Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. was born in Chicago on March 13, 1972. Nobody around him in his youth could have guessed the trajectory his career would take, branching out from local rapper to a nationwide success in media from music to acting and writing. Becoming involved with many major names in the industry through music,…
In 1919, Marcus Garvey organized the Black Star Line, a shipping and trading company meant to facilitate black-owned business across the Atlantic Ocean between Africa and North America. While it’s history was short, the significance of it is not to be understated. In a way, it was a symbol of determination and success for the…
It was Los Angeles in the late ’80s and early 90’s when a young Michael Perretta (Evidence) began experimenting in QD3’s studio next door to his house. The teenage graffiti artist would there learn how to execute an iconic hip hop sound that would have ripple effects across the culture forever. Joining forces with Rakaa…
“I have been assembling my notes for some time now. My intent is to create a guide for anyone whose path may lead them to this unwavering otherness. There are days I fear my work will only serve to create more confusion about what I’ve found / but I felt it nеcessary to stay the…
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year for the music industry as a whole. With a global pandemic shutting down tours and bringing financial strain to entertainers and venues alike, the picture seemed pretty bleak. Even now, a select few states and countries are opening up their stages for artists to cater to the…
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