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Jason Rawls: On A Hip Hop Mission

Jason Rawls: On A Hip Hop Mission

Update: 2025-06-18
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Dr. Jason Rawls, Assistant Professor of Hip Hop Studies, discusses his approach to education, which uses hip hop culture to connect with students. He talks about how he went from being a business major to an educator by emphasizing the importance of authenticity and building strong connections through hip hop. Rawls describes the elements of hip hop culture, youth culture pedagogy, and his innovative research into the producer’s role in hip hop music. He also discusses his co-authored book Youth Culture Power, his radio show “Crate Missions,” and his ambitions for developing a comprehensive Ohio State hip hip hop studies program.






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Jason Rawls: On A Hip Hop Mission

Jason Rawls: On A Hip Hop Mission

The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences