Hiding in Hip Hop: On the Down Low in the Entertainment Industry--from Music to Hollywood
by: Terrance Dean
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Everyone wants to know the truth about their favorite celebrities' heart's desire. Within the masculine culture of Hip Hop and Hollywood, there is a well-known gay subculture that industry insiders are keenly aware of but choose to hide. Terrance Dean worked his way up for more than ten years in the entertainment industry from intern to executive, and has lived the life of glitz and bling along with Hollywood and Hip Hop's most glamorous. With a family full of secrets and working in an industry founded on maleness -- where one's job, friendships, and reputation all depend on remaining on the down low and in hiding -- Dean writes a revealing account of the journey of coming out from hiding.
Full of startling anecdotes and incredible true stories, Hiding in Hip Hop is not a traditional tell-all. A personal and poignant memoir, it is also one of the most provocative and honest looks at stardom and sexuality.
Everyone wants to know the truth about their favorite celebrities' heart's desire. Within the masculine culture of Hip Hop and Hollywood, there is a well-known gay subculture that industry insiders are keenly aware of but choose to hide. Terrance Dean worked his way up for more than ten years in the entertainment industry from intern to executive, and has lived the life of glitz and bling along with Hollywood and Hip Hop's most glamorous. With a family full of secrets and working in an industry founded on maleness -- where one's job, friendships, and reputation all depend on remaining on the down low and in hiding -- Dean writes a revealing account of the journey of coming out from hiding.
Full of startling anecdotes and incredible true stories, Hiding in Hip Hop is not a traditional tell-all. A personal and poignant memoir, it is also one of the most provocative and honest looks at stardom and sexuality.
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- Deep
I was trying my best to figure out who these stars were and I think I narrowewd it down to a few I could recognize.Being in the life is very difficult I assume and it could mean the demise of there careers If they were to be found out. TRejected: You Never Know What You're Gonna Gethis book was truly eye opening.
Rating: - hiding
I was interested in this book because I wanted to know who was gay. I wanted to know the gossip of the stars.Although I was dissappointed because I could not figure out who half of the people were he was referring to in the book based on the description he gave, I still think this was a good book and an eye opener for people who dont know about the downlow epidemic. The book also educates women on the reality of this epidemic. It also shows that even hollywood entertainers and hip hop artist struggle ... Read More
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- This book tells you about men in high position on the down low
I can't believe that there are so many black famous men on the down low that act so hard, but soft like butter lol.
Rating: - Good book, too secretive, though
unfortunately for someone looking for "dirt" this book may be a disappointing "read", and for someone like me, it really was'nt a "surprise" having worked in regional theater, but it can still be an eye-opener for someone who is'nt knowledgable about the "down low"
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- This Hot and Cold Hip Hop Life
Whew!!Just finished the book. I loved it and hated it--just like Terrance felt about the gay or down-low life.On one page he can't wait to get his hands on a guy, and on the next page he's self loathing in agony.One moment he's praising God and attending church, and on the next page he's drinking and doing drugs like there's no tomorrow.In one chapter he can't stand his mother and resents her, and then when she dies he's devastated. I couldn't keep up with him.An emotional roller coaster, if such ... Read More
- DeepI was trying my best to figure out who these stars were and I think I narrowewd it down to a few I could recognize.Being in the life is very difficult I assume and it could mean the demise of there careers If they were to be found out. TRejected: You Never Know What You're Gonna Gethis book was truly eye opening.
- hidingI was interested in this book because I wanted to know who was gay. I wanted to know the gossip of the stars.Although I was dissappointed because I could not figure out who half of the people were he was referring to in the book based on the description he gave, I still think this was a good book and an eye opener for people who dont know about the downlow epidemic. The book also educates women on the reality of this epidemic. It also shows that even hollywood entertainers and hip hop artist struggle ... Read More
- This book tells you about men in high position on the down lowI can't believe that there are so many black famous men on the down low that act so hard, but soft like butter lol.
- Good book, too secretive, thoughunfortunately for someone looking for "dirt" this book may be a disappointing "read", and for someone like me, it really was'nt a "surprise" having worked in regional theater, but it can still be an eye-opener for someone who is'nt knowledgable about the "down low"
- This Hot and Cold Hip Hop LifeWhew!!Just finished the book. I loved it and hated it--just like Terrance felt about the gay or down-low life.On one page he can't wait to get his hands on a guy, and on the next page he's self loathing in agony.One moment he's praising God and attending church, and on the next page he's drinking and doing drugs like there's no tomorrow.In one chapter he can't stand his mother and resents her, and then when she dies he's devastated. I couldn't keep up with him.An emotional roller coaster, if such ... Read More
