“Our future is our confidence and self-esteem.” ~Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971-September 13, 1996)
“Picture My Prophecy”: The Best 48 Tupac Songs of All Time
The Hate You Gave: The Prophetic Truth of Tupac’s T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E.
“Teenagers, they’ve got a lot of responsibilities and a lot of burdens because in fact we’re given a horrible world. The gift that we’re getting when we have to take over is horrible. They left us, they’re leaving this world in bad shape to fix up. And I think we deserve a lot of respect.” ~Tupac Shakur during a 1988 interview
It Didn’t Start With Eminem: 9 Rap Songs that Called Out White Supremacy
“What makes me saying ‘I don’t give a f***,’ different from Patrick Henry saying ‘Give me liberty or give me death?’ What makes my freedom any different than Bosnians or who ever [America] wants to fight for this year?” ~Tupac Shakur (Rapper, Actor, Author, Activist)
Gucci Mane and the Power of Hip Hop Therapy
I’m my best friend, and I’m my worst enemy, and no one else can hurt me unless I let them. Is you feelin’ me? ~Gucci Mane “Worst Enemy” (2009)
13 Times Tupac Prophesied, Inspired, and Challenged Us to Be Great
“When was the last time anyone told you how important you are? Did you know people stood on auction blocks and were bought and sold so that you could stay alive today?”
~Dr. Maya Angelou to Tupac Shakur on the set of Poetic Justice
The Perfect Peace of All Eyez On Me
Tupac Amaru Shakur remains one of the world’s most recognizable figures over 20 years after his murder. On the 46th anniversary of his birth, his story has finally come to the big screen. These are my reflections.
Keep Ya Head Up: Tupac, Mental Health, and Hip Hop
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” ~The Holy Bible Matthew 5:14
A Rap Music Day Tribute
“May 3rd is Rap Music Day. Hiphoppas are encouraged to dedicate their time and talent to self-development and for service to their communities.”
~Hip Hop Declaration of Peace Ninth Principle
Celebrating Hip Hop History Month (2016 U.S. Election Style)
As we enter the final stretch of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election, it is only fitting we give a nod to “The Culture.” After all, it is Hip Hop History Month.
6 Quotes To Remind Us of Hip Hop’s Voice in The Justice Movement
Hip Hop culture has always been rooted in social justice. Even when the Civil Rights generation didn’t get it.