Topic Summary

In this specialized committee, delegates will be challenged to consider a range of topics within the rap industry including working conditions for developing artists, artist relations, and the use of rap as a medium for expression. Delegates will represent a variety of artists, producers, and label executives in the industry to provide a wide range of tools for which they can tackle crises. Crisis updates will be given that will explore pressing issues within the industry and delegates will need to face these problems with creativity and collaboration as well as with an appreciation for rap music.

Director’s LetteR

Dear Delegates,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Rappers Gone Rouge: The Trials and Tribulations of the Rap Industry for the 2026 session of Harvard National Model United Nations! I am honored to serve as your Director and cannot wait to see how you all collaborate and resolve key issues during this committee.

My name is Beccs Faber and I am a rising sophomore in Quincy House studying Government and Japanese. I started participating in Model UN last year and have absolutely loved my time competing on the college circuit. Last year, I assistant directed a NATO 1955 General Assembly at HNMUN and a G77 General Assembly committee on Trade at HMUN. These experiences motivated me to become more involved this year and direct a committee this year! I hope to use these experiences and lessons to deliver a rewarding and memorable experience for all of you.

Aside from Model UN, I enjoy sewing and thrifting (as a combo) and also love to hike in my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. I also enjoy writing for our Harvard International review and am very interested in US Asia Relations particularly with Japan. This summer, I spent 2 months in Tokyo interning with a local university and devouring an ungodly amount of sushi.

I am here for each and every one of you before, during, and after our committee session. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting all of you soon!

Sincerely,

Becca Faber

Director, Rappers Gone Rouge