With the current national unrest regarding the George Zimmerman verdict and the murder of Trayvon Martin, we decided to look at some of the great protest songs throughout music history.
Ice Cube is a Los Angeles icon and the hip-hop superstar has long been one of the most vocal supporters of his city’s sports teams. So, of course, the gangsta rap godfather had an opinion on the recent departure of former Los Angeles Laker (now Houston Rocket) center Dwight Howard.
The multiple Grammy winner posted a lengthy statement on Tumblr regarding racism.
The-Dream let his annoyance show on Twitter after a fan tweeted a comment about the star’s latest album, IV Play.
Kanye’s “Yeezus” is a good album. It’s also the most polarizing thing he’s ever recorded
The son of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard is attacking Dash in the media over a dispute involving his father’s recordings
Gibbs claims that Jeezy never supported him as an artist and also says the CTE head is a liar.
Miguel shared some controversial thoughts regarding race issues during a heated Twitter exchange.
Foxy Brown says she would never trash her longtime friend Jay-Z
Treach exploded on his bandmate in an angry Twitter rant
A critique of Nicki Minaj did not go over well with Young Money starlet or her fans.
Kanye has the “SNL” writers nervous about how far they can go
Scarface feels that white labelheads have squandered the integrity of the music
Drake finally opened up about his feud with Chris Brown, whether Rihanna is a factor in it, and how much he supposedly wants the media
Ray J’s big sister is not pleased with his new song.
Nicki Minaj exploded on Twitter in an angry tirade after recently ousted “American Idol” contestant Daniel Velez voiced his criticism of her “professionalism.”
Lupe Fiasco took to Twitter to blast hip-hop artists and other purveyors of pop culture
Rush Limbaugh vented his frustration at Beyonce’s having betrayed her loyal fanbase.
Soulja Boy is apparently upset with MTVs “Hottest MCs In the Game” list.
Wayne’s second-biggest controversy of February 2013 sparked his biggest backlash.
