Hip-Hop Diplomacy: Culture and Politics

This chapter explores the unique role of U.S. hip-hop ambassador Toni Blackman in using hip-hop to represent American culture abroad, particularly in countries like Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It examines the ethical implications of leveraging Black culture for diplomacy, drawing parallels to historical jazz diplomacy and highlighting the complexities faced by artists navigating their identities in foreign contexts.