A beat can be played in any country and is recognized globally, so much so that no words are necessary. Furthermore, not only have the rhythms and music influenced other cultures, but the fashion of hip hop has also had an effect. According to Wikipedia online, in reference to the effect hip hop has on the world globally, it is stated that "According to the US Department of State, hip hop is "now the center of a mega music and fashion industry around the world" that crosses social barriers and crosses racial lines. National Geographic recognizes hip hop as "the world's favorite youth culture" where "nearly every country on the planet seems to have developed its own local rap scene" Through his international travels, hip hop is now considered a “global musical” epidemic.” According to The Village Voice, hip hop is “tailor-made to combat the anomie that plagues teenagers everywhere no one knows their name, Western culture has found a way to infiltrate other countries through an unconditional method, the lyrics, the music and a