US SR368

Designates August 11, 2025, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day," August 2025 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month," and November 2025 as "Hip Hop History Month"

Commemorates the continuation of hip hop's 50th anniversary, recognizing its origin on August 11, 1973, when DJ Kool Herc performed at the "Back to School Jam" at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York

Recognizes hip hop as an original American art form that has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon and one of the most popular music genres in the United States

Encourages Senators to commemorate the anniversary and support activities recognizing the historic milestone, and encourages local governments to build partnerships with hip hop entities and creative arts communities

Acknowledges hip hop's economic impact as a multi-billion dollar annual industry and its positive contributions to youth empowerment, education, employment, and cultural expression