The world of Hip Hop in 2007 became more mainstream as well as begrudgingly more gay friendly. The artist Kanye West must be singled out for his stance against homophobic lyrics, the campaign in which went global and potentially may change the world of pop music. This year was also a very important one for the emergence of so many openly gay Hip Hop entertainers. Please review the articles below.

	Rap star Kanye West calls for an end to homophobia in the hip-hop community
	The lyrics may be ugly, but gays like hip-hop
	Hip-Hop Culture Forced to Re-examine Itself. “I’m here to say that hip-hop ain’t dead, he just needs to get free!” rapper and activist Tim’m T. West called out.
	A political Fiasco,Rapper Lupe Fiasco talks gay rights, hip hop and Hillary Clinton
	HomoRevolution Tour highlights new genre