Vice President Kamala Harris is seen on a video monitor as she speaks at a 50th anniversary celebration of hip-hop at the Vice President's residence, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Washington. WASHINGTON — — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday hosted a celebration ofCommon, Jeezy, MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante were among the hip-hop artists invited to join Harris for the party at the vice presidential residence.
Hip-hop's 50th birthday has inspired a host of anniversary events this year. Many trace the genre's creation to an Aug. 11, 1973, back-to-school party where 18-year-old Clive Campbell, also known as DJ Kool Herc, deejayed at a Bronx apartment building Harris said hip-hop is “the ultimate American art form” that “shapes every aspect of America’s popular culture.”
Entertainment Entertainment Latest News, Entertainment Entertainment Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: THR - 🏆 411. / 53 Read more »
Source: KIRO7Seattle - 🏆 271. / 63 Read more »