The death of popular rapper Takeoff underscores a uniquely American problem – gun violence.
Author: A.D. Carson
Kanye May Not Like Books, but Hip-Hop Fosters a Love of Literature
A hip-hop artist and scholar says that while rap stresses the oral tradition, the music is also rife with references to a rich range of literature that spans the …
When All Else Fails To Explain American Violence, Blame a Rapper and Hip-Hop
Since rap music emerged in mainstream culture in the late 1980s, conservatives have derided its lyrics and imagery as violent. But hip-hop artists argue those images reflect urban realities.