| Hip Hop Mile History |
The original forms of Hip Hop culture were used as a catalyst to educate urban
communities on topics such as police brutality, gang violence, voter education, and self-
respect. Over the years some forms of the culture have become a medium to exploit and
degrade women, promote violence amongst adolescents and young adults, and falsely
glorify expensive cars, SUVs, and “bling-bling.” Therefore, artists are being selected
based on the content of their songs and ultimately their overall message.
While critics said it couldn’t be done, over 60 artists, who were willing to clean up their
lyrics and their art, participated in the most influential entertainment event that took place
in the city of Detroit in 2005 and 2006. Detroit based artists were showcased along with
artists from Arizona, New York, Nigeria, Missouri, Ontario, Virginia, and more.
Graffiti artists, who “tagged” doors purchased from the Habitat for Humanity Restore
initiated the 2006 festivities. By Noon, a crowd gathered to witness the dawning of an
entertainment showcase solely representing, independent recording artists. The event
drew youth, young adults, and senior citizens from various demographics to enjoy art at
its finest on a hot, 95 degree Friday on Belle Isle. The genres of Gospel, Neo-Soul, Hip
Hop, Holy Hip Hop, Dance, Rap, Poetry, and DJS, all on one stage, and on one accord.
communities on topics such as police brutality, gang violence, voter education, and self-
respect. Over the years some forms of the culture have become a medium to exploit and
degrade women, promote violence amongst adolescents and young adults, and falsely
glorify expensive cars, SUVs, and “bling-bling.” Therefore, artists are being selected
based on the content of their songs and ultimately their overall message.
While critics said it couldn’t be done, over 60 artists, who were willing to clean up their
lyrics and their art, participated in the most influential entertainment event that took place
in the city of Detroit in 2005 and 2006. Detroit based artists were showcased along with
artists from Arizona, New York, Nigeria, Missouri, Ontario, Virginia, and more.
Graffiti artists, who “tagged” doors purchased from the Habitat for Humanity Restore
initiated the 2006 festivities. By Noon, a crowd gathered to witness the dawning of an
entertainment showcase solely representing, independent recording artists. The event
drew youth, young adults, and senior citizens from various demographics to enjoy art at
its finest on a hot, 95 degree Friday on Belle Isle. The genres of Gospel, Neo-Soul, Hip
Hop, Holy Hip Hop, Dance, Rap, Poetry, and DJS, all on one stage, and on one accord.
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