First Principle
Hiphop (Hip'Hop) is a term that describes our independent collective consciousness. Ever growing, it is commonly expressed through such elements as Breakin, Emceein, Graffiti Art, Deejayin, Beat Boxin, Street Fashion, Street Language, Street Knowledge, and Street Entrepreneurialism. Wherever and whenever these and future elements and expressions of Hiphop Kulture manifest; this Hip Hop Declaration of Peace shall advise the use and interpretation of such elements, expressions, and lifestyle.

Second Principle
Hiphop Kulture respects the dignity and sanctity of life without discrimination or prejudice. Hiphoppas shall thoroughly consider the protection and development of life, over and before the individual decision to destroy or seek to alter its natural development.

Third Principle
Hiphop Kulture respects the Laws and agreements of its culture, its country, its institutions and whomever it does business with. Hiphop does not irresponsibly break Laws and commitments.

Fourth Principle
Hiphop is a term that describes our independent collective consciousness. As a conscious way of life,
we acknowledge our influence on society, especially
on children; and we shall forever keep the rights
and welfare of both in mind. Hiphop Kulture
encourages womanhood, manhood, sisterhood,
brotherhood, childhood and family. We are
conscious not to bring any intentional disrespect
that jeopardizes the dignity and reputation of our
children, elders and ancestors.

Fifth Principle
The ability to define, defend and educate ourselves
is encouraged, developed, preserved, protected and
promoted as a means toward peace and prosperity,
and toward the protection and development of our
self-worth. Through knowledge of purpose and the
development of our natural and learned skills,
Hiphoppas are encouraged to always present their
best work and ideas.

Sixth Principle
Hiphop Kulture honors no relationship, person,
event, act or otherwise wherein the preservation
and further development of Hiphop's culture,
principles and elements are not considered or
respected. Hiphop Kulture does not participate in
activities that clearly destroy or alter its ability to
productively and peacefully exist. Hiphoppas are
encouraged to initiate and participate in fair trade
and honesty in all negotiations and transactions.

Seventh Principle
The essence of Hiphop is beyond entertainment:
The elements of Hiphop Kulture may be traded for
money, honor, power, respect, food, shelter,
information and other resources; however, Hiphop
and its culture cannot be bought, nor is it for sale.
It (Hiphop) cannot be transferred or exchanged by
or to anyone for compensation at any time or at
any place. Hiphop is not a product. Hiphop is the
priceless principle of our self-empowerment.

Eighth Principle
Companies, corporations, non and not-for-profit
organizations, as well as individuals and groups that
are clearly benefiting from the use, interpretation
and/or exploitation of the term Hiphop (i.e., Hip
Hop, hip-hop) and the expressions and
terminologies of Hiphop (i.e., Hip Hop, hip-hop), are
encouraged to commission and/or employ a fulltime
or part-time certified Hiphop Kultural Specialist
to interpret and answer sensitive cultural questions
regarding the principles and proper presentations of
Hiphop's elements and culture; relative to
businesses, individuals, organizations, communities,
cities, as well as other countries.

Ninth Principle
May 3rd is Rap Music Day. Hiphoppas are
encouraged to dedicate their own time and talent
to self-development and for service to their
communities. Every third week in May is Hip Hop
Appreciation Week. During this time, Hiphoppas are
encouraged to honor their ancestors, reflect upon
their cultural contributions and appreciate the
elements and principles of Hiphop Kulture.
November is Hiphop History Month. During this time
Hiphoppas are encouraged to participate in the
creating, learning and honoring of Hiphop's history
and historical cultural contributors.

Tenth Principle
Hiphoppas are encouraged to build meaningful and
lasting relationships that rest upon Love, trust,
equality and respect. Hiphoppas are encouraged not
to cheat, abuse, or deceive their friends.

Eleventh Principle
The Hiphop community exists as an international
culture of consciousness that provides all races,
tribes, religions and styles of people a foundation
for the communication of their best ideas and
works. Hiphop Kulture is united as one multi-skilled,
multi-cultural, multi-faith, multi-racial people
committed to the establishment and the
development of peace.

Twelfth Principle
Hiphop Kulture does not intentionally or voluntarily
participate in any form of hate, deceit, prejudice or
theft at any time. At no time shall Hiphop Kulture
engage in any violent war within itself. Those who
intentionally violate the principles of this Declaration
of Peace or intentionally reject its advice, forfeit by
their own actions the protections set forth herein.

Thirteenth Principle
Hiphop Kulture rejects the immature impulse of unwarranted acts of violence and always seeks diplomatic, nonviolent strategies in the settlement of all disputes. Hiphoppas are encouraged to consider forgiveness and understanding before any act of retaliation. War is reserved as a final solution when there is evidence that all other means of diplomatic negotiation have failed repeatedly.

Fourteenth Principle
Hiphoppas are encouraged to eliminate poverty,
speak out against injustice and shape a more caring
society and a more peaceful world. Hiphop Kulture
supports a dialogue and action that heals divisions
in society, addresses the legitimate concerns of
humankind and advances the cause of peace.

Fifteenth Principle
Hiphoppas respect and learn from the ways of
Nature, regardless of where we are on this planet.
Hiphop Kulture holds sacred our duty to contribute
to our own survival as independent, freethinking
beings in and throughout the Universe. This planet,
commonly known as Earth, is our nurturing parent
and Hiphoppas are encouraged to respect Nature
and all creations and inhabitants of Nature.

Sixteenth Principle
Hiphop's pioneers, legends, teachas, elders, and
ancestors shall not be inaccurately quoted,
misrepresented, or disrespected at any time. No
one should profess to be a Hiphop pioneer or
legend unless they can prove with facts and/ or
witnesses their credibility and contributions to
Hiphop Kulture.

Seventeenth Principle
Hiphoppas are encouraged to share resources. Hiphoppas should give freely and as often as possible. It is the duty of every Hiphoppa to assist, whenever possible, in the relief of human suffering and in the correction of injustice. Hiphop is shown the highest respect when Hiphoppas respect each other. Hiphop Kulture is preserved, nurtured and developed when Hiphoppas preserve, nurture and develop one another.

Eighteenth Principle
Hiphop Kulture maintains a healthy, caring and
wealthy central Hiphop guild-fully aware and
invested with the power to promote, teach,
interpret, modify and defend the principles of this
Hip Hop Declaration of Peace.