“I indeed endorse this crucial project! There is no doubt these visionary voices are badly needed in our grim times!" -- Cornel West AVAILABLE NOW: hiphopcansaveamerica.com/boo…

RT @LOVEBACKUPFR24: New York Knick player and NBA champion Mikal bridges was listening to Kendrick Lamar’s Mr morale & The Big Steppers on…

If this were the '80s, I could definitely see this Knicks team having a Saturday morning cartoon where they solve mysteries during the off-season.

A PLAY NEW YORKERS WILL REMEMBER FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES ‼️

OG ANUNOBY’S GAME WINNING TIP IN.

Alabama’s congressional maps were called intentionally discriminatory against Black voters. Racist, essentially. Last week, the Supreme Court allowed the state to use them anyway. I talked with activist, organizer, and “The Hip Hop Psychologist” Dr. Adia Winfrey (a.k.a. Dr. Dia) who has been working on the ground in Alabama (and was one of the original plaintiffs in the first case), about what’s happening, why it matters, and how organizers are fighting on — including using Hip Hop culture to create clarity, trust, and civic power in the middle of the chaos. This is about voting rights. It’s also about what communities do when the system tries to wear them down. Watch/read here: open.substack.com/pub/mannyf…

Scholars, artists, students, & practitioners submit: Papers | Panels | Workshops | Performances & Creative Work 📅 Conference Dates: November 13–15, 2026📍 Howard University Call for Submissions:bit.ly/HUHHSCall4Proposals #HipHopStudies #HipHopConference

I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of Hip Hop-centered/related summer camp programs that I was seeing across my multiple feeds. There are so many great programs out there which focus on Hip Hop culture — not just Hip Hop entertainment — that we can (and should) put our young people on to. open.substack.com/pub/mannyf…

Never forget, I gave you the REALEST list of top MCs in Hip Hop. Ever. Period! mannyfaces.substack.com/p/to…

Re-releasing Grief Pedigree and Honor Killed the Samurai on vinyl for this year’s Ka Legacy event in August, check IG for more details.

I know some folks see “Hip Hop news” and assume it means gossip, beef, release dates, or the usual industry churn. That is very much not what this is. This roundup includes stories about Hip Hop and education, mental health, youth work, political expression, legal justice, community-building, independent artists, cultural history, and people using the culture in ways that deserve way more attention. If you care about Hip Hop as something bigger than entertainment — or you’re curious what that even means — this is a good place to start. New Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t is up: mannyfaces.substack.com/p/hi…

Another one bites the e-dust 🫤

Fellow Georgians, each of us should be more concerned about local elections, not less. The decisions made closest to our communities shape our daily lives in profound ways. Georgia voters deserve a fair and clear ballot. HB 369 would single out only five counties and remove party labels from ballots for certain local offices, creating unequal treatment, inconsistency, and unnecessary confusion for voters. That is not how we protect democracy. If we are serious about creating the Beloved Community, we must confront efforts that dilute, obstruct, or deny voting rights. Review the slides for details on HB 369 and how to take action. #MLK #VotingRights #BelovedCommunity #RestoreTheVRA #HB369

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With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I'm highlighting some of my interviews with practitioners and advocates championing culturally responsive therapeutic practices. These conversations are helpful for those in the field, but also educators, parents, and anyone who works with young people. I also shared some thoughts on language, narrative, and "power" when it comes to who is lifted up as representative voices of a culture, and the problem when those who are, don't have the culture or it's communities best interests at heart. I also listed various upcoming interdisciplinary Hip Hop events. Again, a great resource for educators, healthcare professionals, community leaders, artists, and honestly, anyone seriously interested in making the world a better place. Enjoy, and please support this work if you are able. open.substack.com/pub/mannyf…

Thank God I'm not on this list. Cop my Cornell West-endorsed book if you want more Hip Hop as a way to uplift humanity rather than a vehicle for clickbait journalism. mannyfaces.com/book

8 piece band tonight DJ. great beer and great food AND it's a fundraiser for local families here in New Orleans

“Contrary to what some might think, there is educational value in talking with young students about big booty hoes…” youtu.be/l3pE9QaeJ0I?si=2dD-…

Worth.