The Birth of Hip Hop and Erasure of Cindy Campbell

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This chapter explores the untold story of Cindy Campbell and how she organized a party that marked the birth of hip hop. It also discusses the pivotal role of Sylvia Robinson in the industry and the changes in hip hop culture regarding criticism and fear.

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