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Hip-hop emerged in the 1970s in New York City. Which borough is credited as its primary birthplace?
Answer
The Bronx
The Bronx, in New York City, is widely recognized as hip-hop's birthplace, where DJs like DJ Kool Herc pioneered the breakbeat and MC culture.
💡 Did you know?
DJ Kool Herc's innovation of extending the 'break'—the instrumental section of songs—became the foundation of hip-hop production.
Other options people guess
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
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