Young Jeezy's "My President" was the anthem of the 2008 presidential election. The song captured the enthusiasm of a gaggle of young Barack Obama supporters, and elevated Jeezy to semi-prophet status, as he recorded the track long before Obama emerged as the prohibitive favorite in the general election. Jeezy steps out of his lyrical comfort zone, highlighting the faults the … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments in History
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Thursday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
Good Morning POU! "The South got somethin’ to say" At the 1995 Source Awards, the second year of the infamous awards show honoring rap artists, young Atlanta rappers Outkast, Andre 3000 and Big Boi, won the Best New Rap Group Award. Instead of being met with thunderous applause, they were met with resounding boos. Those in the crowd felt indignant towards the new … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
Wednesday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
Few images capture the 1980s quite as accurately as that of Run-D.M.C. crouching in front of the Eiffel Tower. Group members Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell are dressed in unison. Each wears a three-striped Adidas tracksuit emblazoned with its three-leafed motif. Gold ‘dookie rope’ chains swing from their necks and black … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
Tuesday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments in History
The 1989 Grammy boycott by Hip Hop In 1989, Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff won the very first Grammy for Best Rap Performance. However, the win was not televised. Perhaps the higher ups couldn’t imagine people wanting to see rappers being presented with an award. Or maybe they didn’t know what would happen if they actually let rappers get on stage and speak freely, without … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments in History
Monday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History
Good Morning POU! This week we will take a look at iconic and important moments in Hip Hop History. 40 years ago, no one though the genre would become the globally influencing behemoth that it is. Here's a look at some of the moments and events that helped to create this incredibly and undeniably "black" creation. 4 years after The SugarHill Gang released "Rapper's … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Iconic Hip Hop Moments In History