Technically, hip-hop has been around since ancient times. Through oppression, repression and regression, we have lost our roots. It's not a lost artform, nevertheless. Speaking for myself, I am very critical of hip-hop. It is highly influential, among impressionable youth (specifically). If used correctly, it can boost the morale of generations coming and going.
I didn't do anything different today, considering it was another birthday for our beloved artform. Handled business, made a few beats... kept it pretty low-profile.
I wrote this post on August 11th, 2025. I forgot to post it. Jeez...
I'll be around.
#therebirth