Fight the Power: Rap, Race, and Reality

Chuck D pours out commentary that takes on Hollywood, race, the music industry, the murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G., drugs, and the three E's-education, economics and enforcement. An insider's view on Hip-Hop culture with intimate revelations about his own life filled with electrifying energy, anger, love and truth. Fight The Power examines complex social, racial and artistic issues and discusses the role of heroes and role models in the black community and Hollywood's negative images of blacks, the effect of gangsta rap and its impact on youth, and the role of athletes and entertainers in eroding and strengthening values. Chuck D lets no one off the hook, putting celebrities and street kids alike on notice that the future is up for grabs and the only way to be part of it is to work together.