By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Photos & Video: Aishai Howse One of the things that needs to be emphasized when discussing Mario van Peebles’s new movie is that it is an independent film. This is
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Articles from staff writer Jarrod Horton
J. Cole’s Apology to Kendrick Lamar Exposes the Fakeness of Current Rap Battles
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer For those who don’t know it is battle season in the Hip Hop world. Some of the top rappers have been trading verbal insults over beats. J. Cole mentioned Kendrick
Read moreDungeon Family, Organized Noize and the Family of Rico Wade Release Statement on his Sudden Passing
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Sad news for Atlanta and the Hip Hop community. Rico Wade, one-third of the legendary production team Organized Noize died at 52.
Read moreLL Cool J talks about his Influence and being Hip Hop’s First Superstar
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Let me start by saying I met LL Cool J. I walked alongside LL Cool J. I talked with LL Cool J while recording him. He gave me a shoutout
Read moreJ. Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar (The Big 3) Battle is what Hip Hop Wants and Needs
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Since the reign of Lil Wayne as the self-proclaimed and popular pick as “the best rapper alive” ended circa 2015, a few Hip Hop artists have been vying for the
Read moreThe 18th Annual National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) Highlights Fine Art and Fashion in Atlanta
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) recently hosted its 18th Annual ‘Fine Art + Fashion Benefit’ at the Atlanta History Center. This was one of those events that was elegant,
Read moreBTN Top Ten NBA Players [2023-2024] Season
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I started this article writing about the NBA’s new 65-game rule. I talked about how I was a fan of it and it was one of the best things the
Read moreActor Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black Male Actor to win an Oscar for Supporting Actor dies at 87
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Louis Gossett Jr. has been acting for over half a century. The veteran actor made his debut on Broadway in the play “Take a Giant Step” in 1953 at age
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