The Evolution of Hip-Hop Dance, From Popping and Locking to TikToking

There's a bit of debate over it, but the 1983 classic "Wild Style" is argued to be the first film centered on hip-hop culture. Charlie Ahearn, the film's director, focused on all four elements of the culture: DJing, rapping, graffiti, and break dancing. Ahearn made history by selling out all showings for the three weeks it played in Time Square, according to The Source. The film was low budget and raw, but thoroughly encapsulated the feel of the culture helping expand its reach outside the five boroughs of NYC. Though originally released only in a handful of theaters, "Wild Style" was remastered and released 30 years later for a new generation of hip-hop performers and fans to enjoy.