Who created rap and hip hop?

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Who created rap and hip hop?

i always wanted to know

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I don't think any particular person actually created rap or hip hop. It emerged on the streets. It really began in the early '70s with DJs like Kool DJ Herc and Grandmaster Flash. See here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/history_of_...