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Another vital component of hip-hop culture is graffiti, which predates other elements of hip-hop. Artists used urban spaces to express their voices, acting as a visual representation of hip-hop’s heartbeat. Figures like Fab Five Freddy bridged the gap between graffiti and hip-hop, introducing this visual art form to broader audiences and connecting the Harlem art scene to hip-hop's nascent movements.