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The future of hip-hop: Atlanta

The queer artists and women of Atlanta trying to build a more inclusive future for hip-hop.

Homophobia and misogyny are ingrained in hip-hop. But a new generation of women and queer artists are determined to challenge the status quo. Cakes Da Killa is an openly gay rapper who has been recording for more than a decade. In this two-part series he talks to female stars like number one artist Latto, and queer rappers like Ripparachie to find out how far they have come, the issues they still face and where they are going next.

In this episode, Cakes Da Killa is in Atlanta – the epicentre of hip-hop and home of trap music. The success of southern queer artists like Lil Nas X and Saucy Santana has brought more diversity into the genre, but boundaries and prejudice are still strong.

Despite differences in their backgrounds, lives and music, the performers Cakes speaks to are driven by a common goal – to be creative on their own terms without bowing down to pressure from labels and the industry to conform. Will they succeed to build a more inclusive hip-hop for the future? And if so at what cost?

Featuring artists Latto, Omeretta, Ripparachie and Jamee Cornelia.

Produced by Miriam Williamson for the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.

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50 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 Sep 2022 23:06GMT

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  • Sat 24 Sep 2022 11:06GMT
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  • Wed 28 Sep 2022 23:06GMT