Hip hop is a youth culture originating in the late 1960s and 1970s involving graffiti, rap, break-dancing, and DJ-ing. It describes sudden muscle contractions or freezing of movement. Examples of music with hip hop elements include songs by Jay-Z & Kanye West featuring Beyonce, Cherlise featuring Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Beyonce. The document provides an introduction to hip hop culture and music styles that incorporate its sounds and techniques.