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New hip-hop subgenres coming up

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Hip-hop continues to diversify into new subgenres that push the boundaries of rhythm, poetry and self-expression. With hip-hop celebrating its 50th anniversary this month, we look at some of the newest subgenres.

Most of these subgenres are driven by young artistes and have received both praise and criticism.

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