Hip-Hop Around the World

In the decades since hip-hop began, it has grown in popularity around the world. Within the United States alone, there are many types of hip-hop music, from East Coast hip-hop to West Coast rap. Outside of America, it has evolved and drawn musical influences from countries such as France, Ghana, and Jamaica. Hip-hop has also hit the mainstream in social media, entertainment, and global social justice movements. Discover more about hip-hop’s global influence, from its musical evolution to its future legacy.