Why is the battle between good and evil a recurring theme in rap
lyrics? What role does the devil play in hip hop? What exactly does
it mean when rappers wear a diamond-encrusted "Jesus" around their
necks? Why do rappers acknowledge God during award shows and
frequently include prayers in their albums? Rap and Religion:
Understanding the Gangsta's God tackles a sensitive and
controversial topic: the juxtaposition-and seeming hypocrisy-of
references to God within hip hop culture and rap music. This book
provides a focused examination of the intersection of God and
religion with hip hop and rap music. Author Ebony A. Utley, PhD,
references selected rap lyrics and videos that span three decades
of mainstream hip hop culture in America, representing the East
Coast, the West Coast, and the South in order to account for how
and why rappers talk about God. Utley also describes the complex
urban environments that birthed rap music and sources interviews,
award acceptance speeches, magazine and website content, and liner
notes to further explain how God became entrenched in hip hop.
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