South Bronx

The South Bronx is an area in New York City, in the borough of the Bronx. It is known for its inventions, and popularizations. In the 19th century it was Morrisania, owned by the Morris family. Late in the 19th century they sold most the land and it became an industrial suburb.

The South Bronx is credited with creating Hip-Hop in 1973, even though many disagree.[1] Some people say it was created in Queensbridge, Harlem, Bed–Stuy, or Long Island. The South Bronx is well known for its graffiti and break-dancing.[2] The South Bronx is also known for its higher poverty and crime rates, in comparison to the North Bronx.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The South Bronx: Where Hip-Hop Was Born | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News". WNYC. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  2. ↑ "The Graffiti Movement in the Bronx". Google Arts & Culture. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
  3. ↑ "Vital City | The Bronx's Crime Crisis". www.vitalcitynyc.org. Retrieved 2025-04-07.
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