Kamala Harris hosts epic party for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.
Vice President Kamala Harris Hosts Hip-Hop Celebration at Her Home
Vice President Kamala Harris recently opened her doors to a star-studded gathering of musicians at her residence to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The event paid homage to the birth of this iconic genre, which can be traced back to a historic back-to-school block party in the Bronx borough of New York City on August 11, 1973.
It was at this momentous occasion that DJ Kool Herc, armed with two record players, revolutionized the music scene by experimenting with scratching. Reflecting on the evolution of hip-hop into rap, Harris shared a powerful quote from the legendary Chuck D, who once described rap as “black America’s CNN.”
“To be clear, hip-hop culture is America’s culture,” Harris emphasized. “It is music and melody and rhyme. Hip-hop is also an ethos of strength and self-determination; of ambition and aspiration; of pride, power, and purpose. Hip-hop is a declaration of identity. It says I love who I am. I represent where I come from, and I know where I’m going.”
The guest list for this momentous occasion included renowned musicians such as Common, D-Nice, Omarion, Jeezy, MC Lyte, and Roxanne Shante. Comedian Deon Cole and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. were also among the attendees. In total, around 400 guests joined the celebration at the vice presidential residence.
In a passionate speech, Mason highlighted the profound impact of hip-hop on various music genres over the past five decades. “Now 50 years later, there’s not a single genre that has not absorbed something essential from hip-hop,” he proclaimed.
This historic event marked the first-ever hip-hop celebration at the vice presidential residence in Washington, D.C. Vice President Harris has gained a reputation for hosting groundbreaking events, including welcoming the first drag queen to make an appearance while in costume.
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