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

by Michael Muhammad Knight (Author)

• New

  Illustrated
  2008

  $15.56

  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.