50 years of Hip Hop- How Come?

Look, hip-hop has been a cultural mouthpiece for decades. It's still the most widespread music genre in the world, along with jazz. Cultural gatekeepers and bigots will deny its value by pointing out the superficial and the extremes while resisting seeing through to the deeper artists. 

The genre has its weaknesses, like all genres. But to deny its musicality and deride it like you're echoing faux news talking points? I mean, to me free form jazz is mindless, atonal wanking. But I'm not going to deny its musical artistry and relevance to many. 

@dayglow i doubt many here have been exposed to a decent hiphop immersion. 

@simao    You could be right. I just assumed the majority of the Audiogon members are highly intelligent and view/listen to music without bias.

It was designed as a weapon, and it has performed its intended purpose exquisitely. It's called "programming" for a reason. Cheers.