Read an article about a new rapper Brother Ali. Tunes sounded slick, but his name caught my attention. Was he Muslim? Was he Muslim-chic (yes, it exists in hip-hop and in dress)? Did some b/g, and he is Muslim. Tunes are slick.
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Salam,
Yes Brother Ali is muslim, he attends the local mosque, doesn't drink etc.. You know it kind of boggles me how little other muslims (outside of hiphop) know about those who are inside of hiphop. Muslims in hiphop are sort of in our own little world since music is considered by so many to be haram. Still, HipHop is one of the few places that Muslims have a considerable amount of respect. In my opinion, HipHop brings Islam back to its roots just as Islam brings hiphop back to its roots. I'm kind of tired of muslim stereotypes personally.. that's sooo 2001.
Posted by: amrev360 | May 26, 2009 at 12:22 PM