Who’s bad? BET celebrated the year’s big names in Hip-Hop music and culture with their 17th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards. The event was taped over the weekend at Atlanta’s Cobb Theater and aired on Tuesday evening (Oct. 4). Fat Joe pulled a double-duty as both host and performer throughout the evening and opened up the … Read more2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards
We spoke to Loud Records founder and CEO Steve Rifkind about his fondest memories of the label’s heydey, as well as the artists and records that defined it’s dominant run. In a year filled with landmark anniversaries, Loud Records has creeped back into the public consciousness. The label, founded by Steve Rifkind in 1991, enjoyed … Read moreRegrets, Success & Challenges: Steve Rifkind Reflects on 30 Years of Loud…
The benefit concert is part of the Black August call to action. On Wednesday, Black August announced the lineup for its 22nd annual Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert. M1 of dead prez will play host on August 30, starting at 4pm Eastern Standard time. Headliners include the legendary yasiin bey and Rapsody. Big K.R.I.T., … Read moreRapsody, Yasiin Bey to Headline Virtual Benefit Concert for Prison Reform
Source: YouTube Stic joined Black Thought’s Streams of Thought YouTube series. On Friday, Stic of dead prez joined Black Thought‘s Streams of Thought YouTube series. The Revolutionary but Gangsta MC talked dead prez’s classic album Let’s Get Free, his commitment to fitness, and more. Stream the full interview below. According to Stic, he’d been rapping since he was five years … Read moreBlack Thought, Stic of dead prez Talk Worldwide Protests, ‘Lets Get Free’…
Photo Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic In light of the ongoing protests and calls for justice worldwide, we look back on 10 instances where rap artists were inspired to speak out against police brutality and corruption on wax. In hip-hop, “fighting the powers that be” is a sentiment and call to action that is all too familiar. … Read more10 Times Police Brutality Struck A Nerve Within Hip-Hop
The project features Styles P, Nahko Bear, and more. On Friday, Stic man of dead prez released the long-awaited sequel to his 2011 Workout album. Workout II features names like Styles P, Nahko Bear, and Stic’s oldest son TWEZO. “It’s all about putting in the work,” Stic said via press release. “Fit hop is for active listening. You don’t … Read moreStic.man of Dead Prez Drops ‘Workout II,’ the Sequel to His 2011 Fitness Album