Evolution of HipHop
tmclaug
May 7, 2018
Hip Hop is a civilization. It is composed of many different elements and styles, yet is so connected in every way. It brings people together,
Hip Hop is a civilization. It is composed of many different elements and styles, yet is so connected in every way. It brings people together,
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