The Five Percenters
by Michael Muhammad Knight
2020-12-30 01:52:59
From Malcom 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, Knightâs compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricab...
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From Malcom 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, Knightâs 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 communityâs icons and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture.
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