Nadirah Simmons celebrates 'Hip-Hop Ladies' as trailblazing artists in pop culture history book wpr.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wpr.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Women of hip-hop are examined through the eyes of Gen Z author Nadirah Simmon's in her debut book, "First Things First: Hip Hop Ladies Who Changed the Game." Simmons, who grew up immersed in rap culture in New Jersey and Philadelphia, set out to create a unique look at the historical impact of female MCs like Lil' Kim, Queen Latifah, Nicki Minaj, and more. She analyzes their impact on fashion, TV, film, and even comedy. Simmons says her book is for those who want to know more than just the surface-level history or controversy the media tends to focus on.