Summary
Graffiti is another important part of hip hop. People think that graffiti is only to claim a certain type of territory, but that wasn't always the case. Many rappers, djs, and dancers went by a certain street name. They would tag their names on visible areas so people would know their name. It was their way of publicity and was usually how people found people to battle or join groups.
Quote
"Cornbread was the king, but Top Cat brought the original gangster style from Philly to NYC where they renamed it to Broadway Elegant" (Price 152).
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Graffiti started in Philadelphia by a man who went by the name of Cornbread. Top Cat brought it to NYC, but he didn't really change it though. Graffiti eventually got to California, but they changed the meaning for graffiti because they tag for respect.
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