Velocity HipHop Stars Author:Sheila Griffin Llanas Hip hop artists have been called poets, entrepreneurs, movie stars, style makers, and even activists. From DJ Grandmaster Flash in the 1970s to rapper Kanye West today, these stars continue to push the genre to new heights. Get an in depth and up close look at some of hip hop's most important innovators. The music. The moves. The look. From its ... more »beginnings at Bronx street parties in the 1970s, hip hop has exploded into a worldwide phenomenon. Flip open the pages of Hip Hop World and dive into the history, culture, fashion, and stars of this now mainstream movement. Four titles in series, grades 4-5 reading level, 5-9 interest.« less