Tag: Hip Hop

JUNKIE RAP

We went from rapping about selling drugs to survive, to rapping about abusing the drugs you’re selling

LOVE YOU LIKE KANYE LOVES KANYE

Two of Hip-Hop’s arguably most vulnerable and outspoken voices link up to share their message of self-love and faith in one’s own abilities in “Love Yourself.”

Kanye West: Prophet or Punk

Kanye West’s playful almost interruption of Beck at the Grammy’s was an homage to his actual 2009 Grammy award interruption of Country artist Taylor Swift. The irony of the situation was meant to instill humor and to some level, show a sense of growth and maturity. We as Americans supposedly live in a “post-racial” society, but once again racism rears its ugly head and seems to be the inescapable lens in which we view society.

Niggas Will Be Niggers: Sacrificing Dignity For Profit

European Designer Jean Touitou creates a “Last Niggas in Paris” clothing line to which Kanye replied, “I love this vibe.” Once again the hip hop community is faced with the foolishness of one of its most polarizing MC’s

A Respected MC’s Thoughts On MLK

A Hip-Hop firebrand speaks his truth on Martin Luther King and what it means to celebrate him and carry on his tradition. As always, enjoy!