TikTok’s Future: The Potential Ban & Its Exponential Impact On Music Industry
TikTok is still on the menu. How will the music business respond? How will the artists react? Read on.

Joy-Ann Reid Delivers Powerful Message At Divine 9 Presidents’ Town Hall
The Divine 9 assembled like the Avengers to address the rapid changes in our nation.

Azealia Banks’ Kendrick Lamar Diatribe Includes Major Oversight
The outspoken rapper went on another rant recently that included commentary on Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us.”

The Super Bowl’s Mascot Problem & America’s Identity Crisis
YoNasDa Lonewolf, Oglala Lakota/Black, National Community Organizer, has something to say about the Kansas City Chiefs.

Irv Gotti’s Death Highlights Another Glaring Problem In Music Business
Just 54, the longtime music executive was robbed of the chance to truly grow old, a theme far too common these days, especially in Hip-Hop.

Donald Trump Vibes: Is The Super Bowl Like Kendrick Vs. Drake?
Could Donal J. Trump leave a stain and strain on the big game?

Kanye West Responds To Tyler, The Creator “Unfollowing” Him As Expected
The divisive personality became a trending Twitter topic after he claimed he was a Nazi, branded himself “Yaydolf Yitler,” admitted to controlling his wife and proudly proclaimed he loves Adolf Hitler.

Alicia Keys Presented With Dr. Dre Impact Award—But Not Everybody Was Celebrating
While the 18x-Grammy winner undoubtedly deserves the recognition, it’s the name of the award that was giving people pause.

AOC Speaks Out On Trump, TikTok & Rise Of Right Wing Technocrats
AOC discusses the major issue of Radical Right Wing technocrats running with Trump.

SIGNS: “Incarcerated Firefighters” Battle Cali Blazes, Giving Modern-Day Slavery Vibes
Is California using slave labor to fight fire?

Certified Squad’s Nerd Culture Year in Review: 2024 Highlights
The year in nerd and pop culture was off the hook! The Certified Squad covers 2024, from Deadpool to Pharrell!

Drake, Kendrick Lamar & The Big Questions Everybody’s Asking
Drake is suing his record label for conspiring against him in favor of Kendrick Lamar. But, what does this really mean?

Mike Tyson Retires: A Word About The Unlikely Hip-Hop Icon
Mike Tyson has been one of the most polarizing figures ever, but he’s still an icon to Hip-Hop.

The New Reality For Mike Tyson And Boxing As A Sport
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur talks about Mike Tyson’s reality in boxing and the world of Hip-Hop.

Where Do We Go From Here? (Part 1)
Where to begin? Honestly, I don’t even know. But let’s just talk. It’s time to face some hard truths about the state of our country. There’s a staggering level of hostility toward marginalized groups—Black people, Latino communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants and anyone who doesn’t fit the mold of classic American whiteness. If we don’t start […]

Kamala Harris Brings Out Oprah, The Roots, 2 Chainz And More To Close Out Historic Presidential Run
Check out a small photo essay from Julia Beverly, the legendary Hip-Hop photo journalist.

100 Reasons Not To Vote For Donald Trump
Donald Trump is a few days away to being president or just another felon. If you needed help, here’s a gang of reasons why he should not be president.

VOTE: 10 REAL Reasons Why YOU Should Hit The Polls
Here are a few practical reasons why you should vote.

The Real Trap: Lil Durk, Quando Rondo & Never-Ending Idiocy Of Beef
Lil Durk is in jail, Von is dead and Quando Rondo is alive. What manner of mess is this?

Hip-Hop Icons Rakim, Big Daddy Kane & MC Lyte Rock Philly’s “Joy To The Polls” Voter Event
Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and MC Lyte are not playing with their right to vote and are encouraging others to use theirs as well.