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Hip-Hop and Youth Culture In Todays Society
Youth culture and hip-hop culture become synonymous entities when thinking critically about how they both influence one another. Hip-hop emerged as an authentic cultural expression of the African American urban youth during the late 1970s. The foundation of hip-hop … Continue reading
Corporate Exploitation of Hip Hop
Lewis Weaver Pas 368 Exploitation of Hip Hop The corporation takeover of Hip Hop began in the early to mid 1990s. This corporation takeover imposed themes of misogyny, materialism and violence. What was once a genre whose lyrics mostly consisted … Continue reading
Hip-hop and Misogyny
Misogyny and Hip-hop By:Brittany Carter The perception of women in hip-hop through out the years has changed dramatically. It has turned from a way of expressing the thoughts of strong-minded women to now the degradation of women in hip-hop lyrics … Continue reading
Hip Hop Concert Review-Lewis
Hip Hop Concert review On Saturday March 30th 2013, I was fortunate enough to attend my first Hip Hop festival ever as well as my first Hip hop concert in California. This year I attended paid dues independent hip hop … Continue reading
They call me O.D
Ousmane Diallo PAS 368 Professor Ratcliff They Call Me “O.D” I was born in 1988. I grew up in the 90’s and Hip Hop culture has played a definitive role in my life. Much of what … Continue reading
Relationship with Hip Hop- Lewis
Relationship with Hip Hop- Lewis Weaver Posted on by itzarap For my entire life I have listened to and grew up on hip hop music. So it has made a profound impact on my life and daily experiences. My family is located in … Continue reading