(ATLANTA, GA – August 9, 2010) The A3C Hip Hop Festival announces a handful of confirmed artists for the 2010 event at The Masquerade. Erick Sermon, Camp Lo, Rhymefest and Da Beatminerz are just a few of the exemplary artists that will take the stage October 7-9, 2010. In conjunction with this announcement, a special ticket package is available online for a limited time.
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May 14, 2010 By
Author Thomas Chatterton Williams, has book, “Losing My Cool: How a Father’s Love and 15,000 Books Beat Hip-Hop Culture,” out where he claimed that hip-hop music is detrimental to African-Americans. He was interviewed by Angel Woodall for the Oakland Tribune, here are some excerpts:
Ras Kass, Chuck D Speak Out Against Arizona Immigration Law
April 29, 2010 By
This week’s passing of the Arizona immigration law has caused wide controversy and heated debate across the country. The bill was signed into Arizona law by Governor Jan Brewed on Monday, and permits police to use their own judgement in questioning anyone about their immigration status. Those who do not have their papers will face state punishment and police officers who do not inquire into the immigration status of “suspicious persons” may also face a state crime.
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April 25, 2010 By
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A post that should make you think. You better take a hard look at all the black executives that are in place that oks this bullshit. Who are they, who are they working and why do you think they were put in power?
KRS-ONE Says Pioneers Of Hip-hop Boycotting The Hip-Hop Museum???
April 19, 2010 By
Krs-1 announced on behalf of Afrika Baambaata and the pioneers of hip-hop that they will not be supporting the hip-hop museum on the eve of the grand opening. He states that the founder of the Museum never consulted or sought out any input from the pioneers and yet once again they are being used instead of being taken care of while the museum makes millions.
Corporate America To Rappers: The More Ignorant and Animal Like You Are, The More Money We’ll Pay You!
March 17, 2010 By
By Isis Wisdom
The image above is just a reference point to why I decided to come out and speak up on this. Number one no other hip-hop outlet is doing it. In a world where water down lyrics and catchy dumb hooks seems to be the order of the day in hip-hop, it would seem that maybe hip-hop press as we know it today has lost touch with their roots. Everybody wants to be everybody’s friend.
The A3C Hip Hop Festival Announces 2010 Dates
March 16, 2010 By
(ATLANTA,GA – MARCH 16, 2010) On the eve of the South by Southwest Music Festival, A3C founders have announced the dates for the 2010 A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta. Dates for A3C 2010 will be October 7,8, and 9.
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March 15, 2010 By
New York, NY (March 15, 2010) – Today, MTV2 premieres the reinvention of the hit “Sucker Free” franchise, reminding fans that if it happens in hip-hop it happens here. Hosted by DJ Envy – the “Mixtape Legend” – viewers can catch “Sucker Free Daily” for updates on what’s new in music on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) at 3pm ET/PT and tune in to “Sucker Free Countdown” each Sunday, beginning March 21 at 12PM ET/PT for the hottest videos of the week and final word in hip-hop. DJ Khaled drops by to kick off the first episode of Sucker Free Daily to talk about his new album “Victory.”
SXSW Hip-Hop Line Up
February 24, 2010 By
OK So here’s what we have so far. ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Times can change, groups can drop out, some may be added, um, things change and even though its right around the corner, it’s also still a month away. I mean, less than a month. Yeah, I’m losing it a bit over here SO DON’T COME ROUND TRIPPIN’ ON ME.
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December 5, 2009 By
By Khalil Amani
I’m first generation hip-hop! Eighteen-years old when Rappers Delight hit the airwaves! Rap music started with my generation of teenagers, now some of y’all wanna diss me for indulging in some shyt (hip-hop) that started with me? The fuck?
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