The American hip hop industry is huge. Millions of fans and supporters across the world. And it sends a strong message. Women, money, and brands top the charts. But there's another kind of beat that doesn't make it on corporate labels - just as talented but not the right message. Political and social issues in rap music won't sell. One rapper who know's what a challenge it is to sell records if you say what you believe in is Jasiri-X who joined us In the Now along with Solomon Comission author of the book, "A Hip Hop Activist Speaks Out on Social Issues".
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