March 25, 2023
That Rap Phenomenon: B.I.G’s Life After Death Still a Masterwork
It was late on a school night, and instead of studying for my Spanish test in the morning, I was reading a…
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Prismatik
Prismatik is an AURN Digital series that highlights social and political commentary on Black experiences both in the US and across the African diaspora. As African Americans are increasingly involved in learning the roots of their family and ancestral history through DNA testing and engaging in historical spaces, “Prismatik” is here to add intriguing conversations to the media sphere. We take it there.
March 25, 2023
Pink and Purple Haze: How Diplomatic Immunity Changed the Game
Twenty years ago, Hip Hop shifted from R&B-flavored rhymes to the re-emergence of street rap. With 50 Cent’s mega-successful Get Rich or…
March 20, 2023
He’s a Business, Man: Jay Z vs. 50 Cent
Jay Z and 50 Cent are leaders in Hip Hop who have transcended the genre’s underground roots to dominate on mainstream levels…
February 24, 2023
Soul Cinema Queen: 7 Angela Bassett “For the Culture” Films
Angele Bassett is sophisticated, powerful, and as beautiful as a Black Goddess whenever she’s onscreen. To quote a friend, “Angela Bassett is…
February 23, 2023
Remarkable Moments in Black History You Should Know
Black History is the telling of American History with soul. The contributions made by Black folks who built the United States barely…
February 13, 2023
15 Best Hip Hop Love Songs
Love can make us higher than Snoop Dogg on 4/20 and lower than Master Splinter living in the sewer; however, its outcome…
January 26, 2023
Genius Behind the Mic: 7 Unsung Producers You Should Know
One of Hip Hop’s oldest arguments is what is more important to a song: the beat or the rhyme? And while this…
December 30, 2022
A Mastermind: How Nas Changed the Game with God’s Son
There are artists whose albums require hindsight to thoroughly appreciate the work. Nas’ sixth album, God’s Son, released in 2002, was one…
December 15, 2022
Three-Headed Crown: Examining the MCs with the Best Three-Album Run
In an era where words like GOAT and Classic get tossed around more than pizza dough, the conversation requirements for what makes…
December 15, 2022
The 15 Best Hip Hop Posse Cuts
The Hip Hop Posse Cut song has existed in the culture since its inception. From the 1970s – the Sugar Hill Gang’s…
October 19, 2022
9 Greatest “For the Culture” TV Shows
J. Hall takes us down memory lane and reminds us why these Black sitcoms will always have a special place in our…
October 19, 2022
Bad Boy vs. So So Def
AURN contributor J. Hall breaks down his prediction on the recently confirmed Bad Boy vs. So So Def Verzuz battle.