 | Pulse of the People: Political Rap Music and Black Politics Subjects: Rap (Music) -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Rap (Music) -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 21st century; African Americans -- Politics and government -- 20th century; African Americans -- Politics and gov; Examining the history of rap music, particularly the subgenre of political rap, and coupling public opinion research with lyrical analysis, Lakeyta M. Bonnette illustrates the ways rap music serves as a vehicle for the expression and advancement of political thought in urban Black communities. Lakeyta M. Bonnette is Associate Professor of American Politics and Political Science at Georgia State University-Atlanta. |
