Murs Talks White MCs, Gangs, And Lack Of Support For ‘Conscious Rap’

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Murs Talks White MCs, Gangs, And Lack Of Support For ‘Conscious Rap’

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Sep 16, 2019

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On this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper Murs to discuss the current state of hip-hop, the lack of support for "conscious rap," whether gangs should incorporate, and the influence of white emcees like El-P.

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Sep 16, 2019

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