Use of the Confederate Flag in Hip Hop

How rappers have addressed the South's symbol of racism.

Ludacris's Fashion Statement - In 2005, Ludacris performed his song “Georgia” at the Vibe Music Awards wearing a Confederate flag-inspired jumpsuit. But before anyone could scream "foul," he stripped it off, stomped on it and replaced it with another jumpsuit — a Confederate flag done in African pride colors of red, black and green.  (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Usher's New Look Foundation)
5. Immortal Technique - A favorite among the college crowd, Immortal Technique was actually on Freestyle Friday many years ago. Since then, he has evolved into one of the most prolific and vocal artists to ever question government and first world politics in music.  (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)
MJG's No More Glory Artwork - For his first solo LP, No More Glory, in 1997, MJG found inspiration from the flag for his cover art, showing it burning in the background.   (Photo: Draper Inc Records)
Insane Clown Posse, @icp - Tweet: "RIP Lord Infamous"(Photo: WENN)Lil Jon's Crunk Confederate - Lil' Jon made the mistake of sporting a Confederate flag-emblazened shirt in both the video for "Bia Bia" and for the song's cover art, sparking the debate of whether or not the symbol can be "reclaimed" by the younger generation — similar to the way a certain word has.  (Photo: Universal Republic Records)

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Immortal Technique's "Crossing the Boundary" Lyrics - The political-minded MC pointed his lyrical gun at controversial senator Trent Lott, saying he'd wrap the power player's body in the Confederate flag after he musically burns him.  (Photo: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage)

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