Reviews"Dean's descriptive, page-turning exposé about his closeted same-sex romances with Hollywood and Hip-Hop's leading Black men will be a rude awakening for many and healing for others." --Essence
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal306.76/5092 B
SynopsisAn entertainment industry outsider presents an expose of the down low culture of Hollywood and hip hop, where straight' male celebrities find themselves in intimate relationships with other men.', Terrance Dean worked his way up in the entertainment industry for 10 years, from intern to executive, and has lived the life of glitz and bling, along with Hollywood and hip hop's most glamorous - but with a family full of secrets and in an industry founded on maleness, where one's job, friendships and reputation all depend on remaining on the down low in hiding. Here he writes a revealing account of coming out from hiding, full of startling anecdotes and incredible true stories. A poignant and provocative account of stardom and sexuality., In the tradition of "New York Times" bestsellers "Confessions of a Video Vixen" and "It's No Secret," an entertainment industry insider presents an expos into the down low culture of Hollywood and hip hop, where straight male celebrities find themselves intimate with other men., Everyone wants to know the truth about their favorite celebrities' heart's desire. Within the masculine culture of Hip Hop and Hollywood, there is a well-known gay subculture that industry insiders are keenly aware of but choose to hide. Terrance Dean worked his way up for more than ten years in the entertainment industry from intern to executive, and has lived the life of glitz and bling along with Hollywood and Hip Hop's most glamorous. With a family full of secrets and working in an industry founded on maleness -- where one's job, friendships, and reputation all depend on remaining on the down low and in hiding -- Dean writes a revealing account of the journey of coming out from hiding.Full of startling anecdotes and incredible true stories, "Hiding in Hip Hop" is not a traditional tell-all. A personal and poignant memoir, it is also one of the most provocative and honest looks at stardom and sexuality., Entertainment industry insider Terrance Dean takes a personal, provocative look at stardom and sexuality, through his own experiences of life on the down low.