Darryl D.M.C. McDaniels
I Am Hip Hop Book Series

Foreword
To my Hip Hop family, past, present, and future
The words "I AM" are the ultimate power move. They echo through every corner of the universe, from sacred temples to the streets we grew up on. To say "I AM" is to own your truth, no matter what the world throws at you. That's the essence of Hip Hop, isn't it? To be yourself, unapologetically. To move to your own beat, even when everyone else is trying to tell you how to dance. Easy A.D. is the embodiment of that spirit. When he declares "I AM Hip Hop," it's not just a boast—it's a battle cry for our culture. He's been holding it down since day one, from the streets of NYC to rocking stages with the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers. He's the guy who said, "I don't need to get high to be fly." He walked his own path, never compromising who he was.
This ain't some fairytale, though. Easy A.D. faced the same struggles, the same demons we all did. But he made it through, stronger than ever. And he didn't need anything but his own strength to get there. That's a lesson for all of us. He's not just a legend for what he did. He's a legend for who he IS. The dude rolls with Tony Tone, Caz, JDL, The Almighty KG, and Charlie Chase! He's in the room with the game changers.

So when Easy A.D. says "I AM Hip Hop," you better believe it's the truth. And now he's sharing that truth with the next generation. His children's book series will take you deep into the heart of our culture, from DJing to breakdancing, from icons you know to the unsung heroes.
These are stories told by a true Hip Hop God, as Chuck D would say. So open your ears, open your minds, and let Easy A.D. school you on what it truly means to be Hip Hop.
Darryl D.M.C. from  Legendary Hip Hop Group Run-DMC