The ‘ride or die’ theme is a prevalent one in hip-hop culture. This way of looking at relationships is unique to the culture – no other genre of music has it laced-in the way hip-hop does – why? We polled a selection of our readers and asked what ‘ride or die’ means to them and the resounding response was, loyalty.
The Narrative Of… Ride or Die
In episode two of The Narrative Of…, we explore the origins and story behind the ‘ride or die’ theme with Mark V. Campbell, urban culture expert, adjunct professor at the Ryerson University school of media, and curator of NSHH Archive.
Watch to hear Mark discuss (potential) origins of the theme, why and when it peaked as a prevalent narrative, why is it an important theme for the culture, and how the ‘ride or die’ theme can be / should be interpreted.
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Video Credits
- Director/Videographer: CJ Shoots
- Studio: Sandbox Studios
- Host: Maricel Joy Dicion, HipHopCanada
The Narrative Of… is a monthly series aimed at sharing compelling, thought-leadership pieces – the kind of stories that make you think, change and challenge perceptions, and provide valuable industry and culture-related information. Our goal is to further the culture in Canada by sparking relevant conversations.
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