Hip Hop’s Hierarchy of Needs

If you’ve taken any Psych 101 classes, the name “Maslow” will probably ring a bell.

Back in the 1950s, his groundbreaking idea shook Psychology:

People can become better.

He pivoted Psychology from studying what’s wrong with humans to focus on what’s right. More importantly, he asked, ‘How do people become better?’ and showed people how.

The hierarchy helps people understand where their life falls in the pyramid, so they have a better understanding of how to meet their needs and continuously...