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

by Michael Muhammad Knight

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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, 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...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1851686150

ISBN13:9781851686155

Release Date:October 2008

Publisher:ONEWorld Publications

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.3" x 8.4"

Related Subjects

African-American Studies Ethnic & Tribal Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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