In Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk, Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) offers a brutally honest and vulnerable memoir. She details how she channeled trauma into art and feminist activism, becoming an inadvertent founder of the Riot Grrrl movement. This powerful book explores the complex dynamics of the punk scene and her inspiring journey of personal growth.

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Co-founding MTV is only part of Tom Freston's fascinating life story. He recounts many of his wild exploits in his 2025 memoir Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu.

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In this episode of Loud Lit, we review Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Biography by Staci Robinson. Drawing on her connection to the Shakur family and firsthand accounts from friends, family, and fellow musicians, Robinson offers an intimate and comprehensive look at Tupac's short but impactful life.

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