‘Reagan gave us something to rap about’: how hip-hop has interacted with US politics
by The Guardian
The Guardian— New documentary Hip-Hop and the White House looks back at how presidents have rejected or embraced those within the genre, from Reagan to TrumpAt the 1985 presidential inauguration ball, a made-for-TV black-tie affair that was something in between a concert and a roast, an expectant Ronald Reagan looked on from the dais for Jimmy Stewart to bring up the next act. “And now,” a grizzled George Bailey intoned, “to present the excitement of youth, the sights and the sounds of a big city, here are...
@HipHopWired—Rap & Politics Examined In New Hulu Doc ‘Hip-Hop And The White House’ ft. Jeezy & Common. Source: Hulu / hulu Jeezy and Common take part in a new documentary examining Hip-Hop’s journey to being embraced on the American political landscape. As the 2024 presidential election season is in full swing, a new documentary is set to debut with a focus on the relationship that Hip-Hop culture now has with politics. Hip-Hop And The White House is a new feature that examines the journey of the culture’s acceptance by the executive branch of the nation, with prominent artists such as Jeezy and...
Decider—Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Hip-Hop And The White House’ on Hulu, A Doc That Explores How And Where Rap And Politics Have Met Throughout History. From the moment it began, there was political power in rap. The new doc Hip-Hop and the White House puts a spotlight on where that conversation sparked.
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