
The Five Percenters
Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York
Michael Muhammad Knight(Author)
Oneworld Publications (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-85168-615-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
463 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85168-615-5 (9781851686155)
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E-Book
10/2013
1st Edition
Oneworld Publications
€12.85
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Previous edition
Book
06/2007
Oneworld Publications
€44.79
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Person
Michael Muhammad Knight is the author of The Taqwacores, the cult novel credited with inspiring 'Muslim Punk Rock'.