With ‘All My Babies’ Mamas,’ America Sinks to a New Cultural Low January 7, 2013 New show to glorify rapper's harem.
Florida City Bans Saggy Pants . . . And Is Accused of Racial Profiling for Doing It October 25, 2012 The ban will give police probable cause to frisk for drugs and guns.
In Haiti, Little Can Be Found of a Hip-Hop Artist’s Charity October 12, 2012 Rapper boasts of his $500,000 watch, while his charity neglects those it exists to help.
Snoop Dogg Promotes Ten Reasons to Not Vote for Mitt Romney October 8, 2012 More thoughtful political commentary.
Rappers Young Jeezy and Rick Ross in Angry Fight at BET Awards Which ‘Saw Shots Fired in Parking Lot’ October 1, 2012 Show had to be suspended amid security concerns.
‘Fashion’s Night Out’ Mob Trashes Audi in Greenwich Village September 10, 2012 Driver gets a heavy dose of diversity.
The Corrupt Liberal Media Discovers Hate Music August 10, 2012 And neglects to mention widely-popular black hate music.
City Hopes Cameras Will Deter Gang Activity in South L.A. Park July 24, 2012 Gang charged construction workers a fee to remodel public park.
Dunn Leader: Pull up Pants or Pay July 23, 2012 Mayor says community needs to re-establish some standards.
Coolio’s Son to ‘Serve up to 10 Years in Prison for Felony Armed Robbery’ July 20, 2012 We're sure he was given a very strict and disciplined upbringing.
Censor Gets a Workout at BET Awards July 3, 2012 . . . but was still unable to catch all the profanity.
Nicola Furlong Pushed into Taxi Before Murder — Two Americans Remain in Custody May 31, 2012 21-year-old Irish student fell victim to American rap dancer.
An Unfortunate T-Shirt Hits Florida Streets in Wake of Trayvon Martin Killing March 27, 2012 You can imagine what it's like.
Rock, Pop, White Power: How Music Influences Support for Ethnic Groups March 6, 2012 Certain kinds of music are supposed to make white people "racist."
Several Fights Reported at Mall of America, 9 Arrested: Police December 27, 2011 Riots broke out after a rapper was rumored to be making an appearance.
ATF and D.C. Police Impersonate Rap Label; Arrest 70 in Year Long Guns and Drug Sting December 21, 2011 At one point they even confiscated a rocket launcher.
Professor Teaches Class on the Wisdom of Jay-Z December 6, 2011 Black professor believes Jay-Z lyrics "reflect incisive social commentary."
Curiosity: Does Music Affect a Fetus? November 15, 2011 Black fetus gets excited by sound of hip hop music; white fetus "grimaces."
The Hip Hop Cop Shop: Police Opened Fake Rap Music Store and Snared 30 Gangsters for Drugs and Gun Offences September 14, 2011 No surprises here.
Michelle Obama Welcomes Rapper to White House Who Called for Burning of George Bush May 10, 2011 The First Lady reveals her idea of high culture.
Rap Music Inspires Libyan Rebels to Defeat Gadhafi April 25, 2011 Looks like the jig's up for Gadhafi.
South Philly Hotel Owner Says Racism Not Behind Restaurant’s Eviction March 18, 2011 Are there any other reasons a Holiday Inn might not want gunfire in the restaurant?
The Forbes Five: Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists March 10, 2011 Top figures bring in more than $100 million each.
Racist Hip-Hop Video By Stuyvesant HS Students Causes a Major Stir March 3, 2011 Black blogger thinks students would like blacks better if there were more at their school.
Diddy Turns on Obama February 1, 2011 Rapper wishes Obama would do more for blacks, even at the expense of another term.
Uncle Luke Says Oprah Has ‘Come To Her Senses’ in Hip-Hop Battle January 28, 2011 Rap "mogul": Oprah "can't have a network that appeals to just vanilla audiences."
Black Stereotypes: Who Are You Calling a Sellout? December 6, 2010 Rappers make money by degrading blacks.
At No. 1, Lil Wayne Redefines Stardom Behind Bars November 2, 2010 Album's already been released; rapper gets released this week.
Hip-Hop Artist Nelly to Perform in Branson July 7, 2010 Foisting rappers on people who like country music.
Rappin’ Against the Right Wing: Can Hip Hop Save Black America? April 12, 2010 It's time for rappers to get "political."
Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons to Launch and Bankroll Trenton Peacekeeping Force April 7, 2010 "Citizen peacekeepers" will be "Educating Neighborhoods to Obey Those in Authority."
Fabolous, Q-Tip Question Lack of Airtime for Hip-Hop Categories at Grammys February 3, 2010 Hip-hop awards given off the air. Any guesses why?
Is Hip-Hop A Crime? Army Imprisoned Soldier Over Lyrical ‘Threats’ January 12, 2010 Army says hip hop "song" threatens "good order and discipline."
Times Square Street Peddler Fatally Shot by Police December 16, 2009 New York City mourns talented youth.
Mattel Introduces Black Barbies, to Mixed Reviews October 9, 2009 New "Barbie" dolls are still not black enough.
Not All Girls Embrace Latest Black Barbie Doll, Say Mattel Toys Went Too Far With Rap-Detail October 1, 2009 Black dolls come with bling, fancy sneakers, and straight hair.
Scandal: Fox News Hires Apologist for Cop-Killer September 30, 2009 New Fox analyst a "leading hip-hop generation intellectual."
Kanye West Crashes VMA Stage During Taylor Swift’s Award Speech September 14, 2009 Another black celebrity behaving badly.
Rap Wannabe in “Street Cred” Stickups May 12, 2009 You don't get to be a name in the rap world by studying Shakespeare.
Study Says Hip-Hop Dumbs Listeners Down March 24, 2009 It must have missed the artists who rap about Socrates, Descartes, and Hume.
Snoop Dogg-Jay-Z: ‘Hip-Hop Has Improved Race Relations’ March 17, 2009 "It's very hard to teach racism to a teenager who idolizes, say, Snoop Dogg."
Is Hip-Hop in Seattle Being White-Washed? February 19, 2009 In Pacific Northwest, hip-hop increasingly a white thing.
Rap Is a Path to Learn History June 27, 2008 "In fourteen hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue."
Thug Culture Celebrates The Worst Possible Examples May 6, 2008 In the world of hip-hop, better to have been a criminal than a teacher or a chemist.
Hip-Hop’s Down Beat August 31, 2007 Rap declining "because they can no longer fool the white kids," says band manager.
Ill. Student Accused Of Terrorist Threat July 26, 2007 Aspiring rapper charged with planning VT-style "murderous rampage."
Music Execs Silent As Debate Rages Over Rap Lyrics May 15, 2007 Major record labels reluctant to jeopardize profits by cleaning up rap.
Big Corporations Help ‘Rape Rapper’ Tour U.S. May 4, 2007 Rapper simulates rape of underage girl; crowd cheers, girl blamed for provocative dress.
Hip-Hop’s Ghetto Culture Has Passed Into The Mainstream April 26, 2007 Author: "Ghetto is no longer where you liveit’s how you live."
Rev. Al Ducks A ‘Rap’ April 19, 2007 Sharpton says he’s not going to send "mixed signals" about gutter rap.
Anti-‘Pig’ Lyrics Burn Firefighter April 16, 2007 Rapper/firefighter song: "I’m gonna turn pigs into bacon bits."
Hip Hop Artist Are Showing The Ugly Face Of Black American Culture To The Entire World November 21, 2006 "Go back to your mamas and ask why you were raised to act like hooligans and hoodlums!"
Students Rapped for Thug Day Attire November 1, 2005 NAACP in a tizzy over "Thug Day" at white high school in Dallas.
Killer Who Claimed to be Influenced by Rap Music Faces Execution Thursday October 6, 2005 Black murdered white police officer under influence of "gangsta rap."
Kanye’s Katrina Outburst: Good for Hip-Hop September 8, 2005 Rapper who said President doesn't care about blacks is "filling a void of leadership."
English: The Language of White “Oppressors” August 4, 2005 Education professor believes studying rap is an "empowering, liberating pedagogy."
Houston Rapper Fired As Baggage Screener July 15, 2005 Muslim who rapped about overthrowing government worked at American airport.