From the readings below, how would you characterize the relationship between hip hop culture and rap? (approximately 400-500 words) Try to minimize phrases like “I feel like…” It’s fine to write in the first person, but I want to see that you have heard and understand what authors and artists have to say on the subject. As always, please cite references, including the names of any artists quoted. Now is also the time to make sure you’re using proper MLA citation style. The punctuation “goes after the quotation and page citation” (Author Last Name, 23).

From the readings below, how would you characterize the relationship between hip hop culture and rap? (approximately 400-500 words)

• Try to minimize phrases like “I feel like…”  It’s fine to write in the first person, but I want to see that you have heard and understand what authors and artists have to say on the subject.
• As always, please cite references, including the names of any artists quoted.
• Now is also the time to make sure you’re using proper MLA citation style. The punctuation “goes after the quotation and page citation” (Author Last Name, 23).