Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, a coalition of rappers & politicians are pressuring the state of New York, demanding the repeal of the Rockefeller Drug Laws by a June 4th deadline. Jay-Z, Nas, Dame Dash & many others are protesting the harsh sentences the laws calls for. “We are declaring war on [...]
Afeni Shakur (mother of Tupac Shakur) will be the keynote speaker at the 1st Annual Hip-Hop Appreciation Week Awards Ceremony in Atlanta, 5/18. Community leaders in Atlanta will be recognized in 5 categories for their achievements last year. Hip-Hop Appreciation Week is 5/18-25. The week was founded by KRS-One & is designed to promote unity [...]
Peace to those loving hip-hop and blessings to women making strides for the culture.
In this issue of VERBALISMS magazine our staff has compiled the latest and greatest on the independent scene. The ladies featured in this month’s issue of VERBALISMS are writing their own industry rules, while keeping us wanting more from the underground. [...]
Monthly Archives: May 2003