Asian American Identity in Hip-Hop with Mundane and MG

An Oakland native, MG is a Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur who draws inspiration from his Chinese and African American heritage. His confident raps, powered by his resilience, have him making waves in Virginia and other parts of the East Coast.

Born in the Philippines and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, Mundane’s music touches on his experiences navigating cultures growing up as an immigrant in the DMV.

00:00 Welcome/Intros

3:35 MG's Family Origins

6:29 Mundane's Family Origins

7:35 How does your Asian heritage show up in your Hip-Hop music?

9:55 Who are Hip-Hop artists from Virginia who influenced you or inspired you to want to be in Hip-Hop?

13:53 What advice do you have for the next generation of Asian Americans who want to be in Hip-Hop music, art, and culture?

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