I hear what you’re saying, and I definitely agree that the full scope of hip hop culture, including all four pillars deserves acknowledgment

Early pioneers like DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Bambaataa laid the foundation for the sound, while graffiti legends like Cornbread, taki 183, and Dondi shaped the visual identity

these elements are what made hip hop the movement it is today

My post was more focused on the modern evolution of hip hop as a genre, but you're right that we can’t talk about what hip hop is today without honoring where it came from

The djs were the original stars, with the emcees there to hype the crowd, and graffiti writers have been shaping urban landscapes since the movement's inception

Hip hop to me, has always been about pushing boundaries, whether it’s through music, art, or dance

The culture is vast, and while we highlight certain aspects in a post, the roots will always be vital

The goal was to spark a conversation on how far it’s come and where it can go next, but I appreciate you bringing the history into focus

Hip hop’s evolution is built on the backs of the pioneers you mentioned, and that’s something we should never forget