New documentary Hip-Hop and the White House looks back at how presidents have rejected or embraced those within the genre, from Reagan to TrumpAt the 1985 presidential inauguration ball, a made-for-TV black-tie affair that was something in between a concert and a roast, an expectant Ronald Reagan looked on from the dais for Jimmy Stewart to bring up the next act. “And now,” a grizzled George Bailey intoned, “to present the excitement of youth, the sights and the sounds of a big city, here are...
Source: Hulu / hulu Jeezy and Common take part in a new documentary examining Hip-Hop’s journey to being embraced on the American political landscape. As the 2024 presidential election season is in full swing, a new documentary is set to debut with a focus on the relationship that Hip-Hop culture now has with politics. Hip-Hop And The White House is a new feature that examines the journey of the culture’s acceptance by the executive branch of the nation, with prominent artists such as Jeezy and...
A reconsideration of Nas's literary clout, 30 years after the release of
In a significant collaboration, Hip Hop 4 Peace, the UNESCO Center for Peace, and the United States Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centers, and Associations are set to host “Rap 4 Peace: A Hip-Hop Gun Violence Awareness Conference” on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Coinciding with National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the event will be held at […] The post Hip Hop 4 Peace Joins UNESCO for “Rap 4 Peace” Conference Addressing Gun Violence Awareness first appeared on The Source.
From the moment it began, there was political power in rap. The new doc Hip-Hop and the White House puts a spotlight on where that conversation sparked.
In a bold and confident statement, rising UFC featherweight contender Ilia Topuria has set his sights on the former champion, Max Holloway. After Holloway’s impressive knockout victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 300, Topuria wasted no time in issuing a challenge. “Max Holloway, he’s next,” declared Topuria. “He can say whatever he wants to say—that I’m running and he’s the bull and this and that. Come on, man. Just bring the same energy you had in the last 10 seconds, but bring it in the...
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Former President Donald Trump met with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday, Trump noted in a post on Truth Social."I am very happy to have the full and enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida. We had a great meeting yesterday, arranged by mutual friend Steve Witkoff," Trump said in the post, adding that the meeting took place in the Sunshine State at the Shell Bay Club."The conversation mostly concerned how we would work closely together to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Also...
Hi! My name is! What? My name is! Who? My name is Chika-Chika! Mad Max? Disaster movie enthusiast and the creator of everyone's favourite post-apocalyptic wastrel Mad Max, George Miller, has revealed he considered casting rapper Eminem as The Road Warrior after watching Eight Mile. Don't worry he didn't want to make it a musical. Continue reading George Miller wanted to cast Eminem as Mad Max
The following piece by Harold Meyerson appeared in The American Prospect. Can Republicans keep building their support among working-class voters? Not if the Republicans have anything to say about it. Earlier today, the Republican Study Committee (RSC) released its recommendations for the fiscal 2025 budget. Among its particulars was a real working-class winner: raising the retirement age… Source
In the world of Hip-Hop diss tracks, time is of the essence. So the three weeks since Drake dropped “Push-Ups” in response to Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” verse feels like a relative eternity not to hear back from K. Dot. So when the Compton emcee dropped his much-awaited response “euphoria” Tuesday morning, those of us who’ve been waiting with bated breath stopped what we were doing and scrambled for the headphones. Indeed, “euphoria” is what many of us were waiting for: A scathing, incisive...
Rihanna is loving life as a boy mom! RiRi spoke to E! News over the weekend, where she dished on life as a mother of sons, RZA, 23 months and Riot, 8 months, whom she shares with boyfriend, A$AP Rocky, and how being a mom has helped her career. "They bring purpose to every aspect of my life," Rihanna told the outlet. "Everything has to be intentional, and everything has to be worth it -- especially when it takes me away from them." When it comes to how she picks and...