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MC Jin Opens Up on Ethnicity in Hip-Hop

Former Ruff Ryder representative Jin is the latest guest of the Prologue interview series, which

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Former Ruff Ryder representative Jin is the latest guest of the Prologue interview series, which introduces ideas and provide support and inspiration for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs. As an American artist of Chinese descent, MC Jin opens up about the oft-discussed subject of ethnicity and racism in hip-hop. On top of that, the Miami-born, NYC-bred, MC” discusses his career beginnings, advice he would give to his younger self and upcoming artists as well as his influences and initial exposure to hip-hop.

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