The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-Hop and the Gods of New York (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781851686155)

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
ISBN-10: 1851686150
ISBN-13: 9781851686155
Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.90d