A review by optimalbook
Hip Hop America by Nelson George

3.0

While overall I think Hip-Hop America provides great insight into the foundation of the genre, and a bit of insight into not just the artists but the age of the book is showing as well as it glosses over some of the more controversial aspects of hip-hop. In particular it doesn't do a great job at highlighting LGBTQ+ struggles in the genre, and while it partially addresses antisemitism in hip-hop the stance taken is not one I can really get behind. Moreover, in the later chapters it's age really starts to show as it addresses hip-hop on a global scale.