Tag: News

Giving Back With Gratitude: Hip-Hop Spreads Love

This year the US government was shut down for the longest time in US history and government assistance and pay was suspended for millions of Americans. Hip hop stepped up to the plate. Every Thanksgiving, communities across America see a familiar and heart-lifting scene: long lines, big smiles, warm coats in the cold, and tables … Continue reading Giving Back With Gratitude: Hip-Hop Spreads Love

Their Legacy Lifts Us: Stories Too Bright to Fade

On the night of January 29, 2025, as the moon cast its pale glow over the Potomac River, 67 people boarded two aircraft, an American Eagle passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, never to return. Their collision, just moments from Reagan National Airport, claimed every life onboard. In every tragedy, there are names. In … Continue reading Their Legacy Lifts Us: Stories Too Bright to Fade

Max B Gets a Well-Deserved Homecoming

For nearly two decades, Max B’s name lived in that strange hip-hop ether where myth, memory, and martyrdom converge. To his loyalists, he was the waviest—an architect of melodic street rap who surfed ahead of the genre’s tide long before the culture caught up. To the general public, he was the phantom influence behind hits … Continue reading Max B Gets a Well-Deserved Homecoming

How Billboard Charts and Major Labels Ruined Mainstream Hip Hop — But The Underground is Thriving

Mainstream hip hop has long been the heartbeat of American culture, the genre driving conversations, setting trends, and shaping the cultural landscape. However, what we see today on the Billboard charts is a far cry from the raw, authentic artistry that hip hop was built on. The dehumanization of the genre by some majors, alongside … Continue reading How Billboard Charts and Major Labels Ruined Mainstream Hip Hop — But The Underground is Thriving

Spotlight: Hot Boy Turk’s “Joseph” Album of the Year

Why Hot Boy Turk’s Joseph Deserves Album of the Year In a year crowded with big-budget releases and pop-star narratives, Hot Boy Turk’s Joseph stands apart as a raw testament to resilience, redemption, and raw skill. From the Magnolia Projects of New Orleans to surviving the gunfire, breaking free of addiction, and building his own … Continue reading Spotlight: Hot Boy Turk’s “Joseph” Album of the Year

DCS Institution Offering Online Courses

Dallas, TX. The DCS Institution has continued to shift culture and enlighten. The latest news is the Dallas Texas based institution for Driving Champions of Society (DCS) has began offering online courses. The DCS Institution is a pillar of the community since its inception. Starting as a boarding program for at risk youth the DCS … Continue reading DCS Institution Offering Online Courses

“It Had To Happen” Is DJ Kayotik’s Most Powerful Performance Yet

DJ Kayotik aka Dr. Kareem Thomson has been all across the world as a successful DJ. This is no small feat. Everyday someone picks up their headphones and decide they want to lead the flashy life of an On the Go DJ, always partying and keeping the crowd engaged. However, most of those aspiring souls … Continue reading “It Had To Happen” Is DJ Kayotik’s Most Powerful Performance Yet

Harriet Tubman Named U.S. General

Harriet Tubman was given a noble honor on Veteran's Day and was named an official US General for her outstanding works during the Civil War and her pivotal role in abolishing slavery in the United States of America. Her estate accepted the honor at a special ceremony held by Governor Wes Moore. Harriet Tubman was … Continue reading Harriet Tubman Named U.S. General

The Smart Is Cool Initiative Is Here

Heavyweight Unlimited along with DCS Institution, Da Chicken Shack and Healthy Ecology and Economy for Mankind have launched their Smart Is Cool Initiative. The Initiative is focused on bringing awareness to the importance of education and knowledge. A litany of events have been scheduled all over the United States to solidify the Initiative. Giveaways, contests, … Continue reading The Smart Is Cool Initiative Is Here