Drezus, hip hop as a voice for native resilience

The transcript discusses the speaker's journey through a vision quest, finding their calling in hip hop, and using it as a voice against stereotypes faced by Native Americans. It highlights personal growth, authenticity, and the importance of empowering the community. The speaker aims to uplift Native people and bring them into the light, challenging the comfort of staying in the dark due to historical oppression.

What does the narrator describe as their true calling discovered during the vision quest?

• Hip Hop

• Painting

• Dancing

• Writing

How did the narrator initially try to fit into the hip hop scene?

• By acting tough

• By being quiet

• By being humorous

• By being authentic

What change did the narrator make in their approach to hip hop as they grew?

• Ignored stereotypes

• Spoke about personal realities

• Became more aggressive

• Focused on humor

What does the narrator aim to achieve for Native people?

• Make them independent

• Keep them in the dark

• Bring them into the light

• Isolate them

Who does the narrator draw strength from in their journey?

• Famous musicians

• Their teachers

• Their ancestors

• Their friends