Today's BOOK OF THE DAY is very interesting as it combines not only an author, but a rapper. Sulaiman Jenkins' account of his life is amazing as he weaves in and out of the rapper world including his relationship with Tupac Shakur. Take a look and see what I mean.
Life is ЯAW: The Story of a Reformed
Outlaw
by Sulaiman Jenkins (Author)
This biographical memoir
takes an in-depth look into the life of Mutah Beale, formerly known as Napoleon
of the legendary Outlawz rap group who was affiliated with the late Tupac
Shakur. It examines his life starting from birth after the murder of his parents
and growing up in an unforgiving environment where he encountered
insurmountable obstacles at a young age. Becoming intimately acquainted with
Tupac Shakur, Napoleon rises to stardom as a member of rap's most recognizable
groups only to suffer tragedy after tragedy. He becomes embroiled in one of hip
hop's fiercest rivalries, trying to navigate life at the height of the East
Coast vs. West Coast saga. Throughout the turmoil and tumult, Mutah looks for
guidance and ultimately finds his inner peace when he accepts Islam. His life
is a vivid walking example of the complexity of America as the book examines
timely issues that plague American society such as police brutality, mental
health, gang politics/violence, and spirituality. Life is ЯAW features intriguing
stories involving hip hop's most recognizable legends including The Notorious
B.I.G., Nas, Fat Joe, Kurupt and many others. The book presents an authentic,
well-documented narrative that includes over 150 research sources and features
exclusive interviews from countless friends, family members and industry icons
such as Steve Lobel, Young Noble (Outlawz), Storm (Outlawz), H-Ryda (Outlawz),
Wack Deuce (Outlawz), Trey Lane, Gonzoe, and many more. The book will
undoubtedly serve as an important relic for hip hop history and culture. A
powerfully meaningful opening quote from prominent actor Mike Epps sets the
stage to prepare for the incredible journey of the life of Mutah Beale. With
reflection and introspection, Life is ЯAW is sure to change your perspective on
life forever.
Product Details
· File Size: 2080 KB
· Print Length: 498
pages
· Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
· Publisher: MBSJ
Publishing House, LLC (August 14, 2020)
· Publication Date: August
14, 2020
Sulaiman Jenkins is an
academic scholar and a researcher in the field of applied linguistics.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York he has been teaching as a professor of
English in Saudi Arabia for over 16 years. He has published a number of
articles in top tier publications and his research interests concern race,
identity, and language. He graduated from some of America's most elite academic
institutions (St. Andrew's School '99 and New York University '04) and with his
education hopes to produce significant pieces of writing in his career that
help America examine issues that are sensitive yet central to his lived
experiences growing up in the inner city: namely, race relations, police brutality,
drugs and gang violence, incarceration and the prison system, and employment
discrimination.
