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The Secret History Of 50 Cent’s ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’’

50 Cent's magnum opus, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, was released on February 6, 2003. Things would never be the… Read More

February 6, 2023

7 Predictions for the Music Industry in 2023

The industry is changing, and change means new opportunities. To find out how those opportunities and pitfalls might play out… Read More

January 13, 2023

Has the Rap Industry Reached its Come to Queerness Moment With Male Rappers?

With the rise of Black feminine gay rappers, male queerness in hip-hop has become less taboo than it’s been before.… Read More

January 4, 2023

How Black Women in Indie Music are Navigating the Toils of Touring

As fans are making their return to live concerts, Black women are speaking up about the difficulties of touring as… Read More

December 27, 2022

The Origin Of Woke: How Erykah Badu And Georgia Anne Muldrow Sparked The “Stay Woke” Era

In the second installment of the "Origin of Woke" series, Elijah Watson highlights Georgia Anne Muldrow, the musician who introduced… Read More

December 6, 2022

The Origin Of Woke: William Melvin Kelley Is The ‘Woke’ Godfather We Never Acknowledged

Woke is ubiquitous now, used to describe everything from films to chefs.In the first of his three-part Origin of Woke… Read More

December 6, 2022

This Baltimore Based Culinary Org is Bringing the Art of Hip-Hop Storytelling to its Dishes

With its hip-hop-themed dinner series, fittingly titled “A Story To Tell," the H3irloom Food Group aims to emulate the storytelling… Read More

November 24, 2022

How J Dilla’s Relationship with the Strip Club Chocolate City Inspired His Creative Process

Those who knew J Dilla best understood how his love for strip clubs — especially Detroit's now-shuttered Chocolate City —… Read More

November 7, 2022

What Is Guaranteed Income And How Could The US Provide It To Artists?

With Ireland passing the first federal guaranteed income program for artists, could the U.S. potentially do the same? As the… Read More

October 11, 2022

The Making of Miguel’s ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ Album

Miguel’s Kaleidoscope Dream is an album that splits time between rebellious youth and reverence for a classic feeling. We spoke… Read More

September 28, 2022

The RAP Act Would Ban Lyrics From Being Used as Evidence — But is it Enough?

The Restoring Artistic Protection ACT — or RAP Act — would place legal guidelines on when, and how, lyrics can… Read More

August 25, 2022

How Professors Are Making A Case For Hip-Hop In Academia

Over the course of 30 years, hip-hop has been on a journey to becoming more respected in academia. For these… Read More

August 16, 2022

Blue Note Jazz Festival 2022: Finally a Festival Where Music Was All That Mattered

While attending the Inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival, we spoke to standout artists on the bill and their relationship with… Read More

August 3, 2022

The Need For Black Sign Language Interpreters In Hip-Hop

Black sign language interpreters are fighting for visibility in hip-hop both on and offline. Before he worked with Chance the… Read More

July 21, 2022

The Bronx Streetwear Brand Bringing “Hood” Authenticity to Skatewear

Led by Bronx-natives Vlad Gomez and Ron Baker, Public Housing Skate Team is bringing a level of authenticity to a… Read More

July 14, 2022

What Is A Black TikTok Influencer Worth?

Black TikTok influencers don't earn nearly as much as their white counterparts, one of many problems they face in the… Read More

June 29, 2022