Rap is one of the most popular forms of music in today’s world. Even though the rap industry has been historically dominated by alcohol and drug abuse, there is surprisingly a high number of Muslim rappers. Popular muslim rappers include Lupe Fiasco (pictured on the left), Busta Rhymes, and Ice Cube. In this website we explore the issues Muslim rappers have faced because of their religion, how rap has been used to make people aware of Islamophobic views, and how Islamic extremist groups use Islamophobia and hip-hop to attract recruits.
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