#HipHopTurns45: Twitter Celebrates The Culture Of Hip-Hop On Its 45th Birthday

40th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Culture with DJ Kool Herc

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On August 11, 1973 at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, history was made via DJ Kool Herc spinning at his sister’s birthday party, giving way to a movement that still continues to thrive and innovate today.

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On this day 45 years ago: @DjKoolHerc threw a back to school party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave in the #bronx, which would be seen by many as the birth of #hiphop culture. From the #BoogieDown to the world. #HipHopTurns45 #rap #graffiti #bboy #bgirl #mc #deejay pic.twitter.com/nt2qAcgnLx
— David Gonzalez (@dgbxny) August 11, 2018

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Happy 45th birthday to hip hop. A big s/o to my teacher who used to play De la soul back in the days and my brother who played 2pac & the notorious big who also introduced me to hip hop. #HipHopTurns45
— DECCAH🍇 (@Deccxh) August 11, 2018

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#HipHopTurns45 I hope everyone has a great time celebrating it today. (Everyone except culture vultures, white ppl who think they can say a certain word because they listen to it & white ppl whose favorite rapper/only ones they know is Eminem or Post Malone)
— Like the Phoenix, the poet rises (@ReturnOfThePoet) August 11, 2018

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#HipHopTurns45 hip hop has saved so many lives, created millionaires and inspired generations we should be honored
— slr (@Younglordsean) August 11, 2018

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#HipHopTurns45
I have dedicated a decade of my life to a music culture that has endured many obstacles, sometimes skepticism, but has proven its resourcefulness and its essence as it has expanded globally.
— BIG HASS (@BIG_HASS) August 11, 2018

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Happy 45 bday hip hop, thx for helping me create and uniting different people through music, art, fashion, dance, & more everyday!! 🖤✨#HipHopTurns45
— jen (@jenpharaoh) August 11, 2018

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45 rotations around the sun... 1 #HipHopTurns45 pic.twitter.com/d0nLFWZzLY
— Hip•Hop•ologist (@4TLOHH) August 11, 2018

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Floored me. #HipHopTurns45 pic.twitter.com/LunsPwvk9v
— analog.lady (@analoglady) August 11, 2018

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Happy Birthday Hip Hop! Can't believe you turn 45! and much respect to DJ Kool Herc for being the pioneer who started it all! 🎤🎼 #HipHopTurns45 #HappyBirthdayHipHop #DJKoolHerc #History #realmusic #Legacy pic.twitter.com/159no6dQc5
— Aishah Songstress (@SongbirdKarriem) August 11, 2018

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I literally would not have my life if it wasnt for Hip Hop. It's crazy when i think about it. Wow. #HipHopTurns45
— Veteran Freshman - #PapaYuie (@yusufyuie) August 11, 2018

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#HipHopTurns45 who would have thought hip hop would take it this far! pic.twitter.com/UQolNhMLEl
— DKT (@darleneturner53) August 11, 2018

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irl i'd be nowhere without it. plain and simple. #hiphopturns45
— niki. (@nikinink) August 11, 2018

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We can not mention DJ Kool Herc without thanking his sister (for the block party) first. Thank you Cindy Campbell!!😘😘 #HipHopTurns45
— DivatheD (@deedeehttr) August 11, 2018

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Hip-Hop was often referred to as a fad, temporary, and something that very few people believed in, Now, Hip-Hop is one of the most profitable music cultures spanning from TV, Film, Advertising, Sports, to everyday life. We are Hip-Hop #HipHopTurns45
— d.bizzleee (@AsToldByDANI) August 11, 2018

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Today marks the birth of hip hop. The genre was introduced in 1973 at the Back to School Jam by the legendary DJ Kool Herc. #HipHopTurns45 pic.twitter.com/1mMp4AQEmk
— HBCU SiriusXM 142 (@HBCUSiriusXM142) August 11, 2018

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Have to give props to @koolherc, The Godfather of hip-hop. On this day in 1973 at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. in the Bronx, he gave birth to a musical movement. A pioneer. An innovator. An American icon. 45 years of hip-hop. They said it was a passing fad. #HipHopTurns45 #history pic.twitter.com/9mDic7pDvi
— David M. Grubb (@DMGrubb) August 11, 2018