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Hip-Hop Is History

Book • 2024

In *Hip-Hop Is History*, Questlove traces the creative and cultural forces that have shaped hip-hop, highlighting both influential gems and chart-topping hits.

The book weaves together stories from the genre's history with Questlove's personal experiences, offering an intimate and sweeping theory of hip-hop's evolution.

It covers the genre's development from its beginnings in the 1970s to its current global impact, addressing issues like black pain, toxic ego, and the industry's challenges.

Questlove approaches the subject with the fluency of an obsessive fan and the expertise of an innovative participant.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by

Trevor Noah

and

Questlove

during their conversation about the 2023 Grammy Awards and the challenges of curating a 50th-anniversary hip-hop performance.

Questlove Isn't Manif*cking Around

Mentioned by

Jason Moore

as a book written by Questlove.

How to Navigate Transitions and Design Your Life (Without the BS) with Lauren Handel Zander

Mentioned by

Tonya Mosley

as an upcoming guest discussing his book on hip hop history.

Actor Griffin Dunne Revisits His Hollywood Childhood

Written by

Questlove

from his perspective as a band leader, obsessive fan, and historian of the music.

Questlove On Hip-Hop And History

Mentioned by

Sam Briger

as a new book written from his personal perspective as a band leader, obsessive fan and historian of the music.

Best Of: Questlove's Hip-Hop History / 'Always Sunny' Actor Rob McElhenney

Mentioned by

Terry Gross

as

Questlove

's book published earlier this year.

Jon Batiste, Holiday Edition / Questlove Christmas

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