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Illuminati in popular culture


Founded by Adam Weishaupt in Bavaria in 1776, the Illuminati have been referred to in popular culture, in books and comics, television and movies, and games. A number of novelists, playwrights and composers are alleged to have been Illuminati members and to have reflected this in their work. Early conspiracy theories surrounding the Illuminati have inspired various creative works, and continue to do so.

Accord to Brian McManus, the book Behold A Pale Horse was popular among rappers in the 1990s.

... You think illuminati's just a fucking conspiracy theory?
That's why conservative racists are all runnin' shit
And your phone is tapped by the Federal Government
So I'm jammin' frequencies in ya brain when you speak to me
Technique will rip a rapper to pieces indecently
Pack weapons illegally, because I'm never hesitant
Sniper scoping a commission controlling the president ...

"Illuminati wanted my mind, soul, and body
They ask me would I trade it for all for a Maserati"

"Guess they find it odd how a nigga beat the odds
No Illuminati never been a fan of Satan"

"Y'all haters corny with that Illuminati mess"</poem>

“Since y’all claim I’m Illuminati, tell me why would you try me?
Kennedy, John F., or Bobby
Almost caught Reagan, but they stopped us at the lobby
And that was broad day, so how the fuck you gon’ stop me?”

"...The change he's making isn't good, that's just how you conceived it
It's like we all broker than ever, it's due to reasons
Dealing with self-beneficial plans and the movement he's with
Illuminati, or whatever the fuck they go by
They’re the reason real shit happens, and we don’t know why”

“Illuminati
You've come to take control
You can take my heartbeat
But you can't break my soul
We all shall be free

Illuminati
You'll never take control
Your new world order
Will lead to none at all
We all stand before you as one
Heaven is for everyone
To be free from the dark”

The belief of the influence of the Illuminati can be considered a conspiracy theory, a form of engaging in collective behavior. Value-added theory, a term coined by Neil Smelser, can be used to explain the prevalence of the Illuminati in rap lyrics. Structural conduciveness, which is established by the shared culture of hip hop, provides the first step for a rumor to occur. The vehicle of hip hop being used to spread conspiracy theories is not new due to the history of mistrust that is present between the black community and the government. Structural strain is provided by the economic disparities that exist between the black community and the rest of America. The theory of the Illuminati influencing hip hop is then used as a way to explain why some make it out of the 'hood and some do not. Accelerated pluralism is established through the use of information communication technologies spreads the generalized belief that the Illuminati influence hip hop. The belief of the Illuminati influencing hip hop is so engrained in pop culture society that rappers such as Meek Mill have to say "I don't have to join the illuminati just to get a new Bugatti", just to prove that he is free from external masonic influences.


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