Hold Up, How Did Hip-Hop Become A Trailblazer in VR?

Hip-Hop is a vehicle into the future and the future is here. In this episode of Hip-Hop and the Metaverse, we stop by the South Los Angeles cultural hub of Leimert Park, where Hip-Hop artists and entrepreneurs experiment with new technologies to create and reimagine the possibilities of their craft in a digital space. Our host, Dr. Taj Frazier explores how Hip-Hop's revolutionary roots give artists and their communities the tools to navigate, innovate and transform spaces where they are often overlooked. When “the Metaverse” came back into public consciousness, Hip-Hop artists defined and transformed the landscape shaping how we think about and experience this new wave of technologies. Let’s look at how they adopt and remix new tech to make space for themselves in the Metaverse. Let us know what you think of the Metaverse and Hip-Hop's impact in the comments! ***** PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateVoices ***** HIP-HOP AND THE METAVERSE is an original documentary series from PBS that explores the intersection between Hip-Hop and emerging technologies. Subscribe so you never miss an episode! https://bit.ly/PBSVoices Hip-Hop and the Metaverse is a part of PBS Digital Studios. Keep up with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBSDigitalSt... Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbsds Instagram: https://instagram.com/pbsds


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