Asked by Mercy Ndirangu on Jun 16, 2024
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Which of the following statements about Hip Hop is LEAST accurate?
A) It represents a distinctly "black" phenomenon,as evidenced by its popularity in Africa and failure to find audiences in Europe and Asia.
B) Accompanying the spread of Hip Hop music itself is a lucrative line of clothing and other products associated with Hip Hop style.
C) Hip Hop is used in many places throughout the world as a form of entertainment as well as a vehicle for expressing resistance to prevailing injustices.
D) Along with the commercialized style of Hip Hop superstars there exists another,"underground" style composed of a variety of local variations.
Hip Hop
A cultural movement that originated in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York City, characterized by four main elements: MCing or rapping, DJing, graffiti painting, and breakdancing.
Resistance
This term can denote opposition or defiance against an opposing force or authority, often used in historical and political contexts.
Underground Style
Typically refers to a subversive or non-mainstream fashion or trend, often associated with music, art, or cultural movements.
- Analyze the influence of Hip Hop culture within and beyond African American communities.
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Marie LaBrecheJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hip Hop has found audiences worldwide, including Europe and Asia, contradicting the statement that it failed to find audiences in these regions. It is a global phenomenon, not limited to any single racial or geographic identity.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the influence of Hip Hop culture within and beyond African American communities.