WE MUST SUPPORT AND PROTECT L.J.

This is deeper than Hip Hop. .KRS1 is so disappointing. The Bambaataa comments and now this. I still love his music, but it's like he's a programmed clone now. Anyone that grew up in that era,, especially NYC knows that "regular black ' people started and ran HH. That's the deep part....Please tell em L Jamar.

100% truth spoken.

As Dominican American from the Bronx. Born and raised in the 80s. I don't get why some of my fellow Hispanics are trying to lie about this matter when it is so obvious of who were the creators of Hip-Hop.🙈

I'm from the Bronx. Born in the 50's. Puerto Ricans and Jamaican, we're there but was not down. They started getting down after the 1977 blackout.

FBA all day, we create the culture

Just Ice and Krs 1 made a song called " going way back" about the beginning of hip hop. I didn't hear any Puerto Rican names ijs

I’m a nuyorican and there’s no way that us Puerto Ricans created hip-hop, but we were down and help carry the torch and was involved in the evolution of hip-hop. But all creation of it was 100% black.

I know how to protect the culture. Stop supporting everyone non fba.

Lord Jamar always stands on business.

These other groups did nothing for hip hop or any of the other music genre that we created

Low key Reggae was influenced by FBA. 🤫 🙏🏾

"JAMES EDWARD WEST" invented microphones a FBA 1931

FBA’s have been very passive but it’s a new age now. No more being exploited, used and stepped on. We’re reclaiming our thrones. Get down or lay down….

💡 these are facts. Non fba people hated hip hop and rap music when it was created.

In my lifetime I have seen the voice of the culture switch hands. There is no greater voice for the culture than Lord Jamar. There is no debate. It is no longer KRS. He can simply rap better

What part of Puerto Rican culture can Black Americans claim based on "We wuz there in New York"?

Thank you lord Jamar! My name is Jamar also, I always respected you keeping it real.

He 100% right!!!

JAZZ, THE BLUES, COUNTRY, and ROCK and ROLL have all been stolen from us, and goddammit, we are taking ALL of it back!

Powerful I didn't even know people had the balls to stand up too this 💪🏾 lord jamar

I'm from Atlanta Georgia and I lived in the South Bronx on Costa and Minda Street Hunts point Area and The #6 Train took me home and Puerto Ricans and black's didn't get along like that I'm not saying that we were separated I'm saying that we didn't get along like that in the Bronx

Because we don't respect ourselves, no one respects us. Locally or globally.

They not gonna like this 😂😂😂😂😂😂

The brother is 1000% correct. I dont even know how it’s a question about who started this thing called hip hop.

I was there at the street jams and block parties in Harlem NYC and The Bronx in the late 70's and Jamaican people didn't rock with us neither did Puerto Ricans these people didn't get with the culture until it became popular... facts Latin is a dead language plus if you not from Spain then how are you Spanish 🤔

Listening comprehension is a lost skill. The GOD never said other races didn't contribute to this great art form known as hip-hop. He said that Blacks are the creators, and other races learned the art form from us. I disagreed with what he said about Jamaica, but he said Jamaica and HIP-HOP, not Jamaica and Reggie.

No fba no hiphop

Like I always say!!!! If you take Puerto Ricans and Jamaicans out of the culture it would still be great with just Blk Americans that let's u know right there the type of influential frequency we have on Hip Hop music in general our people set trends like no other and this was understood yrs ago now we're in 2024 They feel like there contributions are equal to Native Blk people if we we're all one how come Blacks wasn't allowed to join the Latin Kings🤔. Whereas the Bloods have several Latin brothers in they organizations

Might as well say it James Brown really started hip hop everything rooted in his sound.

100% Truth

That yt boy is lying, they are the reasons for all of this division

Bx in da building.much love family.Black power.bx🏆💜🌎📺🎶📰📚🔥💯🎊🖤👑

Dj kool herc father of hip hop music was born in Jamaica facts.

Peace lord speak on it

First off, I have nothing but respect and love for Lord Jamar. I love his stance and unapologetic, researched knowledge. Hence, Seeing as we're keeping in 100, the surname Dixon doesn't mean you're not Jamaican. I'm not saying Grand Puba is, but we gotta keep shit real so as not to leave perforations. Jamaican surnames come from British slave masters, Dixon is a British name, so of course, a black American of Jamaican decent can have the name. That's all. Peace and blessings 🙌🏿

Problem is people think Hiphop started with Wild Style and Beat Street that’s a lot of people’s reference points.

Nothing but the facts, sometimes the truth hurts.LJ is on point

That just ice (going way back) song with krs was banging.i didn't hear no Puerto Rican names up there either.but I can't forget my homeboy ziggknott!!!

That’s Right lord Jamar spit them Facts FBA all day 🫡💯❤️🖤💚✊🏾

Which hip hop song in the 70's/80's represented "toasting"? Can someone please explain what toasting is? If possible, leave a song as reference. I would like to listen for myself.

Lord Jamar is speaking 100% facts. Raggae Music was never a commercial success in America. Youd hear it on listener supported Public Radio ( KPFK Los Angeles ) who sponsored a concert at the fourm on 9/23.1982 . but mainstream Radio didnt play Reggae only Public Radio did usually on the Weekends. I remember KJLH Los Angeles ( stevie wonders ststion ) playing some Raggae Songs by Bob Marley, Gregory Issacs, Third World, Burning Spear but it didnt appeal to listeners. Im not knocking Raggae or Puerto Rican or Jsmaican Music or Culture I still have Raggae records. But there's no way in hell Puerto Rican or Jamacian Music and Cultures could have created Hip Hop. Its strickly a 100% Black American Art Form. You cant Rap, break dance, lock, pop lock or do the electric boogaloo off Puerto Rican or Jamacian Music. Google Burning Spear 9/23/1982 Reggae Concert at the Los Angeles Fourm. And the 1972 Movie: The Harder They Come. Starring Reggae Artist Jimmy Cliff. That was Jamaican Culture.

Lietinos even stole Reggaeton "Reggaeton Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Targeting Over 100 of the Genre’s Biggest Acts to Move Forward A federal judge denied the motion to dismiss the massive infringement lawsuit targeting one of Latin music's most profitable genres."

Lord Jamar, Love you God... No Diddy! yoou been the truth been a favorite since Punks jump up! Blessed!

Real talk

I went to school in the bronx with Puerto Ricans & Dominicans Darker & the same complexion as me with the same hair texture. I'd always have to check them when they call me Black like as if it differentiated me from them. What Lord Jamar said struck a chord with me because its the same thing I was saying in the 90's. You're not Spanish, you're Spanish speaking. Just like how im an English speaking Black man. I'm not British. BTW. I am Jamaican. Been in NYC since I was 13 & while I will say we contributed since the beginning, I can't say Jamaicans INVENTED hip-hop. & when I say we helped. We helped with RAP MUSIC. Rap Music is a MUSICAL GENRE that is bi-product of a culture, a culture that existed before Jamaicans were in NY in large numbers. A culture that predates Rap music itself. I love Rap music but culturally speaking, I wouldn't describe myself as hip-hop. I like a lot of Rock music & blues too. But I am not of those cultures. Just like how I've seen Black Americans or white ppl from America to Europe loving Reggae but they are not a part of my culture. I'm not trying g to kiss ass right now. But the Black American is possibly the single most copied demographic on earth. Whatever slang a "black yanky" speaks today will be heard out the mouth of suburban white Men who work for a sports chanel or when they are telling the weather forecast on the news station next week. . & this gives them popularity.

And we will do that and all of our brothers are standing on straight business about the things that our ancestors from this land we had created. Our FBA are such amazing people I'm from Memphis TN just down here alone music go so back.

Somebody tell Lord Jamar to read my comment do you know what this really brings light to this issue brings light to how other cultures who are in this country now would truly act if the federal government ever financially repaired through reparations what happened to Black people in America during segregation And during the civil rights fight if immigrated Melanated people can’t understand this history of hip-hop I think this exposes how they would act if black Americans received reparations. I can see them now, jumping in front of Black people in the reparations lines claiming to be black American themselves them other folks knew exactly what they were doing, when they poured other Melanated groups of people into this country after Martin Luther King spearheaded the civil rights legislative bill, they knew exactly what they were doing by opening up the floodgates to other people they even called the NAACP association for the advancement of colored people notice it says colored, not Black peopleand I digress

Super facts

The truth and facts!! Right on my brother!! Stilled listening today’s!!

Jamaican last names are slave names..common names are Taylor, Campbell, Johnson, Brown, Innis, etc

HERES A NAME PEOPLE DISRESPECTFULLY FORGET! Grandmaster flowers was doing it in the 60s. There were other too! They were black American. Before the 70s

When/how did this become a topic of discussion? Like where did it come from?

Thanks man .Its crazy because they trying to take Hiphop from us in LA the Mexicans they took the radio stations and took our old school music .Now they plan to take our Rap gigs they can have the N words.The tension is high.

No lies told bruh

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Frfr

There were a few groups that had Spanish speaking individuals in them. Fearless Four was one of them. Rocking it was a big hit in hip hop’s early days

Salute to the 7 Lord Jamar definitely speaking facts💯💯💯

I'm black, from Brooklyn and old enough to remember They participated in the music. From the hitmakers, of stax records and Motown. In many documentaries, these creators of the music, spoke about the Caribbean, and Latino influences to create their work. So wake up, do your homework! when people start directing you to multiple documentaries, you're going to be embarrassed! People of color have always participated in rap music.

Anyone dissing Lord Jamar needs to look at the wall behind him and realize he contributed to the culture he is defending and has earned his right to an opinion of the culture...

You telling the truth

Salute Lord Jamar ...well articulated ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽💎

The question we must ask is, Why are Puerto Ricans and Jamaicans going so hard to get partial creative credit for hip hop? Black Americans' creative credit can not be questioned, but Puerto Ricans and Jamaicans creative credit is questionable. Black Americans are the common denominator in this discussion as to who created hip hop, because Hip Hop is a Black American cultural construct. The music is Black American, The slang is Black American, The dress code and style is Black American, The body and hand gesturing is Black American, The environment of the parties and jams was Black American and it was already in place and established many years ago prior to others participation. So once again, Why are Puerto Ricans and Jamaicans going so hard to get partial creative credit for hip hop? The answer is a bit deeper than simply bragging rights. It has to do with the country of America and who this country belongs to and who rightfully belongs here and whose position can not be usurped. Black Americans of all people in America hold a very unique position. Black Americans literally created the culture of America. One can go so far as to say Black Foundational Americans are the culture of America. The Blues and Jazz are considered by many to be the only true original and authentic elements of American culture, and Black Americans are solely responsible for both. Now throw Rag Time, Country, Rock-n-Roll, Funk, Soul Music, Gospel, Rhythm and Blues, disco etc Black Americans have created all of these genres. This music has traveled the world and has become synonymous with America and thereby firmly establishing Black Americans position and role in developing America. No other group can claim or challenge this fact. America presently is the crown jewel of the world, and the world desires to come here. People from Africa, Latin America, China, India, Europe, The Middle East etc all want to come and migrate to America. But also what these foreign immigrants covet is the unbreakable cultural position of Black Americans because this would grant them a stake in America, and the world wants a stake in America, the greatest nation on the planet. This is partly the cause of the hatred, jealousy and Anti-Black rhetoric directed towards Black Americans by immigrants to America. The foundation and history of America rests on and is directly tied to Black Americans. Black Americans are the only group that have been slaves on American soil and slavery produced the economic bedrock which this nation has been built on. You'll hear people say slavery has existed throughout history and has been practiced around the world, but slavery in America was different. The brutality of American chattel slavery was unspeakable. Blacks were not even allowed to read and were stripped of their history, names, language and culture. Slavery of this sort and inhumanity never existed anywhere in the world prior to the creation of America, and to compare it to previous slavery is actually an insult and another attack on trying to wrestle the cultural position away from Black Americans. Also which even greatly heightens the strength of Black Americans cultural position is that all of the forms of music was literally birthed out of the pain and suffering experienced by American slavery. Now here we are, Hip Hop is born and once again Black Americans are at the forefront of this American cultural phenomenon that has captured the entire world within its unbreakable grip. Puerto Ricans and Caribbeans were in the proximity of Black Americans in the Bronx in the 60's and 70's and realize the cultural importance of Hip Hop to America and they will stop at nothing to be a part of and claim creative credit for hip hop so as to stake claim in the greatest country the world has ever known, America. Lying, stealing and yes even outright murder is not off the table, for what they are truly seeking is of immeasurable value, so much so, and even to further prove my point, now it's to the point that all Latino's and Caribbeans Including Mexicans, Cubans, Dominicans, etc are trying to lay claim to hip Hop as partially theirs culturally and this is clearly not the case.

Lord Jamar please speak it!!!

Well...he's not wrong..

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COWBOY CULTURE is also BLACK culture!

Absolutely they contributed by promoting and participating in the evolution of rap . But did they actually create the concept itself???? And I’m not even fba saying this shift 🤷🏽‍♂️

#factsonly Lord

I believe that this is an Energy that's being addressed in many different ways and levels at this time and that Lord Jamar understands this and his part in this shift to the God Energy of Truth! Well Done Fam 👍🏼

Hip Hop / Jazz / Rock and Roll / Gospel / R&B / Blues / Country music all started by FBA people. We will NOT let these others lay claim to Hip Hop like they did all the other musical genres (We) FBA’s created.

Peace and prosperity to All Hiphop Citizens Worldwide! Especially to Lord Jamar and everyone who engage for the benefit of HipHop people, everywhere. HipHop as a shared experience, is inclusive. The practitioners who pioneered HipHop is unquestionable. My goal is to be more clear where using KRS’ words to suggest anything contrary to the truth about “who” created, popularized and advanced Emceein, deejayin, graffiti, beatboxin, Breakin, language, fashion, knowledge, entrepreneurship. Caz, Cold Crush, Herc, Flash etc. So there’s no debate about who created, established etc. However, the inclusivity developed, the common spirit developed, the collective, now known and recognized as culture. So with that shared experience transferable contributions were developed. Breakin. An accepted foundational element of HipHop. Was in fact developed through various cultures, forms and arts. Martial Arts, copoiera, West African dances, etc. Some of which were Brazilian, Cuban, Puerto Rican and African. There is a difference between who created, mastered and perfected and those who came after. So by virtue, there is no debate. Especially with KRS.

The Truth Hurts!

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People aren't upset about FBA creating hiphop its the retheroic that comes with like other blacks and latins have no creativity of their own, or we learned everything from fba like we can't create..What is weird is the majority of fba will crown Eminem as the king of hiphop but have so much negative words to say about first generation Caribbean and latinos who are American..its very interesting

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It's not so much about what was introduced into Hip Hop culture, but more about the added contributions, especially in the realms of breakdancing and graffiti. Jamaicans and Puerto Ricans have definitely infused style and elevated the culture. But let's not get it twisted. Hip Hop is Black culture.

Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everybody, except the haters who will always allow the enemy to divide and conquer us! Right, Lord Jamar....

I agree with some of Jamar is saying but I just wanna say... Tthis man is in NY. Our popular, or "urban" stations have been playing NUFF international music in spanish and other languages for at least 5 years now. Our experience as blacks in America is changing man. Shit is much bigger than two sets of blacks arguing over who created what 50 years ago, while the wyatt and the jeu pull all the strings to that in realtime. Stay vigilant yall.

Ayo we still say “why you dressed like a puerto rican? All them colors on”😂😂😂😅😅

Truth be told, Puerto Ricans may have embellished some history and said there was unity, but haven’t ever denied the black American roots. It’s the Jamaican and Basian cats that said the ish came from Jamaica. They low key jumped out of the window and said it came from The Carribean; not the PR’s.

I never heard a Puerto Rican say they invented Hip Hop!

It’s embarrassing that we have to even have these conversations. Everyone knows we created hip hop. The fact we have to even debate this matter is asinine.

Yo, we keep starting the Kultures story with music. The music is the "Having Fun" part. Peace,Unity,Love, and then safely having fun. And we cant have Peace, Unity, or Love without establishing Freedom Justice and Equality. Who brought that bold and courageous spirit to The Bronx in the 70's ? What really happened ?

FBA 💯❤️

People hate the truth...can't open the doors for everyone they will eat all your food...

VICO C!!!! From PUERTO RICO

Lord Jamar is the definition of old man yells at cloud.

Break dancing was Puerto Rican graffiti was white Hiphop is NYC CULTURE

The Puerto Ricans and Jamaicans were just SPECTATORS of our art then!!

THE MERRY-GO-ROUND KOOL HERC

Only thing we can claim is Nuwaupu.

This seems like the part 2 not 3

Hip Hop is black American culture only, I do NOT agree with the Spanish, Jamaicans, or any other none Black American culture had nothing to do with Hip Hop. Graffiti in my opinion isn't Hip Hop in my eyes, that's graffiti not music.

Grand Puba is Caribbean

Hip Hop Life Style belongs to Black Americans. We've allowed others to come visit but ut seems overstaying their visit is affecting their reality.

IF U ACTUALLY HAVE AN EAR FOR BLACK MUSIC HISTORICLY...I TRULY BLEEV THAT RAPPING ORIGINATED UNKNOWINGLY N THAT SKAT BACK JAZZ ERA💯...

Black American adults hated Hip-Hop. They was riding right along w/whites, had a whole argument with my dad early 90s about it.

Krs1 is the same dude that said Africa Bambatta should be untouchable because he's a forefather of HipHop when the Molestations allegations came out to the public 🤔😔😔