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1 The Positive Side of the Hip-Hop Industry Jonathan Hall Section-612

2 Brief History of Hip-Hip  Started in the 1970s in the Bronx, NY  Gained millions of new fans across America through television shows and Hollywood movies  The first ever rap tune to be pressed on vinyl was “Rapper’s Delight”, by the Sugarhill Gang in the late 70s

3 Brief History- cont’d  Some of the first hip- hoppers include: - Afrika Bambaataa - Run-DMC - Furious Five - Kurtis Blow - Grand Master Flash - Kool DJ Herc - KRS1

4 Hip-Hop-Today SSSSome of today’s Hip-Hop artists include: Kanye West 50 Cent Freeway Beanie Sigel Cassidy David Banner

5 The Upside- Diddy  “Diddy Runs the City” - show awareness of the health and educational needs that face the children in New York.  Raised $1,000,000 for children’s charities: - Children Hope Foundation - Daddy’s House Special Program - New York City’s Public Schools  “VOTE OR DIE” Campaign  Has fashion line - Sean John

6 The Upside- Russell Simmons  Founder of Def Jam Records  Brought black hip-hop culture into the American mainstream  Played large role in producing the Philadelphia “Live 8” concert  President of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation - brings arts education to inner city kids  Has fashion line - Phat Farm

7 The Upside- Akon  Gave away clothing to kids in Dakar  Youth Ambassador for Senegal  Put on free concert for the people of Senegal

8 Speak Your Mind!

9 Reference Page Stark, Jeff (1999). “Brilliant Careers”. http://www.salon.com/people/bc/1999/07/06/sim mons/. (October 24, 2005 http://www.salon.com/people/bc/1999/07/06/sim mons/ http://www.salon.com/people/bc/1999/07/06/sim mons/ “Hip-Hop News”. http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4571. (October 20,2005) http://www.allhiphop.com/hiphopnews/?ID=4571 “Diddy Runs the City”. http://www.diddyrunsthecity.com/. (October 24,2005) http://www.diddyrunsthecity.com/ Robinson, Knox. “Prodigal Son”. Vibe November 2005: 108-116


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