Jabari Asim / TruthdigDec 26, 2006
Are rappers' ultra-violent rhymes a sign of lethal intent or just a cry against oppression? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jabari Asim / TruthdigJul 8, 2006
With the superstar rapper (above) boycotting the vaunted champagne company for publicly insulting him, might this be an opportunity to encourage the hip-hop and liquor industries to stop pushing alcohol on kids? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Sheerly Avni / TruthdigApr 3, 2006
The prominent black activist and mentor for incarcerated youth in Oakland, Calif. argues that it's time to hold hip-hop artists accountable for the messages behind their music. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )
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Sheerly Avni / TruthdigApr 3, 2006
The prominent black activist and mentor for incarcerated youth in Oakland, Calif. argues that it's time to hold hip-hop artists accountable for the messages behind their music. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )
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