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Step into a world of rap moguls turned fight promoters, boxers turned rappers, and rappers turned boxers. From Mike Tyson to Tupac, from Roy Jones Jr. to J. Prince, explore how a cultural collision forever altered the relationship between music, race, sports, and politics.
Daryl McDonald of Run-DMC once said that the rhyme Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! The hands can’t hit what the eyes can’t see! was hip-hop’s most famous lyric. Muhammad Ali’s poetic brilliance and swagger—ignited by hype man Bundini Brown—gave hip-hop artists the template from which they forged their identities and performed their art. Hip-hop’s impact on boxing, on the other hand, has not been explored. Until now.
In Beatboxing, Todd Snyder uncovers the unique connection between hip-hop and the sweet science, tracing a grassroots cultural movement from its origins in the South Bronx to its explosion across the globe and ultimately into the charged environment of the prize ring. Featuring interviews with champion fighters and music legends, this is the definitive book about an enduring phenomenon and is a must-read for boxing and hip-hop fans alike.
To read ESPN the Undefeated’s recent Beatboxing feature, click HERE.
Beatboxing Events
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To attend the event, and chat with Todd Snyder and Wu-Tang producer Bronze Nazareth, click HERE.
Beatboxing Links
Excerpt
“Ch. 3: Let’ the Rhythm Hit ‘Em.
BeatBoxing Blogs
Diss KO’s: Rap’s Most Disrespectful Punchlines.
Top Five Boxer Cameos in Rap Videos
Beatboxing Playlists
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