Hip-hop's multi-dimensional range of subjects, including politics, religion, comedy, social commentary, urban story telling, and social critique became underrepresented in mass media. ... These East Coast rappers also featured dramatically different clothing styles and mentality, elements of mainstream rap that changed over time. ... " (Rose 1994:40) When hip-hop culture was becoming commercialized, the artistic elements were de-emphasized while the aspects of attitudes, styles, language, and fashions became the major representations of hip hop culture. ...

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