Hip Hop Civil Rights Movement Analysis

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Hip-Hop is most definitely a movement, because of the impact it has over decades, with artist like Nas to J.Cole giving voices for the voiceless. Hip-Hop was thought to be a bunch of “thugs”, “drug dealers”, or whatever racial stigma. Hip-hop allows those people to voice their stories, in which might be the breakthrough for another person. Hip-Hop has taken a lane in the fashion world, with so many African-Americans starting their own company is an amazing accomplishment, especially when you’ve came from nothing. Look at Sean “Diddy” Combs, a man who came from living in the projects of New York, to now be the face and owner of several businesses (Sean John Clothing, Cîroc, Bad Boy Records).

“Black Lives Matter is an ideological and political intervention in a world where Black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise. It is an affirmation of Black folks’ contributions to this society, our humanity, and our resilience in the face of deadly oppression” (Garza. A, 2014). The #BlackLivesMatter movement is my modern day Civil Rights movement, this movement has spark plenty of controversies, but also sheds light on the oppression on not just blacks, but other races as well. This movement is so important to me because, not only does it give many Black Americans a voice and platform, but the start of this movement was in the honor of Trayvon Martin, who so happens to be the same age as myself. What I love about this movement is it not only sheds light on taboo topics, but it brings a sense of togetherness with the black communities, I’ve watched documentaries that showed bitter gang rivals put …show more content…
Hip-Hop is a movement that is spread through millions of countries, sharing not only powerful lyrics, but leaves the fans with a life lesson. Hip-Hop is a platform for artist to be heard, and supporters to have their voices
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