Archive for the ‘Hip Hop History’ Category

10 August

Eminem’s History

Eminem’s real name Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born on October 17 1972 at St. Joseph, Missouri.

His real biological mother is Debbie Briggs-Mathers. And his real biological father Marshall Bruce Mathers II.

Her mom was only 15 when Eminem was born.

And not long enough after he was born, his father left them forever.

Eminem transferred his school every now & then cuz he got bullied at every school he was into. So he had the beef for them in his heart.

Eminem & His Mom

Eminem & His Mom

Eminem did pretty good in school until 9. He failed 3times consecutively for 3years. And that was the turning point in his life. He starting rapping at the same time he did work to earn a living.

P.S – He started rapping at the age of 4.

Later he became to be known as the greatest rapper of all times in the world


26 July

Hip Hop History

The Official birthday of Hip Hop is November 12, 1974

Kool Herc is the Father of Hip Hop

Hip Hop

  • The word HIP HOP was a phrase MC’s said on the mic.
  • The Word HIP HOP was also first used as the name of CULTURE by AFRICA BAMBAATAA during the 1980’s
  • Hip hop is a modern culture or a way of life consisting of music, fashion, dancing, art, etc.
  • Hip Hop does not directly mean rap. It also has its own lingo, dress code, etc…
  • Rap is part of the hip hop culture.
  • Hip hop music is also part of the Hip hop culture and is one of the most popular genre of today’s world.

The Hip Hop music is comprised mainly of:-

  • MCing (Rapping) and
  • DJing (Audio mixing and scratching)

While the others are :-

  • Graffiti and Break Dancing

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