the relationship of heroes and mythology to media and consumption

Question 1

what gives any PC its identity and longevity?

Answer 1

Heroes and mythology

Question 2

what do heroes and mythology provide?

Answer 2

a connection to the past and role models for fans

Question 3

There are a number of events and people that are part of?

Answer 3

hip hop mythology and these are further promoted by the media to increase consumption

Question 4

he media and music industry created heroes that personify?

Answer 4

the male gangster image, e.g. films like ‘Baller Bakkin’ and ‘8 Mile’

Question 5

A HH legend?

Answer 5

Tupac Shakur

Question 6

what happened to Tupac?

Answer 6

was shot and killed and since then, conspiracy theories surround all aspects of his life.

Question 7

what conspiracy theories of tupac?

Answer 7

here are many conspiracy theories that perpetuate the myths surrounding his death and the consequent ‘civil war’ between East coast and West coast HH artists

Question 8

outcome of tupac’s death?

Answer 8

Nobody has been charged with Tupac’s death so the legend/myth and story live on in HH raps

Question 9

How has the East Coast-West rivarly contributed to the mythology of HH?

Answer 9

The east coast/west coast rivalry helped to propel these artists into international stardom and increase their record sales. Articles and stories about the rivalry resulted in increased sales for media publications. Media helped continue rivalry by exaggerating rumours and promoting the ‘thug life’. There have been numerous myths/stories surrounding Tupac’s death, hence legend still lives on in rap ad the hip hop culture.