[ad_1] This is The Marshall Project’s Closing Argument newsletter, a weekly deep dive into a key criminal justice issue. Want this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for future newsletters. Some of the most famous rappers in the country — Travis Scott, Killer Mike, T.I., Young Thug, Fat Joe — filed briefs at the U.S. […]
Meet B. Alexis, the First Woman to Release an Album From Pri…
[ad_1] This essay is part of Redemption Songs, a limited-run newsletter that spotlights one song each week by incarcerated artists. Sign up now to get a new song each Sunday afternoon over 25 weeks: Listen if you like: Rapsody, Tierra Whack and Eve Freer Records, a label that works with “prison-impacted” musicians, recently announced it […]
Navigating the Streets: Hip Hops Relationship with Gang Violence
Explore hip hop’s complex relationship with gang violence, from historical roots to a path forward.
Breaking Down the Figures: Eye-Opening Hip Hop Violence Statistics
Discover eye-opening hip hop violence statistics shedding light on the genre’s impact and societal implications.
Soundtrack of Struggle: Delving into Hip Hop Violence Trends
Explore hip hop violence trends: dissecting narratives, impacts, and voices for social change in music.
Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta Rap Visionary, Passes Away at 34: A Reflection on the Losses Within Our Artistic Community
As an Atlanta-based artist and writer, it’s impossible not to feel the weight of yet another profound loss with the passing of Rich Homie Quan. At just 34, his voice, energy, and contributions to the Atlanta music scene have left an undeniable mark. But as an artist who also calls this city home, I can’t […]