Hip hop began in 1974 in the Bronx, New York and is comprised of four main elements: emceeing, deejaying, graffiti, and breakdancing. Some of the founding fathers of hip hop include King Tim III, Sugar Hill Gang, Big Bank Hank, and Master Gee. There are three main subgenres of hip hop: gangsta rap which reflects inner-city violence, conscience rap which creates social awareness, and commercial rap which is made for parties and promoting albums. Hip hop has evolved over time and now debates content differences between current and past female artists as well as changes in slang usage.

1. The History of Hip Hop By: Aleseya Clark & Ty’Rese Gregory

2. In the Beginning Official Birthday: November 12, 1974. Hip Hop Defined: a form of popular music that's comprised mainly of 4 elements emceeing, deejaying, graffiti and break dancing these 4 are constantly being merged with others like clothing trends, slang, and general mindset.

3. Founding Fathers King Tim III Sugar Hill Gang Big Bank Hank Master Gee Wonder Mike

4. From the roots to the branches Gangsta Rap Conscience Rap Commercial Rap

5. Gangsta Rap Defined: a subgenre of hip hop that reflects the violent lifestyles of inner-city youths. NWA Biggie Smalls The Game Jeezy

6. Conscience Rap Defined: a sub-genre of hip-hop that focuses on creating awareness and imparting knowledge. Traditionally decry violence, discrimination, and other societal ailments. AfrikaBambaataa A Tribe Called Quest Common Lupe Fiasco

7. Commercial Rap Defined: music for the club or other social functions. Also used as the single or main promotion song for an artist's album. Soulja Boy Nelly T Pain Drake

8. Battle it Out Female Artist Now vs. Female Artist Then Content Now vs. Content Then

9. Slang: Ya Dig Defined: the continual and ever changing use and definition of words. Importance: To use descriptive words to express ones self when communicating with others

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