Buppies, B-boys, Baps & Bohos

Description:

"In this new and expanded edition of this classic collection of essays, Nelson George covers contemporary black culture over the past thirty years in music, film, sports, publishing, fashion, politics, and city life uptown and down. From an obituary for Tupac Shakur, to an investigation into the business of hip hop, to a greeting for Latrell Sprewell and a farewell to Michael Jordan, he updates his take on nearly every arena of black America. Introducing roisterous rappers and legendary hoopsters, streetwise hustlers and influential filmmakers, unsung musicians impassioned politicians and crack dealers, George's vibrant work clearly remains the definitive take on modern African American culture."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: History and criticism,  Popular music,  Music,  Popular culture,  African Americans,  History,  Popular music, history and criticism,  African americans, music,  African americans, civilization,  African american actors,  African american athletes,  United states, population

Places: United States

Times: 1971-1980,  20th century,  1981-1990