Cornbread, widely recognized as the godfather of graffiti, revolutionized street art in the late 1960s. Born Darryl McCray in Philadelphia, he began tagging his nickname as a teenager, turning city walls, subway cars, and even an elephant at the Philadelphia Zoo into his canvas. His bold, repetitive markings ignited a movement that spread to New York and beyond, laying the foundation for modern graffiti culture. Unlike later artists who embraced political messaging, Cornbread’s tags were personal, a declaration of presence in a world that often overlooked young Black voices. His influence remains undeniable, shaping graffiti as both an art form and a statement of identity.
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