The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York - Couverture souple

Knight, Michael Muhammad

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1851686150 ISBN 13 : 9781851686155

Editeur : Oneworld Publications, 2008

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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. Since their beginning as a cluster of outcasts from the Nation of Islam's Harlem mosque in the 1960s, the story of the Five Percenters has been charged with drama and controversy. Spanning prison revolts, Brooklyn turf gangs and 1980s crack empires, this fast-paced investigation uncovers the community's history, icons, and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture and hip hop.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oneworld Publications
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1851686150
• ISBN 13: 9781851686155
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352