Hip-hop is a genre of music and cultural movement that has significantly shaped the artistic landscape of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Emerging from the streets of New York City in the 1970s, hip-hop quickly evolved into a global phenomenon with a powerful impact on music, fashion, language, and social activism. The roots of hip-hop can be traced back to the Bronx, a borough in New York City, where African-American and Latino communities faced economic hardship, social inequality, and urban decay. It was in this environment that young people began to express their frustrations and aspirations through art forms such as graffiti, breakdancing, and rap music.