Dr. Heidi R. Lewis
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A Note to Old Heads: A Conclusion
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Chapter Five, “You just gotta embrace the youth in all aspects!”:The DJ Drama Interview
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Chapter Four, “I feel like it’s no such thing as gender!”:The Contours of Hip Hop Masculinity
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Chapter Three, “Outsiders are welcome—but not, of course, necessary!”:The South
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Chapter Two, “Not every song is that fuckin’ simple!”:The Mumble Rap Sound
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