Definition of Down

Discover the Birth of Hip Hop and the Rise of Ice T through Darlene Ortiz's story. For 17 years, she was by his side through his hustle on the streets to his climb to fame. Definition of Down offers intimate glimpses into their daily lives filled with stories about the rappers of that time, including never-before-seen photos of hip hop icons. This is more than just a hip hop biography, it's a California story and a love story. A must-read for anyone interested in how hip hop became America's popular culture.