Over the past 30 years, hip-hop culture has proliferated globally. One of the most potent examples of Hip-Hop’s effect on global culture can be seen in urban centers throughout Africa. The time period of 1984-2000 were of utmost importance in Senegal where hip-hop culture has had an effect on the cultural, social, and political landscape.
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