Hip Hop's Theology of Suffering

Cameron Stillson

How does hip hop suggest that we view the relationship between God and suffering—specifically suffering on the basis of race? Songs analyzed: "This is America" - Childish Gambino "Welcome to America" - Lecrae "Changes" - Tupac "Change" - J. Cole "The Mystery of Iniquity" - Lauryn Hill "No Ways Tired" - Jackie Hill-Perry "Mr. Wendal" - Arrested Development "How Much A Dollar Cost" - Kendrick Lamar

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