The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-hop And The Gods Of New York

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From Malcolm X to the Wu Tang Clan the first indepth account of this fascinating black power movementWith a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent Knights compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment Islam New York and hiphop Whether discussing the stars of Five Percenter rap or 1980s crack empires this fastpaced investigation uncovers the communitys icons and heritage and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture