Lucas Noah 
The early 2000s was a defining decade when it came to music. With everything screaming teen spirit, the era ushered in new artists who were bold and were not afraid to take risks. A new world of Hip Hop was born. This led to the introduction of the music’s digital age, which was responsible for shaping our entire culture. Here, we will shed some light on how Hip Hop and R&B music of the 2000s were able to transform the culture of our youth.
How Hip Hop Influenced the United States’s Culture
Hip Hop has been around since the mid-1980s, but it has had a significant influence on the Black community in the United States. But Hip Hop is more than just music; it’s a bigger part of our culture. It provided a voice to the marginalized populations and helped in uplifting America. From provocative lyrics to the party-esque theme, Hip Hop has allowed rappers to express their opinion on the government or the society.
Hip Hop in the 20th Century
The 20th century was unarguably the breakout year of Hip Hop; a genre previously held close only by the black community. But with artists like Eminem taking over the stage, it brought about much-needed change to the musical community and culture. Further, it opened up several restructuring social opportunities in the country. Lucy Smalls’s new book, Margie Wadsworth’s Unforgettable Senior Year, gives us a peek into the early 2000s and its musical culture that sparked energy in the teens of that era.
Spreading Social Awareness
One thing that makes the Hip Hop genre stand out is that it helps spread social awareness. The music itself has been a powerful weapon for spreading social awareness for decades. It reflects ideas and conditions in society and inspires social change. With that in mind, Hip Hop in the country was perceived as the perfect blend of fiction and reality. It showed a response to racism, joblessness, and disempowerment that surrounded the African Americans in the country.
Conclusion
Hip Hop with a blend of R&B not only influenced the United States but took the entire world by storm. Since the lyrics of this music mostly catered to fighting and surviving against oppression, it was accepted with open arms by other countries around the world. So, it’s not farfetched to say that the Hip Hop genre gave rise to several new avenues within our culture.
Lucy Smalls, in her book, discusses the life of a teen in the early 2000s. The book gives us a front-row seat to the trials, excitement, happiness, and heartbreaks of Margie Wadsworth, who is in her senior year of high school. Order one today if you don’t have a copy of her book.