Wellbeing affects an individual’s functioning regarding personal, interpersonal, social, and overall wellbeing (Tennant et al., 2007). This study investigated the wellbeing of mental health among African American college-aged men by reading hip-hop and rap lyrics (Gonzalez & Hayes, 2009). The study explored the effects of reading hip-hop and rap lyrics on Black and African American college-aged men\u27s wellbeing. Through peer review articles, this study investigated the effects of reading hip-hop and rap lyrics on the wellbeing of Black and African American college-aged men. The researcher identified the lack of research on wellbeing and marginalized communities, specifically Black and African American college-aged men. The purpose of this dissertation, consisting of a systematic review and one multiple single baseline case study was to: (a) provide an overview of current empirical research utilizing hip-hop and rap in counseling, (b) create a manual to assist with implementing hip-hop and rap as a treatment intervention, and (c) test the effectiveness of the treatment intervention to assist counselors with a new culturally-relevant intervention to increase well-being in Black and African American college-aged men. The systematic review identified current research that utilizes and implements hip-hop and rap music through empirical studies with suggestions, different populations, and outcomes. The intervention can be implemented with Black and African American college-aged men to improve overall well-being. The researcher used a single case research, specifically the multiple baseline design with visual analysis, to determine if there was an effect when the intervention was implemented
