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Is Hip-Hop Still ‘CNN For Black People?’
THE MESSAGE
The prevailing opinion is we have to look to the past for the days when hip-hop stirred the political pot. But a new generation of rappers has plenty to say—and we need to listen up.
Stereo Williams
Published
Mar. 24 2015
5:15AM EDT
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Stereo Williams
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stereowilliams@gmail.com
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