Russell Simmons’ “Brave New Voices”
March 31, 2009 @ 5:28 PM EDT
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Ah, shit. Break out the incense and chewsticks! Looks like Uncle Rush is getting back in the def poetry business with the a new HBO series, Brave New Voices, premiering next Sunday.
According to a press release, “The show chronicles the lives of teen
poets from seven cities around the nation as they prepare to compete in
Youth Speaks’ annual Brave New Voices Festival. It’s narrated by Queen
Latifah.
Idris Elba hosts the finals.“God, I hope Lauryn Hill doesn’t make a cameo.
Props: Paul Cantor