Temple of Hiphop

Temple of Hiphop

The Temple of Hiphop is a Ministry, Archive, School, and Society (M.A.S.S.) founded by KRS-One. Its goal is to maintain and promote hip hop culture.The Temple of Hiphop maintains that Hiphop is a genuine political movement and culture, as it has been accepted by the United Nations as a culture. The Temple of Hiphop calls on all Hip-Hop fans to celebrate Hip Hop Appreciation Week, occurring in mid-May. It encourages DJs and MCs to teach people about the culture of Hip Hop, to write more socially conscious songs, and radio stations to play more socially conscious hip hop.

Hip Hop Appreciation Week is celebrated on the third week of May each year.Hip Hop History Month (November,) founded by the Universal Zulu Nation, is also recognized.

External links

* http://www.templeofhiphop.org


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