Posts Tagged ‘CNN’
Killer Mike Discusses Ferguson on CNN (Video)
December 2, 2014
Respect shout to CNN’s Brooke Baldwin for putting Hip-Hop Statesman Killer Mike on a national platform once again. Sound reasoning delivered in a heartfelt, strikingly sincere way. Check out the points made (not ‘scored’… it’s not about that) about Ferguson in the aftermath and Grand Jury announcement that no charges would be brought against [now retired] officer Darren Wilson, the man who shot and killed Mike Brown. Part 1 above.
Wow. This just a week after a heart-wrenching speech onstage at a Run The Jewels show. Brooke asked what Mike would say if Darren was there in front of him. See the answer and more in Part 2 after the jump.
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Activism: Killer Mike Speaks On Mike Brown’s Killing, What It Means To All Americans And More (Video)
August 23, 2014
See? When your music speaks truth, you get called on to speak truth. See how CNN’s Brooke Baldwin even mentioned the “Reagan” video (got that one here)? She knows. Killer Mike should speak on matters like Mike Brown and Ferguson. Father, husband, SON OF A POLICEMAN, concerned member of the human race… Killer Kill From Adamsville has much to say, and man, he said it! The next eleven minutes of your life should be spent watching this video (above) right here, right NOW!
If this police officer is not arrested… rioting… tears… pain… But what really happens… is all of our rights are thrown out the window. I am afraid for all Americans. I’m not just afraid for Black Americans… We as a people have to be more vigilant about policing the people we pay to protect and serve us…
That about it, people. It ain’t just the cops. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? It’s US! WE have to step up! We have to vote in LOCAL officials (sheriffs, councilpersons and alderman, and other officials) and participate in (and/or institute) watch-dogging so cops know that ‘policing’ goes both ways. More than that though, we need to develop solid, respect-driven relationships with police authorities; just as Killer Mike (with his barber shop) has. That does NOT excuse cops abusing their authority, but our steps toward revolution should bear in mind that we seek resolution. And building relationships that deescalate abuse of authority, and build respect and care for the community into the citizen-officer relationship is a necessary part of the resolution.
PART 2: KILLER MIKE ON CNN
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The Clipse Featured On CNN (Video)
May 16, 2014
CNN anchor Bill Weir interviewed Pusha T & his brother, formerly known as “Malice” about their time coming up in the game from selling drugs to recording rap music. Arguably the most famous rap duo to come out of Virginia, the interview delves deeper into the lives of the Thornton Brothers as they discuss their middle-class upbringing, almost stardom with the help of fellow V.A. native Pharrell & Kanye West, & “No Malice’s” decision to leave the group in search of new & alternative career path. Very good piece here by Bill Weir & his approach was rather disarming to allow them to open up as much as possible for the segment.
Bill Nye Battles CNN Crossfire Host On Climate Change (Video)
May 14, 2014
Okay. In truth, renown scientist Bill Nye (aka “Bill Nye The Science Guy”) was invited to hold down the “for” side in a discussion about whether climate change (e.g. ‘global warming’) is a problem… that man caused. Not really a battle; UNLESS you consider a grown man square his shoulders and spit fiery truth in the direction of an opponent in a war of words.
“I will look anyone in the eyes and remind them that climate change is the most serious problem facing human kind…This is serious business.”
– Bill Nye
On second thought, the show is called ‘Crossfire’… It’s a battle. And Bill is schooling ’em! Watch.
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Common Tells CNN About His Nonprofit To Aid Chicago’s Youth (Video)
May 5, 2014
No secret that Common loves Chicago, the kids, and esp. Chicago’s kids. Even the city’s mayor knows (watch the clip above).
Grammy-winning rap artist Common tells CNN’s Brooke Baldwin about his non-profit foundation, benefiting Chicago’s youth.
Hmm… says he’s no politician… but a well-known figure, willing to serve and campaigning for a cause (see the links to earlier posts below) rather than for himself… we could do worse. Salute, Common!
‘WAR’ IN CHI-RAQ | CHI-RAQ (DOCUMENTARY ON VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO)
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Nas Speaks On CNN With Anderson Cooper On The ‘Race And Justice In America II’ Special (Video)
July 25, 2013
Last night CNN’s Anderson Cooper held a special town hall discussion called ‘Race & Justice In America II’ on his Anderson Cooper 360 show & brought along a number of commentators to speak on the issues affecting the country. Nas was the most recognizable voice in the hip hop community who added his valuable 2-cents to the discussion. Check out more from the discussion featuring commentators Charles M Blow, Andre Perry, Michaela Angela Davis, & David Webb below….
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Former ‘Reading Rainbow’ Host Levar Burton Speaks on Romney’s Promise to Cut PBS Funding (Video)
October 12, 2012
Levar Burton is not alone in his outrage over U.S. Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s debate declaration – that he would cut funding for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) – but Burton went a step further in expressing it. Burton says it was, in effect, a declaration of war on underprivileged children!
On Soledad O’Brien‘s “Starting Point†(video from CNN above), Burton continued:
Now, I enjoy PBS programming; but I am a full-grown, educated, man. I can ‘do without.’ But when Burton focuses on the impact to children’s access to educational programming…well, it should give us all pause. Now, in the interest of fairness, see for yourself what Romney actually said the night of the first Presidential debate after the jump.
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Jesse Ventura Appears On CNN Speaking On ‘Gangs In Government’ with ‘Piers Morgan’ (Video)
September 20, 2012
Jesse Ventura is DANGEROUS… to the status quo. Former Minnesota Governor has recently been making on-air appearances, in support of his new book’s release, with whomever (Like Piers Morgan in the clip above) is brave enough to have him. Declaring that he has already been banned from Fox News, Ventura is quick to point out that that does not put him in the Democrats’ camp; as MSNBC apparently won’t have him on-air either. Consider his words lifted from the video above:
‘The Democrats and Republicans have built a system based completely on bribery. You bribe the politician, you get what you want. You don’t bribe ’em, you don’t get anything. Now in the private sector, you do that you go to JAIL!’
Clearly, the ex-governor plays no favorites in print either. Ventura’s book – “Demo-CRIPS and Re-BLOOD-licans: No More Gangs in Government” – literally (or in this instance, literarily) characterizes our two-party system as comprised of two GANGS. Wowwww! In the video, Ventura goes on to share his stances on censorship, conspiracies, and more. Call Ventura what you will, former pro-wrestler… former governor… current apolitical super-Libertarian firebrand… You cannot call him “dummy.” Consider the weight of the 51-year-old former-Navy-Seal’s words from the video:
‘My country has been at war for over half of my life.’
Damn… That’s a hard truth. We gotta do better.
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Nas Talks “Daughters” & Using Explicit Lyrics in His Music (Video)
June 13, 2012
In this clip, Nas engages a CNN panel (Soledad O’Brien, Roland Martin, among others), sharing insights on being a father (especially to his teenage daughter, Destiny) and being authentic as an artist with regard to his use of explicit lyrics in his songs. Great piece!
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Common – Freedon Project (Video)
November 28, 2011
Common was out in Haiti filming music videos while he was working with CNN on this documentary showing the struggles and exploitation of the people in the country.
Fat Joe Speaks On CNN About Losing Over 100 Pounds (Video)
November 16, 2011
Fat Joe talks to CNN’s Sanjay Gupta about why he decided to drop all the weight. Good for him. Live Strong.
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50 Cent on Piers Morgan Tonight (Video)
November 1, 2011
50 Cent appeared on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight show yesterday evening & he spoke on his shift to more humanitarian efforts through his Street King initiative. 50 also goes in depth with Piers Morgan with his thoughts on the political climate these days.
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Black In America – Hip-Hop and Business (Video)
October 13, 2011
In the series Black in America, CNN walks people through many aspects of the black experience in this country. In this episode Steve Stoute talks about his book The Tanning Of America: How the Culture of Hip-Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy and Hip Hops affect on the nation. They weigh the commercial aspects against the origins of the music. We also get a cameo from Ultra Beast (Senor Kaos & 4ize) & producer Floyd the Locsmif.
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Uncle Luke Appears On CNN Campaigning For Mayor Of Miami (Video)
May 9, 2011
Uncle Luke is trying to make it official on May 24th when Miami goes to the polls to vote for their new mayor. With the wild & crazy past that Luther Campbell has led & small amounts of fundraising dollars he’s seriously facing an uphill battle in winning. Rap Radar captured the complete interview with CNN under the hood….
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Freeway Appears On Frontpage Of CNN About Islam & Hip Hop (Video)
March 26, 2011
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