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KRS-One Plans Historic "Little Hip-Hop" Zones
6 Sep
Summary
- KRS-One proposes "Little Hip-Hop" areas in deprived city sections.
- Newark, New Jersey's mayor has approved the historic district proposal.
- The goal is to centralize hip-hop culture and attract global tourism.
Rapper KRS-One has announced plans to create dedicated "Little Hip-Hop" zones in cities across the globe. He envisions these areas as cultural neighborhoods, akin to existing Chinatowns or Little Italys, aimed at revitalizing deprived urban sections. The rapper's proposal seeks to centralize hip-hop culture, foster entrepreneurship by providing spaces for businesses, and attract international tourism.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, has accepted a proposal for the city to feature a "Little Hip-Hop" area. Newark is already home to The Temple of Hip-Hop, an international cultural center established in 1996 and founded by KRS-One himself. This initiative aims to bring jobs and investments into these targeted communities.
