Yep, East Coast Hip Hop/Rap was revolutionary as hell before the West style (Gangsta rap) was used to subvert Hip Hops militancy by the big boys of the music industry. Those dirty bastards.

People forget that Rappers like Queen Latifa were revolutionary & militant as hell before Hollywood beckoned.
People forget that Flavor Flav was part of the most militant rap group, Public Enemy, before Hollywood made him into a complete Coonish donkey.
Unbelievable shit!😠