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Hip hop music, also known as rap, is a genre of popular music that originated in the early 1970s in New York City, particularly in the Bronx. Characterized by its unique blend of rapping, DJing, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks, hip hop has become a global phenomenon, influencing not only music but also fashion, dance, and social justice movements. With its roots in African American and Latino communities, hip hop has evolved over the decades, incorporating various styles and sub-genres, such as gangsta rap, trap, and conscious rap. Today, hip hop is one of the most popular and influential genres of music, with artists like [[kendrick-lamar|Kendrick Lamar]], [[cardi-b|Cardi B]], and [[drake|Drake]] pushing the boundaries of the genre. According to a report by [[nielsen-music|Nielsen Music]], hip hop accounted for 24.5% of total music consumption in the United States in 2020, surpassing rock music for the first time. The genre's impact extends beyond music, with hip hop culture influencing fashion, film, and social justice movements, such as the [[black-lives-matter|Black Lives Matter]] movement, which has been supported by many hip hop artists, including [[jay-z|Jay-Z]] and [[beyonce|Beyoncé]].