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Somebody Scream! by Marcus Reeves explores the evolution of hip-hop from the crumbling of the black power movement in the 1960s to its rise as a dominant cultural force, arguing that hip-hop inherited the social and political mantle of black empowerment. The book examines pivotal moments and key artists, such as Tupac Shakur and Jay-Z, in their social contexts to illustrate this transition. Sensitive topics such as urban decay, systemic poverty, gang violence, and high-profile murders are discussed.