As anyone with a pulse knows, Mad Men returns for its sixth season tonight. That means we're in for another arc of Don Draper and his habits: drinking, smoking, sexing, and being cynical. What we hadn't noticed until now is how much his character's behavior aligns with the ideologies of hip-hop. There's literally a song for every decision the ad exec makes. Before the new season kicks off later today, see what we mean and check out Don Draper's Rap Playlist. He's more in touch with the music than you think.
Don Draper's Rap Playlist: 26 Songs for Tonight's "Mad Men" Premiere
Jon Hamm's iconic character is more hip-hop than you think.
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