i am OTHER: StereoTypes - Typical Hip-Hop

As part of their ongoing series that tackles stereotypes in a variety of different cultural

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As part of their ongoing series that tackles stereotypes in a variety of different cultural settings, i am OTHER and StereoTypes turn their attention to the world of hip-hop – a musical platform and genre that seems to be a lightning rod for both positive and negative connotations. Presented as a man on the street type approach, people from vastly different walks of life weigh in on what seem to be the most pervasive stigmas attached to the genre. Nearly 18 minutes in length, it’s clear that there are ample stereotypes to delve into.

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