KRS ONE x Gospel of Hip Hop. The legendary KRS ONE plans to release a book of Biblical proportions with “Gospel of Hip Hop” the first volume from his anticipated I AM HIP HOP imprint. Book is set to release in November and is a whopping 800 pages of pure hip-hop religion…no joke. Official details as follows:

Set in the format of a self-help holy book, this 800-plus-page opus is a spiritual manual for citizens of Hip Hop Kulture that combines classic philosophy with faith and practical knowledge, for a fascinating, in-depth exploration of Hip Hop as a life path. Known as “the Teacha,” KRS ONE developed his unique outlook as a homeless teen in Brooklyn, New York, engaging his philosophy of self-creation to become one of the most respected emcees in Hip Hop history. As Hip Hop’s true steward, KRS ONE painstakingly details the development of the culture and the ways in which we, as “Hiphoppas,” can and should preserve its future.

Seems like a pretty serious book to us. 800 pages seems like a lot considering most of us are now used to reading in 140 letters or less.

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