Oedipus Gangsta

Hip-Hop Oedipus the King

Review on Vibe.com

Who would have thought? A time-treasured mythological and theatrical icon of Oedipus makes the rank of hip-hop 'gangsta'?
Of course, it should come as no surprise, and it is always interesting to see how creatively and innovatively an ancient myth can be used and applied to our world.

But a gangsta?

I guess it makes some sense. A guy who accidental kills his father, unknowingly marries his mother and brings a plague back upon the city does seem to fit the bill for such an interpretation.

It sounds very exciting.

If Greek myths are finding their way into contemporary culture, I guess I'm 'cool wit dat'.

Tom.