because of its similarities in ideology to baile funk, cariocas adopted the hip hop rhythm and integrated it with lyrics relevant to their lifestyle as well as language - the internet helped in the globalization of the movement, granting many cariocas the access to discover and help diffuse it. nowadays, hip hop has become a part of the night scene in rio, with many parties and events dedicated to the genre - here is our quick guide listing of the best events and places where to enjoy hip hop in rio de janeiro, on any night of the week.