Kid Cudi’s Transparency: The Revisit of Mental Health and Hip-Hop
This past Tuesday, Kid Cudi announced he had checked himself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. The ‘Man On The Moon’ took to his Facebook page to share the news: This news comes after a...
View ArticleDonald Tump is old America’s Obama
My buddy Daryl Khan is a journalist, educator, and filmmaker and frighteningly accurate Donald Trump prognosticator. In fact, his prescient ability to understand America’s tolerance for racism,...
View ArticleTupac, Janet Jackson And More Named As 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have finally been revealed. The announcement was made Tuesday morning for the 2017 Induction Ceremony. Tupac Shakur, Janet Jackson, and Chaka Khan are...
View ArticleThe Swift Chancellor Report – Muhammed Islam on New Tribe Album
When Phife passed away in March we sat down with Muhammed Islam, longtime head of security for A Tribe Called Quest, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Yasiin Bey and more. Back then Big Mu dropped the bomb about...
View Article76ers Apologize To Sevyn Streeter Following ‘We Matter’ Controversy
In light of the events following Colin Kaepernick’s vow to kneel during every Star-Spangled Banner performance, many have both supported and criticized his efforts. The domino effect that the San...
View ArticleInfiltration: The Caribbean Influence in Hip-Hop Culture
As a genre that is almost half a century old, Hip-Hop has influenced thousands and has spread to neighborhoods all over the world. Whether it’s within the five elements (DJing, Graffiti,...
View ArticleA Tribe Called Quest’s Final Album Arrives At The Perfect Time
At long last, the legendary Hip-Hop group, A Tribe Called Quest, has released their first album in 18 years. Their sixth and final album, “We Got It From Here…Thank You 4 Your Service” is their first...
View ArticleATCQ on SNL Watch Party at 333 Lounge w/ DJ Spinna
On November 12th, A tribe Called Quest performed on Saturday Night Live with host Dave Chapelle. We hosted a watch party at 333 Lounge to celebrate. DJ Spinna was on the wheels. A great night. The post...
View ArticleSpike Lee Sued For Stiffing Union Health Payment Plans
Iconic filmmaker Spike Lee along with his companies, 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks and Black Butterfly Production, are being sued for allegedly failing to pay union health benefit plans. The lawsuit,...
View ArticleThe Swift Chancellor Report Episode 28 – Hov’s Birthday, Charlemagne vs...
The Swift Chancellor Report Episode 28 Wes discusses the legacy of Jay-Z the day after his birthday and debates whether indeed he is the greatest of all time. We also get into the beef between...
View ArticleRosenberg crossed the line with Charlemagne and is Black Lives Matter just ours?
One of my favorite parts of my book, “10 Years Fresh”, was telling the story of how in 2006 after we decided to not book him for our inaugural show, Joell Ortiz went on a tear attempting to discredit...
View ArticleWill Hip-Hop sever its ties with the WWE in the age of Trump?
New Balance, UFC, The Chicago Cubs, Carl Jr., Coors, PayPal. You can now add the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) tothe list of companies with ties to President Elect Donald Trump. On Wednesday,...
View ArticleThere have been 486 Sandy Hooks since Sandy Hook
By Daryl Khan NEW YORK — On a cold, rainy early spring night in 2014, I attended the private meeting of a tragic club nobody wants to join. It was a gathering of parents whose children had been killed...
View ArticleSay What?! — Kanye West Meets With Donald Trump
Less than a week after being hospitalized, Kanye West first resurfaced in Los Angeles sporting a new blonde hair color. Fast forward to Tuesday morning, and he’s seen entering Trump Tower at about 9:30...
View ArticleWhy It’s Important To Celebrate Remy Ma’s Grammy Nomination
For the first time in eleven years Remy Ma can proudly say that she has not one, but two Grammy nominations. The Bronx native has been nominated alongside French Montana & Fat Joe for their summer...
View ArticleThe Swift Chancellor Report ep. 29 with Chris Atlas, Def Jam EVP of Marketing
Wes discusses the new J Cole album, “4 Your Eyez Only” and is joined by Chris Atlas, EVP of Marketing at Island Def Jam Recordings. They discuss the impact of the streaming economy on the music...
View ArticleFour-Part Documentary Series ‘Hip-Hop Evolution’ Finally On Netflix
Earlier on this year, a new documentary called ‘Hip-Hop Evolution’ made its’ debut at the Toronto’s Hot Docs Film Festival. The four-part docuseries focuses on Hip-Hop’s first 20 years, complete with...
View ArticleWhy Representation Matters More Than Ever
Zuree Dolls / Instagram As I was doing the usual scrolling on social media Friday morning, I couldn’t help but notice a Huffington Post article about a doll that’s taking the world by storm. The name...
View ArticleYasiin Bey, a Bridge to the Golden Era, Delivers His Farewell
Hip-Hop in many ways has always been spurred on by the young. The flexible and ever changing nature of a fluid culture often responds to the newest expression of style, slang and setting. There will...
View ArticleThe Swift Chancellor Report ep. 30 “End of The Year Thoughts”
The Swift Chancellor Report ep. 30 “End of The Year Thoughts” Wes discusses the corporate influence on Hip-Hop and how real leadership cannot come solely from the major outlets. He also breaks down the...
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