Rap v. United States
The Young Thug case could prove a watershed moment in the fight for Black artists to own the power of metaphor. Continue reading Rap v. United States
Tag: hip-hop
‘I Made My ADHD Into My Strength’: Understanding The Link Between Rap & Neurodivergence
While a growing number of rap songs address mental health, little attention has been paid to the connection between hip-hop and ADHD. GRAMMY.com explores the discussion of neurodivergent artists, from Nicki Minaj and Diddy, to underground rappers. Continue reading ‘I Made My ADHD Into My Strength’: Understanding The Link Between Rap & Neurodivergence
Run the Jewels Deliver an Early Concert of the Year Contender at Crystal Ballroom
At the Crystal Ballroom on Feb. 6, Run The Jewels’ Killer Mike and El-P delivered an early contender for concert of the year, marching through an indefatigable 70-minute set in delirious lockstep with a riveted Crystal Ballroom crowd. Yeah. It … Continue reading Run the Jewels Deliver an Early Concert of the Year Contender at Crystal Ballroom
Joey Bada$$ about to earn his hip-hop Ph.D.
He is the hip-hop golden boy of the moment, surfing the frothy waves of social and mainstream media. He shares selfies of first daughter Malia Obama wearing his Pro Era collective’s T-shirt. He leads anti-police-brutality marches in New York. He gets … Continue reading Joey Bada$$ about to earn his hip-hop Ph.D.
Writing in the Flat Keys: Thacher Schmid's Portfolio 