Who Got the Camera?: A History of Rap and Reality (American Music Series)

The book "Reality Rap" is a groundbreaking work of cultural criticism that explores the intersection of hip-hop and reality TV.

Author Eric Harvey argues that these two seemingly disparate forms of entertainment were actually in dialogue with each other, with reality rap serving as a counterpoint to the sensationalized portrayals of Black lives on shows like Cops and America's Most Wanted.

Through a rich and readable history, Harvey shows how hip-hop served an essential documentary function, collapsing the distinction between image and truth in a way that resonates deeply with our current political moment.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the cultural forces that shape our world today.