The Roots of Hip Hop and Rap

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Across
  1. 3. One of the first rap superstars
  2. 4. A famous female rap group from the 1980s
  3. 6. A word often associated with Hip Hop’s message of empowerment
  4. 9. A legendary DJ and Hip Hop pioneer
  5. 12. A legendary rapper known for his storytelling and activism
  6. 13. Credited as one of the founders of Hip Hop culture
  7. 16. The rhythm and style of rapping
  8. 18. A popular dance style that is part of Hip Hop culture
Down
  1. 1. A groundbreaking female rap artist
  2. 2. Another term for rapping in Hip Hop culture
  3. 5. Another name for The Notorious B.I.G., a famous rapper
  4. 6. DMC, A group that helped bring rap to the mainstream in the 1980s
  5. 7. The musical foundation for rap songs
  6. 8. The musical style within Hip Hop that uses rhythmic spoken lyrics
  7. 9. Visual art often associated with Hip Hop
  8. 10. A genre often sampled in early Hip Hop beats
  9. 11. The culture that includes rap, DJing, dance, and art
  10. 14. A key element of rap lyrics
  11. 15. The New York borough where Hip Hop began
  12. 17. Equipment used by DJs to mix music