Showing posts with label rhymefest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rhymefest. Show all posts

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Rhymfest Protest For Jobs at City Hall

I like Rhymefest's music, but what I respect even more about him is the fact that he doesn't just rap about political issues, he goes out and does things about them. Without a platinum or gold album and not nearly as much money as other Chicago rappers (like Kanye), 'Fest still does all he can to help the people from his community. Here he is protesting at Chicago's City Hall in an attempt to bring jobs to the area of 83rd and Chatham.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Rhymefest & Cornel West Discuss Drug Culture in Hip Hop

This is a real good listen but I'm mad it just cuts off abruptly at the end. I wish I had the opportunity to speak with intellects like Cornel West and Michael Eric Dyson, as well as hip hop artist who are also activist (i.e. Rhymefest). Soon enough...