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Muslim rap is developing a large following in the US and UK, yet female artists trying to break into the scene are often intimidated, or even threatened, reports the New Statesman today.

Women rappers like Neelo fer Mir, Lady Dizzla, Lyrical Lailah and Deeyah have all had success in the increasingly popular Islamic hip-hop scene, but its been tempered by criticism of their 'un-Islamic' ways, discouragement from all and sundry that they should express themselves through music, alienation from the Muslim community, misunderstanding of women's reasons for getting involved in music (like accusations of using it simply to have access to sex and alcohol), criticism of their immodest clothes, death threats, and even violent attacks on stage.

Can artistic creativity in the modern world exist happily alongside the traditional responsibilities of devout Muslim life? Would male Muslim hip hop artists get the same hassle? How do you find some common ground between your modern life and your traditional, maybe even conservative, heritage?
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30 responses // Muslim women rappers face threats and intimidation

  • i look forward to the day when there is equality across all aspects of living....
    misticblue7
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  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXIQg0Wk73A
    some of this Muslim hip hop (more like R&B) that they're talking about

    it's pretty crap to be honest
    Ben_Traffic_UK
    9 responses to this
  • http://current.com/items/76285022_between_allah_and_j_l...
    Here's a pod about the meeting (and clashing) of Muslim faith and Western pop culture. My feeling is that as our generation gets older, this 'clash' of cultures is going to be less pronounced and more accepted on both sides of the blurring line.
    abbym0308
    1 response to this
  • Scooby doo tips head to the side and goes "Hoouuhh"???
    Blackfoot777
  • That until there are no longer first class
    And second class citizens of any nation.
    Until the colour of a man's skin
    Is of no more significance than the colour of his eyes
    Me say war
    petarro
    1 response to this
  • I complain about this country and where it's headed and then I hear about stories like this. I feel terribly lucky.
    Neghie
  • As a Soul Jazz musician who belongs to the Lord Jesus, I am both proud and supportive of these two brave and creative Muslim women.
    kirkwhalumdotcom
  • Religion and Music is a horrible combination. Only Jazz and blues got it right and that's because those guys know how to play.
    Ricky84
    1 response to this
  • To increase any sales of this material, it should be released as a comedy product.For real.
    squilla1123
  • Yup, now I've heard it all. Easy-E just rolled over in his grave.
    damnneargenius
  • This has to be one of the dumbest stories I've ever seen published, anywhere... Seriously, did all 7 female muslim rappers (trust me, I'm a die hard fan, I have collected all 11 CD's) band together and contribute to this piece of media dung? OH THE HUMANITY!!!
    Liberal_Extinction
    1 response to this
  • Do you think that the Muslim religion will ever become as separated from society and everyday living as the Christian religion has become?
    thekingbeyond
  • Yesterday a group of muslim women who were working as prostitutes selling ther services to the american military in Afghanistan were publicly executed by firing squad by the taliban. I wonder what fate awaits these women.A recording contract probably?
    themanwithadog
  • Hey if "Souljah Boy" can make it, why not them? And he sucks!!!!

    This is why hip-hop has turned to shit not enough artist that have a message or meaning.

    We need more KRS-1s', Chuck Ds', or Commons'; there are too many bull shit artist out there and the good one get push to the side.
    Tradiggy
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  • I wish these women could just let go!! express themselves...reading this makes me remember to appreciate!
    Azucena
  • As Shakespeare, Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Warhol hav proven, love is fleeting but art conquers all.
    zeephile

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