The Problem of Maturity in Hip Hop

@article{Gordon2005ThePO,
  title={The Problem of Maturity in Hip Hop},
  author={Lewis R. Gordon},
  journal={Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies},
  year={2005},
  volume={27},
  pages={367 - 389}
}
  • Lewis R. Gordon
  • Published 1 October 2005
  • Medicine
  • Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies
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