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?
Pictures: Dame Dash, Chuck Creekmur, Akbar Cook, Ebony Young Judge Teen Business Plans In Paradise
Dame Dash and others are helping kids become successful business people in real life. Check out some of the images.
Exclusive: Grandmaster Jay Releases Sentencing Statement To The Court
Grand Master Jay has issued a statement that addresses the court that sentenced him to 7 years in prison.
“Hebrews To Negroes” CEO Speaks On Anti-Semitism, Mass Media & Why He Won’t Apologize
Hebrews to Negroes has caused the the craziest conversation. The founder of the documentary and book refuses to apologize and explains why.
Kanye West Is No Longer A Billionaire After Losing Adidas Deal
Kanye West has lost his billionaire status.
Charleston White, Kanye West, T.I. And Racism’s Rampant Run In Hip-Hop
T.I. has a problem with Black people acting in very White Supremacist ways towards his son, but what does that mean to us all?
Universal Zulu Nation Writes Open Letter To DJ Akademiks
The Universal Zulu Nation has something to say about the Akademiks debacle, but it ain’t all bad.
What Should Hip-Hop Do With DJ Akademiks?
Hip-Hop must have a reckoning if we are to defend the culture against cultural insurrectionists.
Get To Know Luther Gales III, A Mogul Diversifying The Landscape With A 600M International Portfolio
Luther Gales III, a mogul, has ties Wiz Kid, Migos, Lil Baby, B2K, Future, Ciara, ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, Kendrick Lamar, and even Michelle Obama.
