SOURCE DIALOGUE

TIARA FULTON

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I just love hip hop music guys! The history is fascinating.

Me too Mr. Turtle, it has changed society

My only problem is that critics equate rappers to thugs and as a threat to society.

Whats so interesting about the history of hip hop Mr. Turtle?

Its interesting because it rose during a time of violence and gang life in communities.

Hey guys how are yall?

We are great, nice of you to join us. We were just discussing I was telling Idris that hip hop rose from street hip hop music

gangs in the 50s & 60s

Because hip-hop has roots in street gangs. Gangs That cool mr. turtle. How tagged their territory and did graffiti and gangs even their rivals to provoke come into play during the them. Those who were not rise of hip hop culture? in gangs expressed their art on the citys train system.

I think graffiti was a way of expression and an outlet for the youth. Critics tend to think that rappers speak entirely autobiographically.

I agree Tricia. What they talk about doesnt mean theyve lived the events or acted the actions out. Crtitics try to falsely link their lyrics to violence that is occurring.

Thats right tiara. I believe Hip hip is a revolution that succeeded. It altered the way we dress, the way we think, and the way we speak.

I think so to, Idris. Nobody thought that it would be what it is today. It has evolved into so much more than a group of guys on a street corner rapping and break dancing.

It was nice talking I must fly away now. See you next spring!

Credits & Sources

Charlie Ahern as Mr. Turtle
Rose, Tricia. The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop and Why It Matters. New York: BasicCivilas, 2008. Print

Idris Elba as Idris the Bee

Bridger, Sam, dir. How Hip Hop Changed the World. Fresh One Productions, 2011. Film. 11 Mar 2014.

Tricia Rose as Tricia the Catipillar

Chang, Jeff. Can't Stop, Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2005. Print.

Me as the butterfly