TELEVISION
Is Pranksta Rap Ready for Prime Time?By KEVIN J. H. DETTMARHere's proof positive that hip-hop has entered the mainstream: HBO premiered a new late-night program on February 21, Da Ali G Show, hosted by a British rapper, the titular Ali G. In the show's first two episodes Ali G lands interviews with former Attorney General Richard Thornburgh, former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft, former United Nations... Copyright © 2008 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |