…but does it have to be? HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, premiering on PBS on February 20, goes beyond the bling, taking an in-depth look at masculinity and manhood in rap and hip-hop. Filmmaker Byron Hurt, a self-proclaimed "hip-hop head," tackles issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia by talking with rappers, moguls and fans. What do you think?

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