Louder Than A Riot
Louder Than A Riot
CATEGORY: Music
Rhyme and punishment go hand in hand in America. Louder Than A Riot reveals the interconnected rise of hip-hop and mass incarceration. From Bobby Shmurda to Nipsey Hussle, each episode explores an artist's story to examine a different aspect of the criminal justice system that disproportionately impacts Black America. Hosted by NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden, this podcast is invested in power from all angles — the power the music industry wields over artists, the power of institutional forces that marginalize communities of color, the power of the prison industrial complex and the power dynamics deep-rooted in the rap game.
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Introducing: Louder Than A RiotFrom NPR Music, Louder Than A Riot traces the interconnected rise of hip-hop and mass incarceration. Hosts Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden investigate the criminal justice system through the experiences of… -
Louder Than A Riot: Coming Thursday, October 8Bobby Shmurda. Nipsey Hussle. Mac Phipps. DJ Drama. What happens when hip-hop stars come into contact with the criminal justice system?
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The Conspiracy Against Hip-HopWhy are hip-hop and mass incarceration so entangled in America? How did they become that way? A mysterious letter sends us back in time to find out.
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The Camouflage Assassin: Mac Phipps (Pt 1)Over the next 3 episodes, we examine the story of Mac Phipps, one of No Limit Records' fallen soldiers, whose lyrics were used against him in court.
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Lyrics On Trial: Mac Phipps (Pt 2)"A bullet in your brain." What right does the justice system have to decide whether a rapper's words are imagination or intent to kill?
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Outsmarting The Devil: Mac Phipps (Pt 3)Prisoner exploitation. Sexual assault allegations. What do ripples in Mac's case two decades after the verdict say about liberty and justice for all?
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The Day The Mixtape Died: DJ DramaHow a law aimed at the mob turned mixtapes from cultural innovation to criminal conspiracy. Meet the man who took the fall when the cops came knocking.
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The Badder, The Better: Bobby Shmurda (Pt 1)Over the next three episodes, we go behind the headlines of Bobby Shmurda's story: his rise, his fall and the price he paid for the bonds of brotherhood.
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'Stay In The House': Bobby Shmurda (Pt 2)What does a fatal shooting reveal about Bobby Shmurda's viral summer smash? This is the story of "Hot N****" that lingers between the lyrics.
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My Brother's Keeper: Bobby Shmurda (Pt 3)Bobby Shmurda faces a dilemma: Go for self, or go for crew. We talk to lawyers on both sides of court and the rapper himself about his infamous case.
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'Prison To Prison Pipeline': Isis Tha SaviourA former ward of the state who gave birth while imprisoned, Philly rapper Isis Tha Saviour uses hip-hop to transform her trauma into freedom.
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Captured By The Game: Nipsey HussleWhy did law enforcement praise Nipsey Hussle publicly, but brand him a gang member privately? And how did that cause another man's parole violation?
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Making Revolution IrresistibleAs Yo Gotti and Jay-Z work to reform prisons, Noname and Mariame Kaba imagine how hip-hop could help abolish prisons completely.
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21 Years and 1 Day: Mac Phipps (Exclusive)We finally speak with rapper Mac Phipps following his recent clemency hearing. What does justice look like after he's spent half his life in prison?
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Presenting: On Our WatchWhat happens to police officers who use excessive force, tamper with evidence or sexually harass someone? In California, internal affairs investigations were kept secret from the public — until a recent transpa…
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Lyrics Still On Trial: Young Thug and GunnaIn the wake of the arrest of YSL affiliates Young Thug and Gunna, we unpack the implications of using RICO against rap crews.
