Linda Pan Global Scholar Project

Thesis: Hip-Hop was introduced to China in the 1990s and has grown in popularity and influence ever since. In 2017, the famous reality show “The Rap of China” officially brought Hip-hop music to mainstream Chinese culture. By examining the evolution of Chinese rap culture and highlighting interviews with influential Chinese rappers and music industry workers, this podcast will chronicle the history of Chinese Hip-Hop, reveal how the modern Hip-Hop industry function, and analyze how contemporary hip-hop artists navigate oversight from the government by emphasizing Chinese cultural core values through their music.