A Daughter of the Struggle: Malikah Shabazz

A Daughter of the Struggle: Malikah Shabazz December 9, 2021 History/Profile 15 mins read One of El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz’s (Malcolm X) and Dr. Betty Shabazz’s youngest daughters, Malikah Shabazz, passed away on November 22 at 56. Shabazz was found unresponsive in her living room by her daughter Bettih-Bahiyah Shabazz at their Brooklyn apartment. Born Malikah […]

RICH BLACK EARTH – Rich Black Earth

RICH BLACK EARTH Get to know more about us Here at Rich Black Earth, we understand that the Black race is the original form of man. Including hip-hop to happenings in the African diaspora to Black enterprise, wellness, and more Black, African, along with Caribbean-related motifs, we strive to highlight the cultural happenings of the […]

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‘Rolling 110 Deep’: DJ Kayslay Makes Hip-Hop History With Extreme Posse Cut July 16, 2021 Hip-Hop 12 mins read On Friday, June 25, DJ Kayslay premiered “Rolling 110 Deep,” a super posse cut track that features one hundred and ten veteran emcees. Honoring hip-hop’s boom-bap aesthetic, the nature of rappers includes hip-hop pioneers, golden era […]

The Refinement of Park Hill: Kareem Woods’ Mission – Rich Black Earth

The Refinement of Park Hill: Kareem Woods’ Mission October 5, 2021 Builders 12 mins read Staten Island is the most underrated borough of New York City. That is an actual fact. Often referred to as “the forgotten borough,” Staten Island has its bouts of historical moments often overlooked unless affiliated with a specific level of […]

Let’s Talk About “EPMD 2” From Nas’ ‘King’s Disease II’

Let’s Talk About “EPMD 2” From Nas’ ‘King’s Disease II’ August 14, 2021 Hip-Hop 8 mins read Who would have ever thought we would hear EPMD and Eminem on the same track? I know, everyone is raving about the rap fraternizing between Nas and the real Slim Shady himself, Eminem. “EPMD 2” is somewhat of […]

How Did Lauryn Hill Save Herself From The Stints of the Music Industry? – Rich Black Earth

How Did Lauryn Hill Save Herself From The Stints of the Music Industry? July 20, 2021 Hip-Hop 9 mins read Lauryn Hill is considered to be one of the greatest artists of all time. Her music style is a unique fusion of hip-hop, r&b, soul, and reggae that raised the standard for urban music in […]