#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)
— I used to be a poet (@FormerPoet) 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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45 rotations around the sun... 1 #HipHopTurns45 pic.twitter.com/d0nLFWZzLY
— pos_i_tive_k (@4TLOHH) 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 (@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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#HipHopTurns45
So grateful to be allowed to participate in this culture. Grateful that there remains passion enough to argue and debate over what it is and where it’s going. Hip-Hop gave my life a purpose and a direction. I have no idea who or where I would be without it.
— Karlie Hustle (@THEkarliehustle) August 11, 2018

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

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Growing up in The Bronx during the time Hip Hop was beginning to flourish was amazing experiencing Block Parties, rec room parties, break dancers in front of the polar express, forty duece, I can keep going. Happy Birthday Hip Hop!! #HipHopTurns45
— Anthony M. Anderson (@A_AndersonDrums) 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
— me. (@AsToldByDANI) August 11, 2018

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#HipHopTurns45
Happy birthday Hip Hop 🖤 pic.twitter.com/dhIbFNGT6N
— PHRÍKĒ (@PHRIKE8) 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