Welcome
Welcome to the online home of Business As Usual: The Exploitation of Hip-Hop. The documentary is currently in production and has an anticipated release date of Fall 2009.
About
Business as Usual is a feature length documentary that asks the questions: Has Hip-Hop been exploited for economic gain, to the detriment of the masses of urban youth who embrace it? Who's really making the money, controlling the systems and influencing the youth?
The
documentary, narrated by Mekhi Phifer (ER,
Soul Food), is currently in production and
features interviews with some of the biggest names in hip-hop like Kanye
West, KRS-One, DMC, Dead
Prez, MC Lyte, Dr. Cornel West,
MTV's Sway and word artist Malik Yusef.
Take a Peek
Get a behind-the-scenes view of some of the interviews.
Photos coming soon to our Behind the Scenes area.
Kanye West and Malik Yusef
Get to Know
From Mekhi Phifer to Dr. Cornel West, figures from the worlds of hip-hop and academia are featured in interviews for the documentary.
Get to know the featured Artists & Experts.