During the month of May, we honor the Asian and Pacific American people. There are numerous contributors from this beautiful culture who have made an impact on ours, here in America. This is especially true in the world of hip-hop, where pioneers and newer faces alike have made their mark within that ecosystem. Today, Okayplayer is shedding light on a handful of the Asian and Pacific American MCs, DJs. producers and more.

A legendary San Francisco Filipino turntablist who dominated the Disco Mix Club World Championships in the early 1990s (winning 3 times), Qbert is hip-hop royalty. A member of the New York’s Rock Steady Crew and the Invisibl Skratch Piklz (the first DJ crew to scratch as a band, with each member having a role), Qbert’s presence is felt all over the world. Influencing hip-hop fans with his skill, along with sharing it via his online school Qbert Skratch University, he is a key part of hip-hop culture.

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