A Visual Genealogy

Rhythm & RootsMapping the DNA of Hip-Hop

Explore the interconnected lineage of 100+ influential artists who shaped the sound, culture, and legacy of hip-hop across five decades.

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Era

Region

106 artists

The Lineage

106 artists across five decades of innovation, influence, and cultural evolution. Tap an artist to see connections, tap again for details.

1970s Pioneers

East Coast

1980s Foundations

East Coast

West Coast

South

1990s Golden Era

East Coast

West Coast

South

Midwest

2000s Expansion

East Coast

West Coast

South

Midwest

2010s Digital Era

East Coast

West Coast

South

Midwest

Other

2020s Current Wave

East Coast

West Coast

South

Midwest