Kool DJ Herc or Spoonie Gee Afrika Bambaataa who is the godfather of hiphop?

Kool Herc is widely regarded as the "Godfather of Hip-Hop" due to his pioneering role as a DJ and event organizer in the early days of the genre's development in the Bronx, New York. He is credited with popularizing breakbeats and rap music. While other figures like Afrika Bambaataa and Spoonie Gee made significant contributions, Kool DJ Herc's influence and his foundational work in the hip-hop scene earned him the title of "Godfather."