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Hip-Hop and the Metaverse

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

Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode, we stop by South Los Angeles cultural hub Leimert Park, where Hip-Hop artists and entrepreneurs experiment with new technologies to create and reimagine possibilities of their craft in a digital space. Host Dr. Taj Frazier explores how Hip-Hop's revolutionary roots give artists and their communities the tools to navigate, innovate and transform spaces that are often overlooked.

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