Hip hop is more than music; its a cultural movement that
incorporates different elements of art. Four foundational elements
characterize hip hop culture. The original four main pillars of hip hop
include DJing/turntablism, MCing/rapping, B-boying/breaking, and
visual/graffiti art. These forms of expression have also developed into
further subcultures with lasting legacies.
The intersection of these four elements also generated a cultural
revolution that rapidly spread across the globe. The global influence of
hip hop culture has shaped music styles, fashion, technology, art,
entertainment, language, dance, education, politics, media, and more. To
this day, hip hop continues to be a global phenomenon, developing new art
forms that impact the lives of new and old generations.