Russell Simmons has never been one to remain silent about political and social injustices. So it comes as little surprise that Simmons recently took aim
Houston’s hip-hop community was blindsided with the loss of Dominic Levar Brown, better known as Money Clip D, the right hand-man to rapper Trae The
Like any artist trying to move beyond the success of their debut with their sophomore album, Drake had his work cut out for him with
The legendary Roots crew have always been known to flaunt their disdain for politics, but when Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann appeared on “Late Night
Like any celebrity political figure, first lady Michelle Obama has received her fair (and sometimes unfair) share of criticism from the media and political opposition.
Cash Money/Young Money head honchos Birdman and Lil Wayne may be sitting high on top of their hip-hop empires, but they’ve never forgotten where they
Bun B has joined his hip-hop cohorts in supporting the spread of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Over the last week, hip-hop heavyweights like Kanye
As protesters continue to gather in major cities across the nation for the momentous Occupy Wall Street Movement, New York City’s protesters were welcomed with
Death row inmate Troy Davis’s years-long battle for freedom and justice came to a heartbreaking end when he was executed by the State of Georgia
During the release of his latest album L.A.S.E.R.S, Lupe Fiasco made headlines for his controversial remarks aimed at his record label, Atlantic Records. Lupe argued
If you were to speak strictly in stereotypes, the term “skater dudes” might conjure up images of long-haired white boys with scarred up elbows executing
Lupe Fiasco has always been a staunch supporter of everyday people in both his lyrics and his humanitarian efforts. And now, the Food & Liquor
Eminem must be the best rapper alive, correct? According to Rolling Stone, the Detroit native stands as the undisputed “King of Hip-Hop.” The publication assembled
On Friday, July 22, Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth held this year’s fourth annual “Trae Day” at Del Mar Stadium, which proved to be an
