"There is a community in hip-hop. It doesn't seem like that anywhere else, except maybe in punk rock. But punk rock is tricky, because it has become such a pop thing. But in rap, there is still a feeling of community. Who are our peers? Rappers."

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Source: Ada Cambridge, “Honour”

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Ad-Rock

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Ad-Rock, a member of the Beastie Boys, is known for his innovative contributions to hip-hop and his exploration of identity and creativity in music.

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