China Slaps Ban On Hip Hop Culture! | MUSIK !D TV NEWS
Back in January, China’s state media governor and State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television of the People’s Republic of China (SAPPRFT) made a statement that involves the banning of hip-hop culture and people with tattoos from presenting on TV. This announcement caused a huge shock across the country due to the citizens’ interest in hip-hop culture and music. For example, Higher Brothers, Chinese-based group and a popular TV show called “Rap Of China.”
“I’m hoping this will force rappers to turn their focus away from chasing fame through major and campaigns and TV show appearances and focus more on developing a strong, organic fan base on streaming platforms and offline events.” – Marcus Rowland, Head of A&R for Outdustry
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