... issues relating to crime, drugs, and poverty that needed to be addressed quickly. Since no one would listen to anyone of the lower classes about these issues, artists turned the page to musical expression. The nation of Hip Hop sure has come a long way. Chuck D. is one of the most influential members of Hip Hop's history. He is known for his ... on the west coast can fully understand someone using a different dialect in Louisiana. It may seem like there couldn't be that much of a language barrier between Hip Hop slang and standard English, however I do not see any way of interpretation ...

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• Grade Level: High School