Introduction The Hip-Hip genre is a form of music used to convey different emotions, ideas and messages to its listeners through rhythmic instrumentals and creative lyrics. Its music was used to express oppression and racism within society, and to speak out against social conditions that were being neglected. From its commercial success and worldwide influence, Hip-Hop has evolved not only in its music but also as a distinct, widespread culture, which some view as way of life. The culture of Hip-Hop began in the early 1970s, in the South Bronx of the United States amongst African-Americans who lived within poor neighbourhoods or, “ghettos”. House parties were hosted by disc jockeys throughout these neighbourhoods where the master of ceremonies, or “MC” would rap over the disc-jockey's music.1 The genre quickly grew successful over the following decades and so did its music and message. Hip-Hop culture promotes certain values onto its followers in response to social inequities and discrimination that many of its listeners face and experience. From the social inequality expressed through Hip-Hop music, poor inner-city communities begin to develop a strong connection amongst its residents in coping with the social challenges they are faced with. Hip-Hop also carries a strong relationship with capitalism and consumerism, where individuals of the sub-culture are consumed with wealth from the music's materialistic messaging, and where they look to display a sense of importance and success through trends and fashion. Hip-Hip culture serves as a distinct identity; from its unique clothing, use of language and also expression of rebellion, Hip-Hop is a culture of its very own. Hip-Hop is not only a form of music expressed through rhythmical beats and poetic lyrics, but a transcendence of a vibrant culture that brings social awareness and creative expression. Subculture The music of Hip-Hop and the pioneering of the culture began in the early 1970s in the South Bronx. It was popularized by African-Americans who lived within impoverished neighbourhoods where local house parties would be hosted by disc jockeys or “DJs”. Amongst these disc jockeys was DJ Herc, who began as a graffiti artist, created an innovative turntable technique by stretching a drum's break sequence simultaneously over two identical records.2 This pro-longed break sequence in the music allowed the party's dancers, who were known as “B-boys” and “B-girls”, to showcase their talents. The “B” standing for break, thus became known by the mainstream media as “break-dancing”.3 The master of ceremonies or “MC”, would rap while the DJ would perform his turntable breaks. Coke La Roc, who was a close friend of Herc, would popularize this act of rapping over turntable breaks and is considered to be the first rapper or “MC”. During this pioneering stage of Hip-Hop during the early 1970s, graffiti art, break-dancing, disc-jockeys, and master of ceremonies would serve as the four elements of Hip-Hop. Through the following decades, Hip-Hop began to popularize throughout all of North America, and even began to reach fans globally as well. Its unique style and musical appeal has plunged into the mainstream culture where it continues to be one of the most successful genres in the music industry. The majority of Hip-Hop's content involves the social and economic inequities found within society, and creating an awareness on these issues. In spotlighting these social problems, the genre self-imposes certain values and attitudes onto to its listeners and members of its subculture; which also carries some negative connotations. These chosen topics are due to the fact the Hip-Hop culture itself originated within the poor inner-city, where many minority groups, including African and also Latino Americans, did not share the same privileges as their peers. These minority groups were subject to discrimination and racial profiling, especially by the police. As a result, members of this subculture develop a sense of animosity towards the police or law enforcement. This is especially true amongst African-Americans as the lyrical content of racism and discrimination is frequent within Hip-Hop. The music sub-consciously exposes this fear of the police, for the messages expressed through the music is very much relatable to its listeners alike. It was also a very common reality, as seen through racial segregation during the Civil Rights Movements. Hip-Hop began during the after-math of the Civil Rights Movement, and this police brutality toward African-Americans has had ripple effects decades after Blacks in American had won their freedom. This hatred toward the police is evident through Hip-Hops lyrics, whose groups and artists such as, N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy, have spotlighted the oppression and mistreatment toward African-Americans. Hip-Hop music also imposes the value of the importance and ac