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“… an entertaining and richly informative instruction manual for both seasoned and budding allies.”—Kirkus Reviews

“It’s often said that much of the power of white supremacy lies in the invisibility of whiteness, thus making whiteness visible is key to dismantling white supremacy. A Guest in the House of Hip Hop places a sharp new spotlight on whiteness, showing us previously unseen facets of racism and classism. This is a bold and necessary work.” —Rion Amilcar Scott, author of Insurrections, Winner of the 2017 PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Debut Fiction

“Mickey Hess’s brilliantly insightful book challenges us to think deeply about what is required of us, both individually and collectively, as we face the challenges of our racial history with greater courage and empathy. A Guest in the House of Hip Hop is an important, timely book, as well as a terrifically entertaining read.” —Paul Edwards, author of How to Rap 1 and 2 and The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music

“So many people go out of their way to try and prove that they are ‘down,’ but with Mickey you know immediately that he loves, respects, and studies this culture with every fiber of his being. I rock with him for being a brilliant and caring teacher, but even more so for just being a good man who is clearly invested in the art form that he is teaching. Very rare, but oh so needed.”

—Reef the Lost Cauze, hip hop artist

“In this fascinating and timely book, Mickey Hess combines personal honesty with a razor-sharp critical perspective, addressing the urgent need for racial learning and unlearning and exploring how hip hop knowledge can influence our understanding of US culture and improve the ways we co-exist.”

—Murray Forman, co-editor of That’s The Joint: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader

“The story of our country, how it came to be, how it came to thrive, is as complex as it is fascinating. To understand this story, it is essential that the issue of race is opened and explored with the brutal honesty that is necessary to induce dialogue, build bridges, and find real answers. I find A Guest In The House of Hip Hop to be a courageous and sincere effort and I salute Dr. Hess for his dedication to the art form that I have devoted my own life to expanding and preserving.” —David “Traum Diggs” Shanks, hip hop artist