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The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York
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About The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-hop And The Gods Of
Product Description 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, 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. Review "Knight does an excellent job of presenting the movement’s founders, belief system and its history as seen by the people who live it." ― Monsters and Critics About the Author Michael Muhammad Knight is the author of The Taqwacores, the cult novel credited with inspiring 'Muslim Punk Rock'.
