Hip hop originated in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York among African American and Latino communities. It is characterized by four main elements - rapping, DJing, breaking, and graffiti. Hip hop music emerged from DJs creating rhythmic beats by looping records on turntables. This was accompanied by rapping, beatboxing, and new styles of dancing. Hip hop has now spread globally and includes elements of storytelling, rhyme, and an instrumental "beat." While initially part of Black and Hispanic culture, hip hop music is now popular worldwide across various demographics.