Kano & Daniel Kaluuya Join Creative Forces For “The Last Stand of The Kitchen”
The Kitchen tells a powerful story of resilience, connection and hope. Kano and Daniel Kaluuya lead the charge in this poignant story set in a dystopian London.
Why KRS-One Isn’t Wrong & Neither Are His Detractors
KRS-One caused a firestorm of controversy and also conversation about how Hip-Hop as a culture should respond to late corporate “love.”
Ava DuVernay Drops Final “Origin” Trailer And A Powerful Narrative About Race
Award-winning actor Aunjanue Ellis and Ava DuVernay join forces for “Origin,” a deep movie that explores the connectivity around race.
“The Book of Clarence” Offers Biblical Tale With Comedic Twist
“The Book of Clarence” looks like another hit movie from the visionary director Jeymes Samuel. Even Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is involved in this potential classic that stars LaKeith Stanfield.
AllHipHop Remembers OG Tim “Styles” Sanchez, West Coast Rap Journalist With Heart
Rest In Peace To Tim “Styles” Sanchez! The West Coast journalist had an amazing legacy of giving back. Chuck “Jigsaw” discusses his contributions to the culture.
Usher’s Mt. Rushmore Dreams Beg The Question: Where’s The Revolutionary R&B?
Is Usher on the Mt. Rushmore of R&B? The Super Bowl could be the moment that silences the doubters.
The Story of 9/11 Hero Sgt. Jason Thomas And How Hollywood Erased Him
Erasure is real. Sgt. Jason Thomas is a hero that saved lives on 9/11/2001, but Hollywood tried to whitewash him.
Florida Has Lost It: Mandates Teaching Kids “Blacks Benefitted From Slavery”
Florida claims that Black folks benefitted from slavery and now have that mandated in schools, all the while rolling back other critiques on America racism.
The BET Awards 2023 And The Dilemma Of Hip-Hop Turning 50
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur discusses why the BET Awards were dope and why it is an indication of how complex Hip-Hop’s many generations have become.
Beyond Juneteenth: The Holiday’s Significance In A Modern, Chaotic World
Beyond Juneteenth. What are we doing to truly become from – from the streets to the entertainment to the money. Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur discusses.
Black Music Month: Is Hip-Hop Still Considered Black Music?
It’s Black Music Month, the month many take upon themselves to delve deeper into the founders of the music itself, inspiration for their creation and contemporaneous reality of record label politics. It’s within this paradigm we find swing, jazz, gospel, blues, R&B, country music, Hip-Hop, Rock & Roll, house music, techno and all manner of […]
The True Origins Of Memorial Day
The Memorial Day holiday has unique origins with African American soldiers. Get familiar with Decoration Day and how it plays into the modern movement of erasure.
Signs: Man Eaten By Bedbugs In Jail; Attorney Ben Crump Gets On The Case
Lashawn Thompson lived in a “torture chamber” for a short period of time, until he died on the state of Georgia’s watch. Another Sign The World Is Coming To An End.
“Snowfall” Spinoff Looks Inevitable, What Becomes Of Franklin Saint?
It looks like Snowfall is going to spin off into a series that travels through the era of gangsta rap. And, by the way, what will become of Franklin Saint?
Check Out Elon Musk’s Latest Racist, Ignorant Comments
Billionaire Elon Musk is becoming the poster boy for racism, fake news and abuse of power. Check his latest foolery.
Kanye West: AllHipHop’s 2022 Person Of The Year
This year was not an easy decision. As a team, we deliberated, debated, and disagreed. Some of us felt this person should be rooted in music, culture and explicit (albeit subjective) positivity. Others felt it should be based on mainstream impact, sales, or popularity. But ultimately we went with a great disruptor, influencer and even […]
The United States Breaks A Terrible Record In Police Brutality
Last year, police killed more citizens that in the recent past. Check out a breakdown of the numbers.
Gangsta Boo’s Death Begs The Question: “When Are We Going To Get Real About Addiction?”
From Mac Miller, who overdosed in 2018 at 26, to Juice WRLD, who overdosed in 2019 at just 21, the roster of drug-related deaths just keeps growing.
Kathia Woods: Avatar, Appropriation And The Digital Lynch Mob
A Black female movie critic accused “Avatar: The Way of Water” and was subsequently subjected to racist, sexist and savage threats. Read her testimony.
Does Anybody Care About Brittney Griner Or Black Women?
Brittney Griner is in terrible conditions in a Russian prison. Have we stopped caring about her and other Black women?
