Just because you grew on the old stuff HaycH, and it's changing, doesn't mean it's dying. I grew up on gangsta rap, but I didn't start whining when nu-skool took over. Why? Cos I actually got bored of listening to the same thing. It's musical progress - just cos it comes in a different form to what you grew up on, doesn't mean it's dying. It's happened in every form of music - look at rock, it's changed billions of times. Yet it's still not dead, it's popular.

And C-Section has some very valid points. Graffiti is worldwide, breakdancing still goes on (although not as much), and hip-hop is getting more into the mainstream - of course we've had some crap artists, but when people like Kweli and Slug are getting air time, that's a good sign. And there are still DJ's.

There's a big difference in "change" and "death".

And btw, Latino's had a big role in hip-hop culture. They are the most influential race besides african americans. And what does your race have anything to do with your understanding of music? Dumb racists.