Black Thought dives into Hip Hop history with a new spoken word poem

Watching hip-hop's evolution over the years has been spellbinding. Since its inception in the mid to late 70s, rap music has consistently mutated with each passing decade. With every transition, rap always feels as if it's losing a vital element. In the 80s, it felt odd to see a rapper or group without a DJ, whereas the inverse has become true in modernity. — Read the rest