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1. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.