The Five Percenters : Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York Paperback / softback
by Michael Muhammad Knight
Paperback / softback
Description
With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knight’s 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 community’s icons and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:352 pages, Illustrations
- Publisher:Oneworld Publications
- Publication Date:01/10/2008
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- ISBN:9781851686155
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:352 pages, Illustrations
- Publisher:Oneworld Publications
- Publication Date:01/10/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9781851686155