In today’s episode, you’ll hear an intimate discussion between Russell Simmons and Jacky Jasper. Today, Jacky delves into the mind of the man behind Def Jam Records, to uncover Uncle Russ’ stance on the relationship between the state of race and economics in America. The music mogul credits Hip Hop for helping to merge races, yet admits that poverty is still very prevalent in our society.

Jacky Jasper agrees, admitting that one does not have to leave their neighborhood, let alone this country to see the underprivileged living amongst us.

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Nine people are injured after shots rang out at a Bay Area concert this past weekend.

Police say the shooting followed a fight that occurred outside of San Francisco’s “House of Soul” concert, just after 10 p.m., Sunday.

A group of the wounded were taken to hospital, other victims were treated at the scene. Police remain on the hunt for the suspects responsible for the shooting spree. (more…)

Hip Hop & Freemasonry: The New Age & Military Agenda

Brought to you by The Human Condition Forum: This video examines the various agendas that are CURRENTLY being pushed through Hip Hop and the direction they are moving …

“We did it, all right…ha, ha, ha… Who the hell is gonna look in a dead soldier’s coffin? Ha ha ha. . . .We had him make up 28 copies of the government coffins . . . except we fixed them up with false bottoms, big enough to load up with six, maybe eight kilos . . . It had to be snug. You couldn’t have shit sliding around. Ike was very smart, because he made sure we used heavy guys’ coffins. He didn’t put them in no skinny guy’s . . .” Frank Lucas, 2000.

Now, the man played by Denzel Washington in the blockbuster “American Gangster” speaks with Jacky Jasper about his past, his present and his future.

“I was like on top of the world,” says Lucas. “I wanted to be rich.”

And that’s exactly what he became – rich. But, (more…)

CHICAGO CLUB BANS BLACK STUDENTS

A group of African American students are speaking out after being denied entrance to a Chicago nightclub, during a class trip last Saturday.

Sources say half a dozen black students were turned away, while two-hundred of their white classmates were granted access into the club. It’s reported that the staff of ‘The Windy City’s’ “Original Mother’s” club says the Washington University students were violating the bar’s dress code, by sporting baggy jeans. One of the white students who was allowed into “Original Mother’s”, openly admitted that the group of blacks who were denied access, were dressed better than most of the white students, who were let in. (more…)

In this final segment of my candid conversations with Ras Kass, the westcoast OG shares his thoughts on the tremendous growing trend of Hip Hip music, and how it has hit international audiences.

Ras also speaks about the music industry as a whole, as well as individual artists including, Drake and Jay Z.

In Today’s episode – “Rass Is Not A Hater”.

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Veteran comedian, Bill Cosby is set to inject a new wave of positivity into our black youth, through the use of music. Cosby’s new album, “Bill Cosby Presents Cosnarati: State of Emergency,” is scheduled for release, November 24th.

“I don’t like referring to the music as clean,” Cosby said. “What I like is what you’re not going to do. You’re not going to curse. You’re not going to put women down. You’re not going to put the glory of the gun somewhere. And you’re not going to put a whole lot of violence up front like that’s the thing that will cleanse you and make you feel better.”

The project is a musical gumbo of funk, R&B, rock, jazz and Hip-Hop – featuring a list of songs, with various deep messages including, addressing worthless fathers in, “Dad Behind the Glass, and giving praise to black women in, “Where’s the Parade.” (more…)

Crenshaw Says:
Submitted on 2009/08/19 at 12:41pm
Jacky Jasper – Next King Of Entertainment 2.0 ?!?

Jacky, why the hell does Big Boy’s morning show “Big Boys Neighborhood” feature Perez and not you. Is perez really from BB’s neighborhood or is he just another urban sell out (like russ with less hustle). I stopped listening to his show as soon as P hilton joined. Its total bullshit. HOW URBAN IS PEREZ REALLY???? They need someone like you Jacky. Someone stirring shit up, someone not beholden to a corporate machine. I am starting an email campaing to request you for the job Jacky. People outside of los angeles must think our city is SOFT! Who is REPPIN the streets other than you?

Fuck these wack ass fake celebrities. It’s a pop culture revolution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for staying REAL Jacky