What is The DOPE Kid — Hip hop history

August 11, 1973 is a very dope day in Hip Hop History! This date is considered the birthdate of Hip Hop.   A dope picture book that chronicles this date in Hip Hop history is When The Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc & the Creation of Hip Hop    Brief Summary: The story documents the late childhood of Clive Campbell and his experiences that led to the merging of various cultures to create Hip Hop. Hip Hop is a cultural movement that gave a platform to powerless and voiceless communities. There are four cultural aspects that characterize Hip Hop:...

The Dope Kid Family is giving you a sneak peek as to why we have been away...I have been busy creating characters and content for our forthcoming podcast. I wanted to share a few of them with you! Meet MC Lyte MicroscopeMeet Scientific Method Man Meet Griselda Grillz The podcast will include a complimentary comic strip with scientific facts!    Tell us what you think and make sure to subscribe to our podcast when it is available.Happy Reading, Rhyming and Rapping!   The Dope Kid Family

Healthy Hip Hop I have been a fan of Healthy Hip Hop since is was the first cd I bought in 2016 under Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg (click here to check that music out). And I am even more excited how they have elevated the game for children's hip hop music. Healthy Hip Hop is more than music. It's a movement. Make sure to get the "Music streaming and social platform aimed at providing quality, relevant sounding hip hop for families. Download our app today on IOS (beta)" If you are a parent looking to share Hip Hop and...

Now that you have diversified your bookshelves, don’t forget to diversify your children’s music. Just like seeing and learning experiences of others through literature, you can also sing along with a diverse track list. When I started my blog in 2015, I had the idea of using Hip Hop music to teach my kids simple concepts like counting, spelling, etc and I found out that I am not a record producer lol (click here to see some of those attempts) HOWEVER, I that did not deter me. In true Hip Hop tradition, I remixed it and created The Dope Kid....

  A Dope Kid loves to read and a Dope Parent loves to read as well! Today we share a list of black history children’s books that have a Hip Hop element!!!    1. Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison   This beautiful collection of amazing men in Black History is a book that every dope kid (and dope parent needs). This book is an excellent resource and beautifully illustrated educational picture book that people of all ages love! This books also features Hip Hop pioneers Chuck D of the legendary and groundbreaking group, Public Enemy and DJ...