I’ve been logged out of the rap scene for some time, and now when I come back, there are white rappers like its 1998 Eminem time again.

No, seriously, how many white rappers have you seem come out over the past two years? Buck 65 and all…I guess this cements the process that Eminem started, and that which invariably is a hallmark of American music: what’s started by black folks eventually gets populated by white folks. Just look at the historical development of blues and jazz.

Anyway, here’s an article by NYMag on this subject you might like.

1. A History of White People in Rap
2. White Rappers: Beastie Boys and Gangsta Rap
3. Cool Kids Rap
4. Prepare For An Influx of White, College Educated Rappers Post Asher Roth
5. The Ultimate Book on How to Rap for Hip-Hop MCs