If I Ruled the World Book Review | 90s Hip-Hop, Media Power & the Cost of Ambition

In this week's episode, Eve Laren reviews If I Ruled the Worldby Amy DuBois Barnett—a coming-of-power story set in the glamorous and gritty world of late 90s hip-hop magazines.

From VIP lists to magazine covers, this novel explores what it truly costs a Black woman to rise in an industry that wasn’t built for her.

If you love workplace dramas like The Devil Wears Prada, The Other Black Girl, or Yellowface, this one’s for you.

Let’s talk about power, mistakes, and the industry tea behind the glamour.

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