Rob Eschmann,, "When the Hood Comes Off: Racism and Resistance in the Digital Age" (U California Press, 2023)
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Hip Hop and Addressing Racism
This chapter examines the use of hip hop as a tool to address racism, focusing on artists like Kendrick Lamar and Vince Staples. It explores the discomfort of witnessing white fans using racial slurs at a concert and the reasons behind artists like Kendrick stopping fans from using such language on stage. The chapter also discusses the contextual differences between cities and how hip hop artists provide a unique perspective on racism and society.
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