From a whole lot of nothing—and a whole lot of imagination—Hip Hop took form. DJ Kool Herc is credited with throwing the switch at an August 1973 dance bash.
- Who popularized hip-hop?
- Several people were influential in creating hip hop. However, the most notable pioneers are DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash. These three innovators are known as the “Holy Trinity” of hip hop.
