The Five Percenters: Islam, Hip-Hop and the Gods of New York

by Michael Muhammad Knight

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851686150
• ISBN13: 9781851686155
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.4"