From Decatur's Struggle to Oxford's Scholarship
Update: 2026-01-05
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Being Dope: Hip-Hop and Theory through Mixtape Memoir by Marion Kilson is a powerful account of surviving the harsh realities of growing up in Decatur, Illinois, a town devastated by Americas war on drugs. Kilsons journey, chronicled in his upcoming book from Oxford University Press, is a testament to the transformative power of hip-hop. Despite the violence and injustice he witnessed, Kilson pursued his education, eventually earning a Ph.D. from Clemson University. His dissertation, a 34-track rap album titled Owning My Masters, blends academic methodology with hip-hop, challenging traditional scholarship. Kilsons story is a poignant reminder of the potential for art to shape our understanding of the world. Checkout Solipillow.com
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