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Celebrate Hip Hop Day with a bang! Jam out to your favorite hip hop tracks, learn some dance moves, and show off your rap skills.
Get ready to celebrate Hip Hop Day on Aug. 11 by showing your love for the culture! This day has been around since 1999, when it was created to recognize the birth of hip hop music and its influence on popular culture. From rap battles to breakdancing, hip hop has come a long way since its inception and is now one of the most popular genres in the world. Whether you're a hardcore fan or just getting into it, this is the perfect time to appreciate all that hip hop has to offer and its impact on society. So get out there and show your support!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Hip Hop</div><div class='timeline-text'>DJ Kool Herc plays at a party in the Bronx, New York, marking the birth of the hip hop genre.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Commercial Success</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang becomes the first commercially successful hip hop song.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Platinum Hip Hop Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Run-DMC's "Raising Hell" becomes the first hip hop album to go platinum.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hip Hop Dominates Charts</div><div class='timeline-text'>N.W.A.'s "Niggaz4Life" becomes the first hardcore rap album to top the Billboard 200 chart.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Hip Hop Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hip Hop Day is first celebrated on August 11 to commemorate the birth and evolution of the genre and its impact on global culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hip Hop's Global Influence</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hip hop culture continues to influence music, fashion, and entertainment worldwide, demonstrating its lasting impact and relevance.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a rap battle</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and organize a rap battle. Pick a venue, create some rules, and have everyone write their own raps. Who knows, you might discover the next big hip hop artist!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local hip hop museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many cities now have hip hop museums that showcase the history of the genre, from its roots to current popular songs. Visiting one is a great way to learn more about hip hop and celebrate the culture.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a hip hop dance party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nothing says hip hop like breaking out your moves on the dance floor! Put together a playlist of classic and current hip hop songs and have everyone show off their best moves.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to old school tracks</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip back in time by spending the day listening to classic hip hop tracks. Get a group of friends together and take turns sharing your favorite tunes from the golden age of hip hop.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a mixtape</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your own spin on the celebration by creating a mixtape of your favorite hip hop songs. Whether it's for yourself or as a gift for someone else, it's sure to be appreciated.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It reflects our culture</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Hip hop is an important part of modern culture, representing the lives and experiences of people from all backgrounds. It's a unique form of self-expression that allows us to tell stories and share ideas that would otherwise go unheard in mainstream society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Not only does hip hop provide a platform for self expression, but it also has the power to bring people together from different walks of life. Whether it's at a music festival or a local club, hip hop provides a way for us to connect with one another through mutual appreciation for the art form.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're into rapping, producing beats, DJing, bboying or graffiti writing, hip hop embraces those who dare to be creative and express themselves without bounds. It celebrates individuality and promotes collaboration among artists, inspiring people from all around the world to come together and create amazing works of art!</p></div></div>
Hip Hop Day is celebrated on August 11th every year. In 2024 Hip Hop Day will occur on a Sunday.
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