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Louder Than A Riot

Louder Than A Riot

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Hip-hop emerged from the voices of the unheard. But freedom doesn't ring the same for everyone. Inside all corners of the culture, Black women and queer folk have dealt with the same oppression the music was built to escape. Season 2 of Louder Than A Riot examines who hip-hop marginalizes, and how misogynoir — the specific racist misogyny against Black women — is embedded into the fabric of the culture that we love.
From Rico Nasty facing harassment from toxic fans, to Saucy Santana's unapologetically femme aesthetics in a queerphobic industry, to the assault case that put Megan Thee Stallion's image on trial, each episode of Louder Than A Riot unpacks the unspoken rules of rap that discriminate against a select few and have held the entire culture back.
Hosted by NPR Music's Sidney Madden and Rodney Carmichael, Louder Than A Riot confronts power from every angle – from the power the genre wields over its artists, to the power plays that its rulebreakers take in order to get heard. In the midst of a so-called Renaissance for women in rap, these stories reveal a rot at the core of the culture that reflects how voices, bodies, and rights are still policed in America.
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Louder Than A Riot - The Day The Mixtape Died: DJ Drama
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10/29/20 • 65 min

In the early 2000s, mixtapes transformed Tyree Simmons into DJ Drama and molded T.I., Lil Wayne and Jeezy into rap superstars. But in 2007, those same mixtapes landed Drama in jail with a bank account balance of $0.00. In this episode, we break down the raid that turned the mixtape from cultural innovation into criminal conspiracy, from the perspective of the man who took the fall when the cops came knocking. "If they can lock up Drama, nobody's safe. It's over."
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Louder Than A Riot - The Camouflage Assassin: Mac Phipps (Pt 1)
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10/08/20 • 57 min

When New Orleans rap phenom Mac Phipps signed with Master P's No Limit Records, he knew his dream of hip-hop stardom was within reach. But in February 2000, Mac was accused of murder and the dream became a nightmare. Over the next three episodes, we investigate this story of race, corruption and rap lyrics on trial.
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Louder Than A Riot - The Conspiracy Against Hip-Hop
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10/08/20 • 51 min

In this first episode, a mysterious conspiracy letter sends us on a journey to find out just how entangled hip-hop and mass incarceration have become over the last 40 years. We travel back in time to 1980s Atlanta with Killer Mike, 1990s Oakland with Too Short and beyond. From Reagan's war on drugs to a secret NYPD dossier of the world's biggest rappers, it's all connected — and, as Killer Mike says, "The proof's in the pudding."
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Louder Than A Riot - Outsmarting The Devil: Mac Phipps (Pt 3)
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10/22/20 • 60 min

Exploitation of prisoners. Sexual assault allegations. A Supreme Court ruling that could hold the keys to freedom. In the third and final installment of Mac's story, we follow the ripples of Mac's case two decades after the verdict was handed down. What do the roadblocks in Mac's fight for exoneration say about liberty and justice for all? And how does his imprisonment affect the loved ones he's left behind?
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Louder Than A Riot - Lyrics Still On Trial: Young Thug and Gunna
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05/20/22 • 14 min

Last week, two of Atlanta's biggest rappers Young Thug and Gunna were arrested under the RICO Act. The DA charged their crew YSL as a gang and the indictment read more like a lyrical analysis than a police report. If this sounds familiar, it's because these same tactics were used in cases we explored with DJ Drama, Bobby Shmurda, and Mac Phipps. In this bonus episode, we speak with NPR's Ayesha Rascoe about the impact of YSL, and how RICO is being used against rap crews.
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Louder Than A Riot - Louder Than A Riot: Coming Thursday, October 8
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10/01/20 • 2 min

Bobby Shmurda. Nipsey Hussle. Mac Phipps. DJ Drama. What happens when hip-hop stars come into contact with the criminal justice system? In Louder Than A Riot, a new podcast from NPR Music, hosts Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden explore the interconnected rise of hip-hop and mass incarceration through the stories of artists at the center.
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Louder Than A Riot - Introducing: 'Back Issue' from Pineapple Street Studios
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04/04/23 • 4 min

We're sharing something special with you from a friend of the show. Back Issue is a show that reminisces on moments in pop culture's past that have shaped our present. Each episode brings personal reflection, incredible guests and plenty of deep belly laughs. Our homie, Josh Gwynn, is a fire host, and has invited some very special guest co-hosts to share their perspective on some of the most formative stories in pop culture.
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Decades before hip-hop's current renaissance of women rappers, there was MC Sha-Rock. Despite her influence on future generations, her contribution to the craft of hip-hop is not widely known. In this episode, we break down legacy: who gets to leave one in hip-hop and who gets left out.
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Louder Than A Riot - Presenting: On Our Watch

Presenting: On Our Watch

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06/01/21 • 48 min

What happens to police officers who use excessive force, tamper with evidence or sexually harass someone? In California, internal affairs investigations were kept secret from the public — until a recent transparency law unsealed thousands of files. On Our Watch is a limited-run podcast from NPR and KQED that brings you into the rooms where officers are interrogated and witnesses are questioned to find out who the system of police accountability really serves, and who it protects.
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Louder Than A Riot - Introducing: Louder Than A Riot
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09/16/20 • 1 min

From NPR Music, Louder Than A Riot traces the interconnected rise of hip-hop and mass incarceration. Hosts Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden investigate the criminal justice system through the experiences of rap artists. Episodes available starting Thursday, October 8.
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How many episodes does Louder Than A Riot have?

Louder Than A Riot currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does Louder Than A Riot cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Music, Music History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Louder Than A Riot?

The episode title 'The Day The Mixtape Died: DJ Drama' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Louder Than A Riot?

The average episode length on Louder Than A Riot is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Louder Than A Riot released?

Episodes of Louder Than A Riot are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Louder Than A Riot?

The first episode of Louder Than A Riot was released on Sep 16, 2020.

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