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We sit down with former gang banger, Michael Johnson who at one time couldn't read or write but through an amazing set of circumstances learned how to not only read and write but would go on to not only become a Harvard graduate but also become one of the biggest African American ... Show More

Tonight we sat down with rap critique Dejon Paul and discussed OG's that feel like they still got it on the microphone. Do you think the homies should put the mic down at a certain age?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

On the heels of his the release of his memoir, "100 Ways I've Almost Died...While Working In the Rap Industry" we speak with A&R Matthew "M-80" Markoff. He details his book, his views on rap economics and breaks down his battle with the late Chino XL's estate between him & his da ... Show More

Tone Trump, is a Philadelphia rapper, who has made music with the likes of CeeLo Green, Freeway Philly, and many other legends of the Music industry. Tone Trump, has made His faith a priority and believes Islam is the salvation of the Black Community!SOCIALS====================== ... Show More

The real story behind the origin of gangsta rap is difficult to discern. Between the bombastic rhetoric and imagery, the larger-than-life characters, and the subsequent success of many of the individuals, it is hard to know exactly what to believe. Ben Westhoff’s new book, Origi ... Show More

Watch Prof Hamamoto Part 4 https://youtube.com/live/TkUr4CanA_k Watch Prof Hamamoto Part 3 https://youtube.com/live/qUHdKtabgNo Hamamoto on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professorhamamoto ET Visitors Now & Ancient Alien Invasions - Paul Wallis Part 2 https://youtu.be/hFTU9QSn ... Show More

Explore the depths of hip-hop's transformative power with Dr. Todd Boyd, the "Notorious PhD," as he takes us on a 50-year journey through the genre's history in his latest book, "Rappers Deluxe: How Hip Hop Made the World." As a pioneer in the academic study of hip-hop and a true ... Show More

Killer Mike is an Atlanta-born rapper and actor. His music career began in 2003, with his solo debut, with the album Monster, reaching the Billboard Top Ten, and later gaining global recognition as part of the hip-hop duo Run the Jewels alongside El-P. Since the start of his care ... Show More

Once considered to be a demi-god of hip hop, rapper Kanye ‘Ye’ West has since become a pariah amongst the black American community and the entertainment industry at large. Given that his past exploits have included direct antisemitism and calling slavery ‘a choice’, many people d ... Show More

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the untimely death of Tupac Shakur with Professor Mark Anthony Neal of Duke University. Professor Neal shares valuable insight on the significance Tupac represented in the culture at this very specific moment in time fo ... Show More

N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this classic throwback episode we chop it up with the legendary, Ice-T! In this explosive Drink Champs episode, Ice-T, the O.G. of gangster rap and the mastermind behind Body Count, joins us for a deep dive into the game. From his grind ... Show More

Suave has been named an Apple Podcasts Series Essential and to celebrate we wanted to bring to the main feed one of our exclusive Futuro+ bonus episodes.In season one, Suave told host Julieta Martinelli about a mixtape he recorded inside his prison cell at SCI Graterford more tha ... Show More