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Erykah Badu and The Right Productions are joining forces to stage a special benefit concert in New York. Proceeds from the concert will be donated towards the African American 490 Challenge of Enough SAID (Enough Sexual Assault in Detroit), a campaign raising money to fund the testing of unprocessed rape kits. The Right Productions have stated that 5$ for every ticket sold will be donated towards the cause. Their goal is to raise $50,000, while the AA490 Challenge's year-end goal is $657,090.

“Together, we stand for justice. We are honored to make Chene Park the site for great artistry supporting a great mission,” said Shahida Mausi, the CEO of The Right Productions. “Erykah Badu is a true artist. She is a cultural icon. She answered t

Launched in 2013, Vinyl Me, Please is a Boulder, Colorado-based company specializing in a premium vinyl album service, in which albums are mailed to consumers. For example, let’s say J Dilla's Donuts is something you’ve always wanted to see in your collection, but can’t find it no matter how many hole-in-the-wall record stores you go to. Place an order online with Vinyl Me, Please and it’s delivered within a few days. 

This service comes at a time when vinyl records have seen a huge resurgence and are seemingly more popular than when they were initially invented. CEO and co-founder Matt Fiedler has made it a personal mission to bring vinyl to the hip-hop community, which has been largely ignored in the vinyl record boom.

A number of hip hop and R&B artist have announced that they will perform at the upcoming Many Rivers To Cross Social Justice Music and Arts Festival.

The two day festival will take place in Chattahoochee Hills, GA (just outside of Atlanta,) on October 1 and 2.

Besides Public Enemy, Common, John Legend, and Estelle, the festival will also host performances by Dave Matthews, Carlos Santana, and comedian Chris Rock, among others.

The purpose of the festival is to promote advocacy and awareness of human rights issues around the world. Tickets will go on sale before the end of the month.

The festival is being organized by Sankofa.org, an organization dedicated to promoting progressive, socially conscious awareness, charity, and activism.

In the wake of recent events, Meek Mill has promised to stop using lyrics about "extreme violence."

The Philadelphia native says he will stop using lyrics that promote or glorify violence after the release of his upcoming mixtape, Dreamchasers 4.

"BY THE WAY ....AFTER DC4 I won't continue to rap about extreme violence!!!," Meek wrote in a post on Instagram. "!! But I will remain to let my people know in these terrible environments to adapt and survive at any cost because "US BLACK PEOPLE ARE STILL AT WAR WITH OURSELVES AND THE SYSTEM IN REAL LIFE!"

In the past Meek has posted pictures of himself po

A-F-R-O, the young rapper from Los Angeles who critics have labelled "the future of hip hop" has teamed up with Toronto-based producer Marco Polo, who, in addition to his critically acclaimed solo work, is also known for working with artists like Talib Kweli and KRS-One, to create A-F-R-O POLO, a collaborative project that combines both artists' immense talents.

You can stream the Afro Polo EP on Soundcloud here. Fans who purchase the album will also get access to two additional tracks, "Lair of the Black Worm" and "Joe Jackson."

The EP was produced entirely by Marco Polo, and features guest appearances from Eamon and Pharoahe Mo

Almighty Kay Gee is someone who has been with hip hop from the start. He was introduced to the culture in 1971 when he attended a DJ Smokey party and witnessed b-boys, graffiti writers and DJing. As a child, he couldn't afford turntables, so he learned how to breakdance instead, and then in 1974, he felt inspired to learn how to rap.

He met DJ Charlie Chase at an emcee convention in 1978, and in 1979, he became a full-fledged member of the Cold Crush Brothers.  In 1982, he went with them to Japan on the Wild Style Tour. His career has included collaborations with a number of legendary hip hop artists, such as KRS-One, Funkmaster Flex, and Doug E Fresh, and he served as influence for artists such as Chuck D and Kool Keith.

Recently, Almighty Kay Gee had to un