In the reading, “Total Chaos” by Jeff Chang the objective of the interview taking place is to discuss intersectionality as it relates to queerness within Hip Hop. In the text it states, “Black gays have always preferred to abide alongside their black communities rather than “ghettoize” their sexualities.” I feel as though this… Continue reading →
I was a little hesitant when I first started thinking about this post. I first decided to take Gender and Sexuality in Hip Hop when I needed those extra credits to be a full-time student, but truly – that is not what genuinely caught my eye about this class. Recently, after I transferred to New… Continue reading →
The definition of hip-hop is “a style of popular music of US black and Hispanic origin, featuring rap”. Hip-hop is a very complex genre that holds different meanings and value to different people within our shared society and community as it typically relates/pertains to a specific audience. As time progresses, the meaning of this genre… Continue reading →
