NPR

Ho99o9 Gives Fierce Critique Of Racism In The Media With 'City Rejects'

The punk hip-hop duo's new video is a barrage of disturbing images that take aim at what they see as the commodification of black lives.

The punk hip-hop duo Ho99o9 (pronounced "Horror") regularly takes on enough political themes to fuel both a conscious rap group and the hardcore punk band opening for them. Their long list of grievances includes police brutality, militarism, racism, capitalism, and the media — and all are given visual form in the caustic video for their new song "City

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR3 min read
A New Play Peers Into A Band's Life, From The Inside
Stereophonic, a new play on Broadway with music by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, tracks the volatile creation of a rock and roll album over the course of a year in the 1970s.
NPR7 min readCrime & Violence
Alvin Bragg, Manhattan's District Attorney, Draws Friends Close And Critics Closer
Observers, friends and former colleagues view Alvin Bragg Jr., the Manhattan district attorney, as a smart, deliberate lawyer and a selfless public servant. And people who claim him as their friend say he's a thoughtful one. Those who spoke to NPR, w
NPR2 min read
USC Cancels Filmmaker's Keynote Amid Controversy Over Canceled Valedictorian Speech
USC announced the cancellation of a keynote speech by filmmaker Jon M. Chu just days after making the choice to keep the student valedictorian, who expressed support for Palestinians, from speaking.

Related Books & Audiobooks