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To explore the themes of cultural identity and personal narrative in Amir Issaa's memoir.

March 18, 2026Open Access

This Is What I Live For: An Afro-Italian Hip-Hop Memoir, Amir Issaa (2023)

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To explore the themes of cultural identity and personal narrative in Amir Issaa's memoir.
Literary review of the memoir by Amir Issaa
Analysis of thematic elements in the text
Examination of style and narrative techniques
The memoir effectively blends personal experiences with broader cultural themes.
Issaa's narrative highlights the complexities of afro-italian identity.
The hip-hop genre serves as a powerful medium for expressing cultural stories.

Abstract

Review of: This Is What I Live For: An Afro-Italian Hip-Hop Memoir , Amir Issaa (2023) San Diego, CA: SDSU Press, 485 pp., ISBN 978-1-93853-772-1, p/bk, USD 24.95

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Rachel Grasso (Tue,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba431a4e9516ffd37a405f — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1386/ghhs_00113_5

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Rachel Grasso

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Global Hip Hop Studies

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University of Toronto

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