The only way hip hop can achieve a more prestigious seal of political acceptance would be if Barack Obama delivered his inauguration address in a rhyme, accompanied by a DJ and breakdancers. As it stands, graffiti will be the lone element on display during today's ceremony. Literally. Artist Shepard Fairey was commissioned by the Obama Inaugural Committee to create the official poster. Though it is a clean representation of street art, its prominence presents hip hop culture to the widest audience possible. Whether they know it or not.
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