Let’s Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice by Paul Butler Paul Butler, an ambitious federal prosecutor and Harvard Law grad, mixes politics, law, and Hip-Hop philosophy in his first book after leaving his high profile job in the Justice… Read More ›
Month: June 2010
“…you have the right to an attorney”
Legal Resources for the Rebellious Citizen Alonzo J. Gradford: Alonzo is a warrior for the people, dedicated to achieving justice for the criminally accused and civil rights for all. Under the tutelage of the legendary Tony Serra, his practice focuses… Read More ›
The Dubious Arrest of Alex Sanchez
Today’s FBI arrest of Alex Sanchez, one of the most respected gang intervention leaders in the country, has raised major concerns in Los Angeles and around the country. As his wife and children watched, Sanchez, who leads Homies Unidos, a… Read More ›
Hip-Hop in the Central Valley (& elsewhere)
Hip-Hop in the 209… The Bayliens (made up of Enzyme Dynamite & Jay Three) came to the 209 on The Close Encounters Tour. Along with Flossafee, The All Purpose DJs (DJ D & DJStyles), & Cobalt the bay-area crew represented… Read More ›
RHHR’s Favorite Hip-Hop “Rolas”: Staff-Picks
L. Writ Moe: Nas – What Goes Around “the China-men built the railroads, the Indians saved the Pilgrims and in return the Pilgrims killed ‘em, they call it Thanksgiving, I call your holiday hellday, cuz I’m from poverty, neglected by… Read More ›
SACRIFICE Is Necessary
Give us a little introduction to Sacrifice for those who don’t know… “What up man, it’s ya boy Sacrifice! Straight outta South Central, representin! I’ve been rappin’ since ‘89, spittin’ messages for the folks.” Being involved in Hip-Hop since 1989,… Read More ›
Cob@lt 45: Two-Oh-Nines On Mines
WHAT DOES COB@LT LOVE ABOUT HIP HOP? CENTRAL VALLEY HIP HOP? I love the Message it can bring to you. I have been enlightened on many subjects through other rappers lyrics. I also love the vibe it brings to your soul… Read More ›
The Debate Goes On: Is Obama a Hip-Hop President? Are We Losing Hope?
The Cruxifiction of Van Jones by Jasiri X: Yall know I’m a Media Literist. (Yeah I went Keith Murray on that one.) So when Glenn “Looney Tunes” Beck started to take shots at Van Jones I watched the situation very… Read More ›
Video Game Genocide
By Xiuhcoatl (Originally written May 14, 2006, Revised September 9, 2009) As the debate over immigration reform once again begins to build momentum, it takes me back to 2006, when H.R. 4437 was introduced in the House and anti-immigrant sentiment… Read More ›
Graffiti: An Essential Element
Pictures of Graffiti in and around the 209 submitted by RHHReaders & taken by RHHReporters