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AD Carson, The Conversation

As the global music phenomenon turns 50 a hip-hop professor reflects on the word ‘dope’

Hip-hop pioneers redefined ‘dope’ as cool. But it endures as an expression of respect, praise and illegal substances.

AD Carson, The Conversation
· Apr 14, 2023 · 11:30 pm
I am a hip-hop professor and I have produced the world’s first peer-reviewed rap album

Can college professors rap their way into academic publishing? Yes, my album proves that they can.

AD Carson, The Conversation
· Mar 17, 2021 · 07:30 pm