From the Bronx, New York to Compton, California, all the way down to Atlanta, Georgia Hip-Hop's influence can't be stopped. And Bollywood just couldn't resist its charm. A-list Bollywood actors like Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan embraced not only the art form but the lifestyle in the videos your about to see.
Even the musicians crossed over and started testing out their skills on the mic. Canadian born IshQ Bector writes and performs Hip-Hop and started a following in India off his video 'Hip-Hopper.' He's shared stages with other rappers like Mobb Deep and Chamillionaire and even appeared in the Bollywood film 'Barsaat'.
This Hip-Hop influence seems to be a growing trend within the Bollywood and Indian entertainment world. We've prepared a timeline for you to see the road Hip Hop paved on its way to world domination, stopping finally at Bollywood.
According to the New York Times, "While a few Western acts like Madonna and Coldplay also sell well in India, Hip-Hop has traditionally had limited appeal," but apparently the beliefs of people like Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan differ.
In Abhishek Bachchans video for 'Right Here Right Now' Abhishek calls Vishal and Shekar the Hip-Hop fakes. Are they poking fun at the genre that the U.S. loves so dearly?
On the other hand Akshay Kumar really tries to put together some credible songs. For 'Singh is Kinng' he recruited American West Coast rap icon Snoop Dogg. He also rapped on the title track for 'Chandni Chowk to China' and this time brought around his friend Bohemia. Is Hip-Hop starting to go to Akshay Kumars head?
So guys, what do you think of Hip Hops influence in Bollywood? Is the genre genuinely crossing over? Watch the videos and give us your opinion.

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