Author:
Utley, Ebony A.
Imprint:Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2012.
Descriptionxii, 190 p. ; 25 cm.
Note:Introduction : Understanding the gangsta's god -- Communing with God -- Doin' it for Daddy -- The Jesus piece -- Dealing with the devil -- Godly power -- The rap on rap and religion -- Conclusion : Meaning, power, and money -- Appendix A : God talks [interviews with pastors and hip hop scholars] -- Appendix B : Rapper survey data.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-181), discography (p. [183]-186), and index.