underground hip hop community is a growing force online, led by social network video sites like RapSpace.TV

The four main aspects, or "elements," of hip hop culture are MCing (rapping), DJing, urban inspired art (notably graffiti), and hip hop dance (notably breakdancing). Most consider knowledge, or "droppin' science," as the fifth element, while others consider beatboxing instead. Others might add political activism, hip hop fashion, hip hop slang, double dutching (an urban form of rope skipping), or other elements as important facets of hip hop. In mainstream spheres, the term "hip hop" typically refers only to hip hop music (or rap music), the music produced by the MCing and DJing aspects of hip hop culture.

Originating from socially marginalized groups, the hip hop culture is spontaneously nonconformist in relation to the western system of values and esthetics.

Answer 2

Yes, it's very much a culture just like there are punks, goths, and metalheads, there are hip hop junkies--people who can't live without the beat. And just so you know, there's a difference between hip hop and rap. Hip hop discusses an issue and tells a story; rap just is some rhyming words thrown over a beat. Any idiot can be a Rapper, but it takes talent to be a Hip Hop Artist.

Example:

Rapper -- Ying Yang Twins

Hip Hop Artist -- Common

Answer 3

Yes it is, i believe that Hip Hop is a way of life. you have your clothes,your music, your shoes, the place you live, the cars you drive. Its a way of life, the things that belong in this lifestyle. and i beleve it could be classsifeid a culture because of it.

Answer 4

of course hip-hop is a culture

Answer 5

hip hop is a stereotype just like country music. if you're seen listening to hiphop you are considered a "*****" or a "wigga" or whatever...if you are seen listening to country music you're seen as a "cracker" or a "redneck" or whatever....each style of music can be seen as a culture but to society it's just a way for people to stereotype other people.

(no offense to anyone...just making a point)

Answer 6

No way. Music is not a culture. It takes more than that. And dressing like a slob doesn't make it a culture either.

Answer 7

No, it's a music genre

Answer 8

Nope - it's just part of the dumbing down of America

Answer 9

Fo shizzle my nizzle.

Answer 10

yea