By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Photos: Aishai Howse It might come as a surprise to some younger folks, but once upon a time listening to and watching Hip Hop artists was difficult. You just couldn’t
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Amanda Seales, Kendrick Sampson and Hip-Hop Caucus Speak on the Dangers of “Cop City” in Georgia
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer During the 52nd Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C, Amanda Seales, Kendrick Sampson, and the Hip-Hop Caucus held a press conference to speak against the construction of
Read moreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards Presents LL Cool J and MC Lyte with the Icon Awards
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer LL Cool J and MC Lyte are well known for being legends in Hip Hop. However, the two were honored for something outside of their music at the Phoenix Awards
Read moreIf you don’t know about Philmore Greene; then you need to get to know him
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer One of the things I learned over the years is that if you want to find out about an artist, you should go see him perform. I realized, that sometimes
Read moreTweet and Nivea Perform at iElevate Conference in Atlanta
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Photos & Videos by Aishai Howse This summer The Vision Community Foundation held its tenth annual Black-Tie Gala in Atlanta. This year the event took place at Whitley Luxury Collection Hotel Buckhead and
Read moreHyde Park Fest Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop with Shawnna, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict, and, Twista
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Around the world, there have been several events to commemorate the recognized 50th birthday of Hip Hop. This summer in Chicago, the Hyde Park Fest paid tribute to some of
Read moreShawnna Sizzles the Stage while Wearing Leather Bodysuit on Stage at Hyde Park Fest
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer This summer Shawnna made the temperature rise in Chicago while performing at the Hyde Park Fest. The veteran performer kicked off a set that celebrated 50 years of Hip Hop
Read moreCrucial Conflict Performance at Hyde Park Fest reminds the Crowd of their Place in Hip Hop History
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer In 1996, Crucial Conflict released its first national album called The Final Tic. The album showcased popular singles like Hay and Rodeo. Those songs and that album have had a
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