HipHop...It's a What?
In Craig Lewis' DVD video "Out of Egypt" he makes claim that Hiphop is not just a musical genre but that it is indeed a religion. One which "rests upon the belief that the white man is the devil and the black man is god." Many Black Supremacy groups (i.e. Nation of Islam, New Black Panther Party, Nation of Yahweh) sprang forth during the 1980's, encouraging black people to get-back-to-their-roots. These groups pushed Black Americans to celebrate their blackness. Supported by Black celebrities, many did come to embrace this new trend; wearing daski's, sporting dreads or long braids, and decorating their homes with African sculptures and paintings. Lewis believes that these groups attempt to rid black people of the belief of "white Jesus" claiming that they do not celebrate Christmas because it celebrates the birth of Christ. He goes on to explain the belief behind the celebration of Kwanza. The founder was a studnet of Egyptology who wanted all the all the Egyptian doctrines that proclaimed the Black man to be God.
The plan was to delete Jesus Christ - that is the white man's Jesus - out of the picture by utilizing music, which your brain cant reject and through the influence of popular music artists. Craig Lewis speaks on Jay Z, who claims himself to be God in one of his early songs "Izzo" "H to the Izzo, V to the izzA." H.O.V.A. which spells HOVA thus, J.HOVA, as in Jehovah God. In the French language, Jezu is pronounced as jay zu or jay zee. It means Jesus. Also said to be connect to the rapper’s name, Jay Z."Baptized in Dirty Water" which is on David Banner's album cover. The whole idea of baptism purification; to get back to one's innocence. It means to be white as snow; starting on a fresh slate. To be baptized in dirty water defeats the purpose of the cleansing act. Instead it would allow oneself to, in a spiritual and metaphorical sense of course, become more sinful and impure. In Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" Craig Lewis explains that it isnt at all about Jesus walking with him in the sense of "ordering his steps," but rather that it is Jesus walking with him as he commits his wrong doings. It is blasphemy, Lewis declares.
Mujahideen Ryder, what seems to be an Islamic social-site, commented on hip-hop and its rapping entertainers: "[They have] something common. They are all Muslims. Regardless of their lifestyles, lyrics and actions they have accepted Allah as their creator and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His messenger. (*Rumor)"
He provides these examples:
Beanie Sigel "I Can’t Go On This Way": My heart in the faith I don’t practice,I still pray along, forgive me for my actions,Cause I still spit gangsta, think Muslim, act Kafir,I can’t go on this way. Comomn "G.O.D. (Gaining One's Definition)" Qu’ran and the Bible, to me they all vitalAnd got truth within ‘em, gotta read them boysYou just can’t skim ‘em, different branches of beliefBut one root that stem ‘em Akon "Sengal": So what you know about how God comes first. And everything we do is for Allah. The author of the article/blog continues, saying "The hip-hop culture is part of the pop culture nowadays. It is everywhere. In the cities, the suburbs and the farm lands. Young boys and girls from the Queensbridge projects all the way to the Hamptons of Long Island and everything in between promote, practice...and enjoy hip-hop. With an Islamic influence, they can have a dramatic effect on the future and public image of Islam."
TEMPLE OF HIPHOP
KRS-One, who calls himself a hip-hop philosopher and claiming the "I am HipHop" philosophy, created the "Temple of Hiphop Kulture" in 1998 which boasts 25,000 members. Believing the "I Am HipHop" philosophy to be his calling, KRS-One describes its goal or mission statement (have you) to establish health, love, wealth, and awareness. The article I read on this was written sometime between 1995-2000. Then, the Temple had plans of building a school in New Jersey that would have nine-tiered curriculum of knowledge and trade but also emceeing, beatboxing, breaking, graffiti art, DJing, fashion, language. Claiming HipHop as its religion, the Temple of HipHop is convinced that HipHop proves the existence of God, "When you talk to Hiphop pioneers like Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaata, and Grandmaster Flash they will tell you about being overcome by a certain kind of spirit."
Mujahideen Ryder, what seems to be an Islamic social-site, commented on hip-hop and its rapping entertainers: "[They have] something common. They are all Muslims. Regardless of their lifestyles, lyrics and actions they have accepted Allah as their creator and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His messenger. (*Rumor)"
He provides these examples:
Beanie Sigel "I Can’t Go On This Way": My heart in the faith I don’t practice,I still pray along, forgive me for my actions,Cause I still spit gangsta, think Muslim, act Kafir,I can’t go on this way. Comomn "G.O.D. (Gaining One's Definition)" Qu’ran and the Bible, to me they all vitalAnd got truth within ‘em, gotta read them boysYou just can’t skim ‘em, different branches of beliefBut one root that stem ‘em Akon "Sengal": So what you know about how God comes first. And everything we do is for Allah. The author of the article/blog continues, saying "The hip-hop culture is part of the pop culture nowadays. It is everywhere. In the cities, the suburbs and the farm lands. Young boys and girls from the Queensbridge projects all the way to the Hamptons of Long Island and everything in between promote, practice...and enjoy hip-hop. With an Islamic influence, they can have a dramatic effect on the future and public image of Islam."
TEMPLE OF HIPHOP
KRS-One, who calls himself a hip-hop philosopher and claiming the "I am HipHop" philosophy, created the "Temple of Hiphop Kulture" in 1998 which boasts 25,000 members. Believing the "I Am HipHop" philosophy to be his calling, KRS-One describes its goal or mission statement (have you) to establish health, love, wealth, and awareness. The article I read on this was written sometime between 1995-2000. Then, the Temple had plans of building a school in New Jersey that would have nine-tiered curriculum of knowledge and trade but also emceeing, beatboxing, breaking, graffiti art, DJing, fashion, language. Claiming HipHop as its religion, the Temple of HipHop is convinced that HipHop proves the existence of God, "When you talk to Hiphop pioneers like Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaata, and Grandmaster Flash they will tell you about being overcome by a certain kind of spirit."
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-Nation of Islam
Classified as Black Nationalist/Separatists and considered a hate group in some places, Nation of Islam emerged in the 30's but was resurrected by Malcolm X in the 60's. Group's founders taught the doctrine of Yakub. This doctrine explains the original man to have been an Asiatic Black man. The early belief of the doctrine for every Muslim was sacrificial and ritual murder of four Caucasian devils. Louis Farrahkhan, Nation of Islam leader, later explained that the teachings were not meant to be taken in such a literal sense but rather that they were to kill the white man's social (and even mental) hold on them.
Want more? Click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_supremacy#Black_Muslim_groups
Classified as Black Nationalist/Separatists and considered a hate group in some places, Nation of Islam emerged in the 30's but was resurrected by Malcolm X in the 60's. Group's founders taught the doctrine of Yakub. This doctrine explains the original man to have been an Asiatic Black man. The early belief of the doctrine for every Muslim was sacrificial and ritual murder of four Caucasian devils. Louis Farrahkhan, Nation of Islam leader, later explained that the teachings were not meant to be taken in such a literal sense but rather that they were to kill the white man's social (and even mental) hold on them.
Want more? Click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_supremacy#Black_Muslim_groups
-New Black Panther Party
Founded in Dallas Texas, 1989 and formerly known as Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, attracted many Nation of Islam members.
Want more? Click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_supremacy#New_Black_Panther_Party
-Nation of Yahweh
Similar to Black Hebrew Israelites in their beliefs, Nation of Yahweh was founded by Hulon Mitchell Jr. a.k.a. Yahweh ben Yahweh (meaning God, the son of God). The Nation of Yahweh believed Blacks were the true Jews and that White Jews came from Satan. Some followers, formed what they called the Brotherhood. To join, an applicant had to kill a white man and bring a body part as proof to Hulon Mitchell.
Want more? Click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_supremacy#Nation_of_Yahweh
Founded in Dallas Texas, 1989 and formerly known as Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, attracted many Nation of Islam members.
Want more? Click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_supremacy#New_Black_Panther_Party
-Nation of Yahweh
Similar to Black Hebrew Israelites in their beliefs, Nation of Yahweh was founded by Hulon Mitchell Jr. a.k.a. Yahweh ben Yahweh (meaning God, the son of God). The Nation of Yahweh believed Blacks were the true Jews and that White Jews came from Satan. Some followers, formed what they called the Brotherhood. To join, an applicant had to kill a white man and bring a body part as proof to Hulon Mitchell.
Want more? Click here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_supremacy#Nation_of_Yahweh
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