{"title":"Lamont U-God Hawkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eLamont \"U-God\" Hawkins\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential figure in the hip-hop world and a founding member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. With his book \"RAW: My Journey into the Wu-Tang,\" Hawkins offers a compelling and unflinching look into the life of a hip-hop icon, taking readers on a captivating journey through his personal and professional experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this biography and memoir, Hawkins shares intimate details of his upbringing in Staten Island, New York, and the pivotal moments that led to the formation of Wu-Tang Clan. His narrative does not shy away from the struggles and triumphs characteristic of the music industry and street life, providing an honest and powerful account of his rise to fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis category is essential for enthusiasts of hip-hop culture and those interested in authentic stories of perseverance and creativity. Discover the world through U-God's eyes and gain insights into the dynamics of one of the most influential rap groups in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this gripping memoir to explore not only the music but also the broader narrative of a man who has seen it all and lived to tell the tale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raw-by-lamont-u-god-hawkins-9780571342419","title":"RAW","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's time to write down not only my legacy but also the story of nine dirt-bomb street thugs who took our everyday life—scrappin' and hustlin' and tryin' to survive in the urban jungle of New York City—and turned that into something bigger than what we could possibly imagine, something that took us out of the projects for good, which was the only thing we all wanted in the first place.\" - from \u003ci\u003eRAW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wu-Tang Clan are considered hip-hop royalty. Remarkably, none of the founding members have told their story—until now. Lamont 'U-God' Hawkins was born in Brownsville, New York, in 1970. Raised by a single mother and forced to reckon with the hostile conditions of project life, Lamont learned from an early age how to survive. And surviving in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s was no easy task—especially as a young black boy living in some of the city's most ignored and destitute districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut, along the way, he met and befriended what would eventually form the Clan's core: RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Inspectah Deck, Ghostface Killah, and Masta Killa. Raised by the streets, and while bonding over their love of hip-hop, they sought to pursue the impossible: music as their ticket out of the ghetto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eU-God's unforgettable first-person account of his journey—from the streets of Brooklyn to some of the biggest stages around the world—is not only thoroughly affecting, unfiltered, and explosive, but paints, in vivid detail, the making of one of the greatest acts in American music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46551171662060,"sku":"9780571342419","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11100303482391.jpg?v=1749992317"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lamont-u-god-hawkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}