Hip Hop is a subculture movement that formed during the 1970's when block parties became increasingly popular in New York city. The basic parts of hip hop were all present in Trinidadian music as long ago as the 1800's. Some famous people who are considered the founders of hip hop are Tupac, Snoop Dogg, and Nas. Some newer hip hop artists are Schoolboy Q, Lil Wayne, and Chief Keef.
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