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Questlove of the Roots curated the tribute
performance and served as producer and musical director.
LL Cool J began the tribute with a dedication to hip-hop.
He said they were unable to go through all the genre’s history
from 1973 to 2023, but told the audience they were in for three
major chapters that chronicled the evolution of the genre.
Taking viewers through hip-hop history, each performance
explored the legacy of hip-hop style, choreography and tone.
The music, known for a quick beat and a raw sound, was born in
the Bronx and reflected the struggle of urban life,
predominantly in Black, Latino and Caribbean neighborhoods. It
eventually went on to become a global sensation.
From dance, deejaying, rapping and soul, hip-hop expresses
issues of social injustice, the joy of dance, and the importance
of community.
The genre emerged when DJ Kool Herc, whose real name is Clive
Campbell, hosted a back-to-school party in the Bronx and was
dubbed the “father of hip-hop."
(Reporting by Danielle Broadway; Editing by Mary Milliken and
Gerry Doyle)
(Photo: LL Cool J performs during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards
in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023.
REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
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