Why hip-hop's 50th anniversary matters
The genre has had a massive influence on everything from fashion to politics to culture.
Hip-hop is celebrating its unofficial 50th birthday.
The genre has had a massive influence on everything from fashion to politics to culture. It鈥檚 a global phenomenon which continues to evolve - with artists like Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z driving it forward.
So, what is hip-hop鈥檚 legacy at 50?
To help explain its origins and relevance today we鈥檙e joined in the studio by Nicholas-Tyrell Scott, a London-based music journalist. We also hear from South African kwaito star Moonchild Sanelly, and from fans in Ghana, the U.S. and Germany about why they love hip-hop.
Switching gears, we learn more about the 鈥渂ody check鈥� controversy at the recent Miss Universe Indonesia pageant. Pijar Anugrah, a 大象传媒 journalist in Jakarta, explains how police are investigating the allegations of sexual harassment and how pageant officials have responded.
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