The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York

The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York

Oneworld Publications

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UPC:
9781851686155
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Paperback
Publication Date:
10/1/2008
Release Date:
10/1/2008
Author:
Knight, Michael Muhammad
Language:
English: Published; English: Original Language; English
Pages:
352
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From Malcolm X to the Wu Tang Clan, the first in-depth account of this fascinating black power movement With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knights compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, Islam, New York, and hip-hop. Whether discussing the stars of Five Percenter rap or 1980s crack empires, this fast-paced investigation uncovers the communitys icons and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture.

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