The article explores the complexities surrounding hip-hop's journey from its grassroots origins in the South Bronx to its current status as a billion-dollar industry. It focuses on the apparent contradictions within the genre, such as the juxtaposition of activism against systemic oppression and its commercial exploitation. The discussion is sparked by the choice of Kendrick Lamar, a socially conscious rapper, to headline the Super Bowl, raising questions about the NFL's relationship with Black culture and the broader implications of hip-hop's commercial success.
Critics highlight the contradiction of Kendrick Lamar, a pro-Black rapper, performing at an NFL event, given the league's history with racial issues.
Hip-hop's inception during a block party in the Bronx in 1973 marked the beginning of a genre that now contrasts the hardships of its roots with commercial success.
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