Award-winning, indie filmmaker Mtume Gant speaks on influences, African-Americans in film, and his groundbreaking new project, White Face.

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Hear from the women behind "The iN-House," the event series that has taken the NYC party scene by storm

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Queens-bred G5 ELZ has hip-hop royalty in his DNA, and is currently embarking on a path toward his own musical legacy. Fueled by appearances on the Rap is Outta Control and Sway in the Morning radio shows, and performing overseas alongside the likes of DJ Premier, the Queens-representative is well on his way. The son of legendary record producer Larry […]

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A beautifully personal celebration of life, love, music and hip-hop, brought to you by Hasan Salaam, Drue Davis, JwaStar & Light The Emcee.

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NYC-based musician with MIssissippi roots receives support -- and attacks -- after protesting Mississippi governor Phil Bryant's declaration of Confederate Heritage Month

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The Roots frontman speaks on the DJ's role in hip hop, his work with J. Period, battle rap, The Roots Picnic in NYC, recent events in Baltimore, and more

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A Q&A with the former winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, as he expands his repertoire with songs from his upcoming "Embalming Fluid"

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The Brooklyn-based videographer, filmmaker & businessman speaks on keys to brand strength, being humble & how to succeed as an entrepreneur in hip hop

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Filmmaker endeavors to tell the story of tormented ambition that face many talented, striving artists. The setting is hip hop, but the struggle is universal

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The young upstart details prison life since his Dec. 2014 arrest, denying a couple of rumors & attempting to put on a brave face, despite serious charges.

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