Adam Bradley

Adam Bradley is a Professor of English and founding director of the Laboratory for Race and Popular Culture (the RAP Lab) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research bridges literary studies, cultural analysis, and interdisciplinary scholarship focused on African American literature, poetry, and popular culture.

• Ph.D., Harvard University (2003)
• A.M., Harvard University (1998)
• B.A., Lewis & Clark College (1996)

His scholarly work centers on African American literary traditions, hip hop poetics, and the intersections of poetry, song lyrics, and contemporary cultural expression. The RAP Lab serves as a hub for innovative research on race and popular culture.

Contact: adamfbradley@ucla.edu | www.adamfbradley.com