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The Rise of Asian Rap Culture with Rich Brian, 88rising, and $tupid Young

2019-09-06T15:59:03.310Z

A growing number of Asian artists have burst onto the hip-hop scene over the past few years, thanks, in large part, to 88rising—a multimedia company that specializes in signing and amplifying Asian talent. Founder Sean Miyashiro has helped artists like Joji, Higher Brothers, and Rich Brian (formerly known as Rich Chigga) build massive followings and net millions of views on YouTube, where the rappers upload a steady stream of music videos. But even as their popularity skyrockets, some in the hip-hop community take issue with their lyrics—raising questions about the line between self-expression and cultural appropriation.

For this episode of ‘MINORITY REPORTS,’ VICE’s Lee Adams met up with Miyashiro and a handful of high-profile Asian rappers—including $tupid Young, an Asian Crip unaffiliated with 88rising—to hear why they got into hip-hop, and what challenges they've faced while creating space for themselves as hip-hop's newest minorities. He also sat down with Ebro Darden—a Hot 97 morning host and Apple Music’s global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B—to hear his take on the cultural movement, exploring what separates contributing to hip-hop culture from misappropriating it.

*** Rich Brian has been mistakenly spelt in several subtitles as Rich Bryant. This oversight is highly regretted.

Brian Williams Raps "Gin and Juice"

2014-04-22T17:51:42.821Z

NBC Nightly News managing editor and anchor Brian Williams raps Snoop Dogg's classic "Gin and Juice."

Brian Williams Raps "Rapper's Delight"

2014-02-20T21:55:39.467Z

NBC Nightly News managing editor and anchor Brian Williams raps The Sugar Hill Gang's classic "Rapper's Delight" -- and, yes, he brought two friends along.

Trae Tha Truth Ft. Mystikal, Tech N9ne & Brian Angel - All That I Know

2012-03-08T01:44:11.385Z

Trae Tha Truth Ft. Mystikal, Tech N9ne & Brian Angel - "All That I Know" Produced by Track Bangas

The 5th by RICH Tycoon (Directed by: Brian Storm)

2011-06-14T20:31:00.214Z

RICH Tycoon's second release off of his upcoming Life, Love, & Hustle (The Real Deal) album, which is due to hit the streets Fall 2011. *Produced by Indecent...