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

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. From Malcolm 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.

• | Author: Michael Muhammad Knight
• | Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• | Publication Date: Oct 01, 2008
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781851686155
• | ISBN-10: 1851686150