The Ride or Die trope is certainly present in Hip Hop, the backdrop for Hubbard’s book. “There’s always this example of a woman doing the absolute most to get crowned that queen.

Recognizable rap and dance songs, Run-DMC, and more are featured on the Bad Boys: Ride or Die soundtrack. Here's when each song plays in the movie.

Shanita Hubbard's "Ride or Die" Exposes the Hip-Hop Trope's Flaws in This Exclusive Excerpt By Shanita Hubbard Published on Dec 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM Courtesy of Legacy Lit Hachette Book Group ...