Are White Memphis Rap Artists Breaking Racial Boundaries?

Other white Memphis rap artists mentioned were female rapper Chopper Girl, Fiedien, Hypnotize Minds associate Lil Wyte, Whyte Side and Hedlock member the Jerk, who has teamed with local rap legends Al Kapone and Kingpin Skinny Pimp for coming supergroup Tha Memphis Untouchables.

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In a recent report by Commercial Appeal’s Bill Ellis entitled “Rap, in black & white”, he interviews white rappers in Memphis who the article quotes as “Performers who do their part to tear down racial barriers”.

In the article, it states white lyricists are now putting their mark on the Memphis rap scene and they aren’t trying to cash in on Eminem’s crossover appeal. Featured in the cover story were rap artists King JC (Jeff Cage, left) who now purposefully shuns profanity on his albums as well as female rapper Denea (center) and King’s producing partner DJ Trick (right).

Other white Memphis rap artists mentioned were female rapper Chopper Girl, Fiedien, Hypnotize Minds associate Lil Wyte, Whyte Side and Hedlock member the Jerk, who has teamed with local rap legends Al Kapone and Kingpin Skinny Pimp for coming supergroup Tha Memphis Untouchables.

For more information about how these white artists are doing their own part to tear down racial boundaries in the rap game you can:

Read Full Article – By Bill Ellis: On GoMemphis.com