Yo' Mama!: New Raps, Toasts, Dozens, Jokes, and Children's Rhymes from Urban Black America

Featuring a rich collection of raps, signifyings, toasts, boasts, jokes, and children's verses, this book appeals to both general readers and scholars. An introductory essay provides context, linking these forms of expression to a broader pan-African tradition and exploring their connections to contemporary oral cultures like rap and spoken word.