Who is Richard Dyer?Born in Leeds in 1945

More information was that he was an English academic currently holding a professorship in the Department of Film Studies at King’s College in London, and his Specializing in cinema.

Stars by Richard Dyer in (1979) was Dyers first full-length book. In it he improved the idea that the audience perception of a film is hugely influenced by the perception of its stars, and that publicity materials and reviews determ ine the way that audiences experience the film.

• With this thesis in mind, Richard Dyer reviewed critics writing within, magazines, and advertising and the films, to explore the significance of stardom in them.

Star Theory The terms "rap performer or hip hop performer" and "rap star/rapper or hip hop star "have become interchangeable

• The study of stars as media texts/components of media texts demands that the distinction be made between those who are simply known for performing rap music and those who are known for being rap stars, who have an identity or persona which is not restricted solely to their musicianship.

Star theory

Star Theory One of the reasons so many rap performers are described as rap stars is that they are quickly promoted to this status by their management and on social media .• This is easily done courtesy of a few judiciously placed stories as some rap stars are very controversial , a famous partner they have or a lifestyle they living, attendance at premieres/parties and a feature in Vibe magazine.