People
This person is often seen as the founder of Hip Hop. He was one of the first people to use the double turntable.
Dj Kool Herc
Where did Hip Hop originate?
New York (or the Bronx)
This was an American record label founded in 1991 by Suge Knight and Dr. Dre
Death Row Records
This person was a former gang member and founder of the Zulu Nation.
Afrika Bambaataa
Where was Hip Hop listened to?
House parties and block parties
This is an American record label founded in 1993 by Sean Combs.
Bad Boy Records
This individual was only 17 when he was signed by Def Jam Records
LL Cool J
What is Hip Hop?
Hip Hop is more about music and beats. Hip Hop is the genre that rap is oftentimes paired with.
This company now owns Death Row Records.
Hasbro
This rapper was known for using inflammatory lyrics to express social issues. He was also a member of NWA and founder of Aftermath Records.
Dr. Dre
What is Rap?
Rap is more about the poetry of words and word styles. Rap is essentially more focused on the speech involved rather than the beats behind it.
This record label was founded in late 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field as a $20 million joint venture with Warner Music Group's Atlantic Records
Interscope Records
This person is a west coast Gansta rapper popular from 1990s on. Famous for albums “Doggystyle” and “Tha Doggfather”
Snoop Dogg
What year did Hip Hop originate?
1970s
This record company is used by many rap artist today such as Playboy Carti, Kendrick Lamar, Juice WRLD, DaBaby, and even Chief Keef.
Interscope Records