Philadelphia Hip Hop News, History, Culture & Community Stories
Explore original Hip Hop articles, Philadelphia artist stories, cultural history, interviews, community reporting and educational resources from The Hip Hop Foundation of Philadelphia.
Our editorial platform documents the people, places, ideas and creative movements that continue to shape Hip Hop. We examine the culture beyond commercial entertainment by highlighting its history, artistic elements, independent voices and ability to inspire community growth.
Featured Series: Hip Hop Is Black History
The Hip Hop Is Black History series documents the pioneers, innovators and creative practices that built the culture before it became a worldwide industry. These stories examine the development of DJing, emceeing, graffiti, breakin’, beatboxing, community gatherings and the traditions that gave Hip Hop its identity.
Hip Hop History Is Black History, Community History And Global Cultural History!
The Father of Hip Hop: DJ Kool Herc
Discover how DJ Kool Herc’s community parties, sound-system knowledge and use of extended breakbeats helped establish the musical foundation of Hip Hop culture.
This article examines the importance of the August 1973 back-to-school party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue and explains why Hip Hop began as a community-centered form of cultural expression.