When Hip-Hop First Went Corporate
To rappers in the early 90s, hawking malt liquor on TV wasn't selling out—it was a sign of cultural legitimacy and upward mobility.
Kyle Coward
Kyle Coward is a freelance writer based in Chicago. He has written for The Root, Jet, and The Chicago Tribune.
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