In which New York City borough is hip-hop said to have been born?
AnswerThe Bronx
Hip-hop grew from parties in the Bronx in the 1970s.
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Hip facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about hip-hop music, dance and culture, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What is beatboxing?
AnswerMaking drum and music sounds with your mouth
Beatboxers create percussion vocally.
Going deeper
Which DJ is credited with throwing the 1973 party often called hip-hop's birthday?
AnswerDJ Kool Herc
Kool Herc's party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue was in August 1973.
What are the four traditional elements of hip-hop?
AnswerDJing, MCing, breaking and graffiti
These four are the classic pillars of the culture.
Which group's 1986 collaboration with Aerosmith on 'Walk This Way' helped bring rap to rock radio?
AnswerRun-DMC
Run-DMC's remake became a crossover hit.
Expert level
Who is credited with inventing the record scratch?
AnswerGrand Wizzard Theodore
Grand Wizzard Theodore is credited with the scratch in the 1970s.
Breaking made its Olympic debut at which Summer Games?
AnswerParis 2024
Breaking was added for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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