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Discover the topics and news rooted in hip hop culture, as shared by its participants, on issues that impact Black culture.
Learn how educators, artists, activists, and counselors are using hip hop as a tool to help change the stigmas surrounding mental health in the Black community.
Kalik Allah featured here with renowned painter John Newsom standing in front of a painting that became the album cover for Killah Priest's album Enter The Forest of The Happily Ever. Photo credit: Knowledge Born Allah. "Music can be manifested in so many ways beyond just sound. It can take the form of art, poetry, or even the way knowledge is passed down," says rising hip-hop artist Kalik Allah . After an inspiring encounter with world-renowned painter John Newsom , Kalik r
Knowledge Born Allah
Dec 14, 20259 min read
Artist Reif Rawyal Talks About The Quiet Censor And How Algorithmic Bias Silences Black Voices
When platinum-selling artist Reif Rawyal released a protest track about New York’s 2009 election and stop-and-frisk policing, the consequences were immediate: national headlines, professional blacklisting, and what today’s creators now call “shadowbanning.” Rawyal's story, echoed by creators like Nikki Free , exposes how algorithm-driven suppression and reputational risks converge to mute anti-racist speech on major platforms despite claims of neutrality. This investigation
Knowledge Born Allah
Oct 10, 20254 min read
Hip-Hop Unites Sifu Killah Priest Student Infinite7Mind Together at Cipher Versary Celebration in Student Infinite7Mind at Cipher Versary Celebration in Miami
Artists gathered for the Cipher Versary Concert, set against a vibrant city backdrop, showcasing a blend of hip-hop culture and musical...
Knowledge Born Allah
Sep 27, 20253 min read
Can Astrology Help Change Perceptions of Hip Hop? Ka Zodiak Thinks So
Ka Zodiak , a New Jersey native and Hip Hop artist, is on a mission to bridge the ancient science of astrology with the modern art of Hip...
Knowledge Born Allah
Aug 31, 20252 min read
Learn How Hakim Green Utilizes The Annual 24 Hours of Peace Movement To Promote Peace, Love, and Unity In The Community
(Newark, NJ) – For over a decade, the 24 Hours of Peace movement has been a cornerstone of community healing and unity in Newark, NJ....
Knowledge Born Allah
Aug 24, 20252 min read
Does Hip-Hop Owe Black People Reparations? Lord Jamar and Black Dot Say Yes, But It’s Deeper Than Money
Does The Hip Hop Industry Owe Black People Reparations? Let's find out what Lord Jamar and Black Dot think.
Knowledge Born Allah
May 4, 20252 min read
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