hip hop activism
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Nipsey Hussle’s Community Legacy: 10 Hip-Hop Artists Continuing The Marathon
The life of Ermias “Nipsey Hussle” Asghedom was celebrated Thursday before a crowd of over 21,000 at the Staples Center after he was fatally shot in South Los Angeles on March 31. Following his tragic death, the Eritrean-American who was born and raised in L.A. has been praised as a local philanthropist who was heavily…
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Killer Mike Honored for Activism by Ga. Senate
Killer Mike is one artist who uses his platform to further his philanthropic efforts, and on Friday, the Georgia Senate honored him for his work to help improve Atlanta’s water infrastructure. During his speech at the state Capitol, the Run the Jewels rapper spoke about children in the community and public servants. “Our children deserve…