Hip-hop was born 50 years ago. Nelson George discusses its evolution and legacy

Hip-hop was born 50 years ago. Nelson George discusses its evolution and legacy

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Hip-hop is celebrating its 50th birthday. It started with a back-to-school party on August 11, 1973, in The Bronx. Clive Campbell, known as DJ Kool Herc, improvised and played snippets in a loop on two turntables to keep the music and dancing going. Amna Nawaz discussed hip-hop's evolution with…

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