The Psychology of Hip Hop, (Paperback)

<i>The Psychology of Hip Hop</i> is a provocative examination of the world of Hip Hop, and how this music genre has shaped the American landscape. Going where no one else dares, <i>The Psychology of Hip Hop</i> effectively explains behaviors of some of the best known Hip Hop stars, like 50Cent, Eminem, Jay-Z, T.I., Lil' Kim and Snoop Dogg. Think you know? Guess again!<p></p><p> McPhaul, a Mental Health Therapist and Personal Advisor to some of the world's biggest entertainers, explains what the media only speculates about. <i>The Psychology of Hip Hop</i> outlines the complex maze of R. Kelly's sexual indiscretions and the heinous exploitation of Hip Hop phenomenon B2K. In addition, <i>The Psychology of Hip Hop</i> answers questions such as, is Sean "P.Diddy" Combs really a Psychopath? And, studies if Christopher "Notorious B.I.G." Wallace and Tupac Shakur died as a result of an East Coast versus West Coast rivalry, or if greed of record company executives was the cause of their untimely deaths. </p><p> <i>The Psychology of Hip Hop</i> surveys the impact of racism and the influence of legal professionals on the music genre, and in the chapter "Pop Diva Takes A Dive" finally answers the question, did Bobby Brown really ruin Whitney Houston?</p>

• The Psychology of Hip Hop, (Paperback)
• Author: Terence McPhaul
• ISBN: 9780595351527
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2005-05-06
• Page Count: 104