Class Act

February 15th, 2007

Class Act was a hilarious romp through the college days of two students from different sides of the tracks. Starring Kid N Play, this gem (or masterpiece, whichever you’re so inclined to call it) brought hip hop to school. While all was fun and dandy, the movie opened the gates from Play to pursue his higher education.

Now, he’s teaching a class at the University of North Carolina, and instead of enlisting Kid and his wack haircut, he’s brought in producer 9th Wonder. You would drop Kid too. Just look at that picture. Talk about 2Hype.

The class, entitled “Hip Hop in Context,” is part of a whole program that UNC has got going on that explores hip hop’s relevance and impact. The course is happening this semester, but I’m sure there will be more for all you scholars out there. Forget Kayne and his “dropout” bullshit.

Here’s the course description: “”Hip Hop in Context’ examines the cultural phenomenon through its development, history, communication style, dance form, music, and artistic process. Throughout the course, students will explore the dynamics of race, gender, youth, and class. The course will employ various sources for analysis and information including: videos, commercials, movies, songs, and other multimedia sources.”

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