Fab 5 Freddy: How Hip-Hop Was Born

Fab 5 Freddy, a foundational figure in hip-hop, joins James to trace the culture's origins from its Bronx roots—where graffiti, DJs, breakdancing, and visual art collided to form something entirely new. He recounts how Blondie's 1981 hit 'Rapture' served as a mainstream breakthrough, lending legitimacy to the burgeoning movement and setting the stage for hip-hop's global dominance. The conversation also turns to creativity today, with Freddie offering insights from the DIY spirit of hip-hop that can guide artists as artificial intelligence reshapes the creative landscape.