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Los Angeles’ J Outlaw is selling physical copies of his mixtape Legendary Intentions for $100 and receiving national and international support. Inside the Proud To Pay movement.
The Paid In Full Foundation recognized Kurtis Blow and The D.O.C. as Hip-Hop Grandmasters at its October 24 gala. Their honors connect hip-hop history with sustained support for its creators.
Jay-Z is officially taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. The announcement brings his work as a performer and Roc Nation’s role in the annual show into the same spotlight.
Ceaser Emanuel is heading to Optix with House of Ink. Here is the announced cast and premiere date, plus why the new series should not yet be called an official Black Ink Crew reboot.
A fan-made Martin fighting game turns familiar sitcom personalities into playable matchups. Here is what the creator confirms and why its unofficial status matters.
Nas’s message asks the culture to remember its musical foundations, value its creators and look beyond trends. Here is what the statement says—and what remains unannounced.
A missing release can leave independent artists with more questions than answers. Ground Up Radio examines DistroKid’s response to UMG’s claims, explains key rights distinctions, and outlines the records artists can organize.
Bandcamp Friday returns November 6, 2026. Learn what the fee waiver means and how independent hip-hop artists can prepare a focused fan-support campaign.
The Hip Hop Museum now lists a 2027 opening. Here’s what is confirmed, what the Culture Lab offers, and why preserving hip-hop history matters.
Chuck D and Cornbread join the Hip Hop Cultural Summit 2026 in Delaware on October 17. Explore the free event’s focus on art, activism and community.
Trump’s Comments About Nicki Minaj: Hip-Hop, Political Power and Respect
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October 27, 2026
A political endorsement does not settle the question of respect. Ground Up Radio examines Trump’s remarks about Nicki Minaj and the responsibilities of hip-hop coverage.