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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.

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"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 *

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

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A Paperback / softback by Michael Muhammad Knight

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    Publisher: Oneworld Publications
    Publication Date: 01/10/2008
    ISBN13: 9781851686155, 978-1851686155
    ISBN10: 1851686150
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    Entertainment History of music Religion Aspects of religion Islam

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    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.

    Trade 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 *

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