Our government is using Hip Hop as a form of DIPLOMACY abroad, countering “poor perceptions” of the US and promoting democracy in the Middle East. Does this speak to Hip Hop’s ever-expanding popularity, or the theft of its subversive power? Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!
Check out a phenomenal performance from Adele; 19’s gorgeous “Hometown Glory” LIVE! According to Spin Magazine, Adele recently underwent laser surgery on the injured vocal chords that forced her to cancel her remaining 2011 tour dates last month. She is expected to make a full recovery! Read more at BYP.com
Dr. Conrad Murray has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.
A fourth woman has come forward claiming sexual harassment at the hands of GOP Presidential candidate, Herman Cain.
Now this is a must see. If you’re an R&B fan, odds are you’ve listenend to D’Angelo’s legendary sophomore album Voodoo about 600,000 times. Now over 12 years old, Voodoo still stands as the best R&B album of recent memory. And D’angelo’s downright torturous absence from the music scene following this creative high point has […]
From Rick Ross’ massive hit “BMF (Blowin’ Money Fast)” to Wacka Flocka Flame’s “Hard In Da Paint,” Luger is unquestionably one of the hottest producers in the game right now. New York Times has a great piece on Luger, his rapid rise to fame, and the way the internet has expanded opportunities for young people to have their voices heard.
Your BYP Wake-Up Call: Check out Bilal’s sexy, supremely romantic “Soul Sister” at BlackYouthProject.com!
Audits of media coverage related to Black Men and Boys found that portrayals of Black men are at odds with how African American males and their communities view them.
The Freaky Bois are two young Gay rappers that spit the nastiest, sleaziest, freakiest raps you’ve ever heard. Like Nicki, they’re wielding raunchy rap music like a weapon, forcing the listener to grapple with their sexual identities. And I love it.
THIS IS YOUR BYP WAKE-UP CALL Check out the classic music video for Outkast’s “Da Art of STorytellin’ Part 1,” featuring the legendary Slick Rick. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjNLQeohXew P.S.: Andre 3000’s verse on this track is easily one of the top ten greatest verses in Hip Hop history. Don’t believe me? Check out the lyrics below, and […]
Check out the classic video for The Roots breakout single, 1999’s “You Got Me.” Start your day off right at BlackYouthProject.com!
Four Atlanta women are suing a nursing company for denying them access to white patients because they were deemed “too black,” “too old” or “too ghetto.” Watch a news report on the allegations at BlackYouthProject.com!
