Philadelphia, PA — The first single from Lou Anthony’s debut studio album SELF: Something Everyone Looks For was released in September, and the music video came early this March. In this article, Anthony breaks down the song’s symbolism and why it is important to the establishment of wealth in the Black community. The title of…
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Slim Thug tests positive for coronavirus: ‘It’s real out here’
“The other day I had a slight fever and a cough. I feel better now. I don’t got no fever. I feel like I’m good, but y’all better take it serious,” the rapper said. Slim Thug announced Tuesday that he tested positive for coronavirus despite taking all the precautions such as wearing masks and staying…
New Orleans rapper Mia X joins Loyola University faculty to teach courses on hip-hop
Mia Young, also known as Mia X, recently started her first semester teaching hip-hop courses at Loyola University. New Orleans rapper Mia Young, known as Mia X, wears many hats. She’s a songwriter, an actress, an author, a chef and most recently — one of Loyola University’s newest faculty additions. Young will teach hip-hop related…
Self-Made: Jay-Z Officially Named Hip-Hop’s First Billionaire
It’s official – Forbes has declared Jay-Z hip-hop’s first billionaire. Hov has reportedly accumulated a fortune that totals $1 billion, making him the first musician in hip-hop to do so. He is also one of only a few entertainers to achieve that feat. According to Forbes, Jay’s empire was built through various deals in liquor…
Bun B Defends Family, Shoots Masked Intruder Who Pointed Gun At Wife
The rapper Bun B was forced to take matters into his own hands when he shot a home intruder in his southwest Houston neighborhood on Tuesday. According to CNN, Bun’s wife Angela “Queenie” Walls opened her front door around 5:45 p.m. after the doorbell rang and found a masked man standing there with a gun….
Rapper ‘Donkey Cartel’ Killed By Police Officer In Northlake Mall
At least three people have been injured after shots were fired inside a packed mall in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police have confirmed it was an officer-involved shooting, WSOC reported. He is a self proclaimed ‘rapper’ and has most recently released a music video on youtube and goes by the name of ‘Donkey Cartel.’
