During this episode we discuss gender and safe spaces, the commercialization of hip-hop culture, gender capitalism and Queer identity, eclectic hip-hop voices vs. generic hip-hop voices, the hyper-sexualization of women the industry, representation of marginalized voices, ageism, and absurdity vs. rootedness in hip-hop culture.

Beautifully Uncomfortable, Episode 1: Gender, Hip-Hop and Creating Safe Spaces examines the historical and current state of safe spaces in hip-hop.

Host: Prowess the Testament

Guests: Chris Car, Marcus K Dowling, SkyHook, and Brooklyn the Kidd

Produced by Flex Mathews

Executive Produced by Mazi Mutafa: "This talk will hopefully bring a new level of awareness to trying or confusing topics. However uncomfortable it may be to listen to, watch, share, and or engage that a beautiful understanding will emerge for panel members.”