1. Battles aren't just for challenging each other

Battles, whether freestyle rap or breakdancing, are much more than fights: they are social rituals in which technique, creativity, and respect are demonstrated. The winner is the one who communicates best, not the one who "attacks" more.

 

2. influenced fashion, dance and language

In K-pop, choreography is an integral part of the song. Every move is synchronized down to the millisecond. Groups rehearse for hours every day to perfect each performance.

 

3. Tupac wrote poetry

Tupac, one of the most iconic hip-hop artists, was also a talented poet. His book "The Rose That Grew from Concrete" collects many of his poems written before his success.

 

4. Women are rewriting the rules

Artists like Queen Latifah, Lauryn Hill, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Little Simz have proven that hip hop isn't just for men. Today, female voices are stronger and more heard than ever.

 

5. Hip Hop is a social megaphone

Since its origins, hip hop has been a form of resistance and denunciation, addressing issues such as racism, poverty, inequality, but also identity, redemption, and personal pride.