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Uzochi P. Nwoko
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Hip-Hop and Humanitarianism
An abundance of other rap and hip-hop artists have performed comparable charitable actions, instituting a pattern of positive behavior into rap’s culture.
A Flawed Perception of Hip-Hop
Moreover, many rappers come from impoverished neighborhoods and realize that, if they don’t seize the opportunity to make music that sells while they have the chance, they may never get another shot.
‘The Parking Lot Attendant’ Is Satisfyingly Unresolved
In her first full-length novel, “The Parking Lot Attendant,” Nafkote Tamirat plunges into the life of a Boston-born teenager with Ethiopian parents.
Why We Must #FreeMeekMill
And if becoming one of modern rap’s most successful artists is not enough to overcome a mistake made in one’s youth, it is difficult to imagine what could be.
The Battle For Yardfest
Ten student performances will be competing for two spots to open for this year’s Yardfest headliner. While the battle is set for Mar. 22, The Harvard Crimson caught up with some of the bands to talk about their music and what they’re excited for.
Music Video Breakdown: 'God's Plan' by Drake
Over the course of the video, Drake saunters through the streets of Miami, brightening the days of unsuspecting community members with donations—groceries, scholarships, cars, literal stacks of cash.
Alleviating the Effects of Misogyny in Rap and Hip Hop Music
While the core message of most songs do not line up with such belittling rhetoric, these words saturate the songs with misogynistic undertones, and their presence in so many top songs indicates how pervasive said undertones are.
Kendrick Lamar Finds Success in the ‘Black Panther’ Soundtrack
The album’s production, in conjunction with the powerful lyrics woven throughout many of the tracks, make for a solid artistic endeavor by Kendrick Lamar.
Why Non-Blacks Rapping the “N-Word” Is Cultural Appropriation
When non-black individuals vocalize the n-word, a reminder of the malice associated with its roots remains, and elicits a strong sense of unease from many black persons who witness its expression.
Listening Closely to ‘HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True’
Following the performance of her "HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True," director Ifeoma Fafunwa sat down with Professor Timothy Patrick McCarthy for a discussion.
