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Hip-hop is 'fight the power' but also advertises for the power

Critics point out the apparent hypocrisy of a pro-Black rapper like Kendrick Lamar headlining the Super Bowl halftime show, since the NFL isn't exactly an institution that's known for its support of Black lives. So on this episode, we're digging into the history of hip hop and how it's been co-opted. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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  The co-opting of MLK Jr. by...everybody