Hip Hop's Theology of Suffering
By Cameron Stillson
How does hip hop suggest that we view the relationship between God and suffering—specifically suffering on the basis of race?
Songs analyzed:
"This is America" - Childish Gambino
"Welcome to America" - Lecrae
"Changes" - Tupac
"Change" - J. Cole
"The Mystery of Iniquity" - Lauryn Hill
"No Ways Tired" - Jackie Hill-Perry
"Mr. Wendal" - Arrested Development
"How Much A Dollar Cost" - Kendrick Lamar
Songs analyzed:
"This is America" - Childish Gambino
"Welcome to America" - Lecrae
"Changes" - Tupac
"Change" - J. Cole
"The Mystery of Iniquity" - Lauryn Hill
"No Ways Tired" - Jackie Hill-Perry
"Mr. Wendal" - Arrested Development
"How Much A Dollar Cost" - Kendrick Lamar
Hip Hop's Theology of SufferingApr 24, 2019
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