The Poor Righteous Teachers are a trio of African Americanhip hop musicians, founded in 1989 (see 1989 in music) as a socially aware and devoutly Islamic group. Wise Intelligent , Culture Freedom and Father Shaheed released their first album, Holy Intellect , in 1990 (see 1990 in music), followed by Pure Poverty the following year. Their follow-up and most successful released was 1993's Black Busines , which drew criticism for alleged homophobia. Their latest release is New World Order ( 1996, see 1996 in music) American musical groupsHip hop groups