This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. A major milestone for a genre that started in the Bronx, and became an internationally beloved genre and culture, and has come with many ups and downs. Though the genre has come with much criticism throughout the years, there have been plenty of ways people of all ages have benefitted from Hip-Hop, including children. Since the beginning, Hip-Hop has always been an outlet for children and a way to connect with the youth, and in the 50th year of Hip-Hop, it’s no different. Here are the 6 ways Hip-Hop has impacted children.

1. Hip-hop has been used to help children learn.

2. Hip-hop has given children musical history lessons.

3. Hip-hop has shown young people how to use their voices to speak on issues.

4. Hip-hop shows kids this music genre can take you places. 

5. Hip-hop has given children a creative outlet.

6. Hip-hop has given kids a sense of pride and culture.

BONUS:

Hip-hop has given us some of the most powerful feminist anthems.