In the wake of the Floyd vs. City of New York trial, the artist formerly known as Mos Def brings some awareness to NYPD’s Stop-And-Frisk program with this public service announcment. nr
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Outside the New York Criminal Court earlier today, Pete Rock spoke to The Urban Daily on the police brutality incident, in which the producer claims officers even assaulted his wife and step daughter. Tuesday night, the NYPD harassed fans after Pete Rock and Smif-N-Wessun‘s Monumental release party at Tammany Hall. Earlier: Statement
Currently, at New York Criminal Court for a press conference addressing the incident, Pete Rock, Tek and Steele have released an official statement in regards to the NYPD’s attack on fans during Tuesday’s show at Tammany Hall. On Tuesday, June 28th, Pete Rock, Tek & Steele (of Smif N Wessun) were celebrating the release of their collaborative album, ‘Monumental.’ It was a peaceful gathering inside of a sold-out Tammany Hall (lower-east side Manhattan, NY) to see the group perform new […]
Pete Rock and Smif-N-Wessun celebrated the release of Monumental last night at the Tammany Hall in NYC’s Lower East Side. After the show, chaos sparked between clubgoers and the NYPD outside. Clips from the show after the jump.
In his conversation with The Source, Maino takes us back to the summer of 2009 when his best friend, 80 was shot in the back by NYPD, which left him permanently paralyzed.
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It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.