1. White Participation in Hip-Hop
It is important to note the history of Hip-hop as an original American music, more specifically, as an original African-American music that became mainstream American popular culture. ... White appropriation of black music can be dated all the way to the time period in which minstrel shows were on the rise. ... Furthermore, we can see the trend of white appropriation of black music throughout the next generations of black inspired music: Jazz, Rock and Roll, and eventually, Hip-hop. ... They assimilated the culture of black music and turned it into their own achievements of success. ... White...
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