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Rappers You Didn’t Know Went to College

Hip-hop artists such as 2 Chainz, J. Cole, and Saweetie also have some experience in higher education.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

November 22, 2024
Black History Month, Culture

Head of the Class: Famous Black HBCU Alumni

Taraji P. Henson, Megan Thee Stallion and our very own VP are among more than a few notable HBCU grads.

By

Angela Johnson

Published

February 1, 2024
Entertainment, Music

Lil Uzi Vert Defends Jack Harlow, Says He Does Not Benefit From White Privilege

This comes amid claims on social media that the rapper has benefited from being white.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

May 31, 2022
Entertainment

Cam Newton Trades In His Cleats for Cigars in New BET Digital Series Sip N' Smoke

If you’re a fan of Cam Newton’s eccentric choice of attire, I now present to you a golden opportunity to see him adorned in his Sunday best a little more frequently. BET Digital has announced a new talk show, Sip N’ Smoke, and guess who will be its host? Mr. Cameron Jerrell Newton himself. The…

By

Jay Connor

Published

March 30, 2021
News

HBCU That Danced for Donald Trump Apologizes for David Banner Making White People Squirm

A historically black college in Alabama has apologized for a speech by rapper and activist David Banner that inspired and motivated students while leaving other people feeling marginalized. Those “other people” were white. Lavell William Crump, better known as rapper David Banner, has made headlines for his inspirational speeches that tiptoe the line between being…

By

Michael Harriot

Published

October 1, 2019