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An Orthodox rapper in Jerusalem
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Mar 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Nissim Black grew up in the American city of Seattle, where he made his name rapping about drug dealing and drive-by shootings. These were all subjects that were familiar to him, and his music was doing well, but nevertheless Nissim became increasingly unhappy with the gangster image he portrayed. He started as a Christian looking for answers in the Bible, but a growing interest in the Old Testament led on to a conversion to Orthodox Judaism, and ultimately a move to Jerusalem. Nissim still raps, but now he does it in a Shtreimel hat.
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com
Presenter Emily Webb
Producer: Harry Graham
Picture: Nissim Black
Credit: Tziporah Litman
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com
Presenter Emily Webb
Producer: Harry Graham
Picture: Nissim Black
Credit: Tziporah Litman
Released:
Mar 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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