It’s truly heartbreaking to reflect on the loss of Ka, or any artist at that. Ka was an artist whose work was steeped in authenticity and profound experiences. As a community, we often realize too late the value of voices like his, and we find ourselves elevating their music only after they’ve left us.
Ka’s words remind us that every piece of art he created was a culmination of his life experiences, crafted over years. It’s a powerful reminder to cherish and uplift artists while they’re still with us, giving them their flowers instead of waiting for the inevitable.
Rest in peace, Ka. Your artistry will never be forgotten. 🕊️
#ka #brownsvilleka #hiphoplegend #hiphopculture #weeklyrapgods
Sure. There are plenty of nostalgic tracks. But this one has to be at the top 🔥
What are some of your favorite nostalgic tracks? 👇
Salute to the legendary O.C. 🫡‼️
#oc #ditc #borntolive #wordlife #hiphopclassic #classichiphop #90shiphop #hiphoplegend #weeklyrapgods
😂 We’re having a hard time. Helps us choose!
Via @ceeroctv 🔁
#90shiphop #hiphopculture #hiphopcommunity #weeklyrapgods
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 We’re done. Good night… #arnoldschwarzenegger #bonethugsnharmony #crossroads #hiphopculture #weeklyrapgods
And Christ ain’t watch the party die, He died instead of it… 🎤🔥 @lecrae
#lecrae #kendricklamar #dee1 #watchthepartydie #weeklyrapgods
Over fifteen years ago, D-Nice shared a powerful series of videos titled “True Hip Hop Stories,” featuring legends like Heavy D, Sadat X, Special Ed, and Masta Ace. Among them was “The Homeless Emcee,” a talented rapper he met on the streets of Brooklyn. The pain and struggle in his eyes reflected the hardships he endured as a child. Fifteen years later, we can’t help but wonder how he’s doing now. Does anyone know his whereabouts? Let’s keep his story alive and hope he’s found peace. 🙏 @dnice
Watch the True Hip Hop Stories series via YouTube 📺
#TrueHipHopStories #DNice #TheHomelessEmcee #HipHopCommunity #NYC #WeeklyRapGods
Good morning, Hip Hop! There’s nothing like a powerful, uplifting message from the iconic LOX to start the day right. Salute to The LOX for keeping the energy strong 🙏 #healthiswealth #hiphopcommunity #thelox #dblock #juicesforlife #hiphoplegends #weeklyrapgods
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Via @nprmusic - @thelox make sure to prioritize their health. @jadakiss, @stylesp and @sheeklouch sit down after their Tiny Desk Concert to talk about why staying healthy is so important.
Tap the link in our bio to watch The LOX’s performance.
Producers: @alanteserene • Alanté Serene/NPR, @djcuzzinb • Bobby Carter/NPR
R.I.P. Broadway of Strickly Roots
It’s hard to believe. Today, hip hop lost both Rich Boy Quan and you. You and Fatman Scoop always showed love to our platform, and for that, we’re forever grateful. We had plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Strickly Friends (Begs No Friends)” with an interview alongside RMR, but sadly, that moment never came. Rest in paradise, Broadway of Strickly Roots. Thank you for your contributions to the culture—your legacy in hip-hop and the Bronx will live on forever.
The elements of hip hop are truly missed, and so are you Biz 🫶 #RIPBIZMARKIE
Via @timwestwoodtv 📺
🚨 @grea8gawd wastes no time, dropping a fiery freestyle over LL Cool J’s “I Shot Ya” beat and sharing his thoughts on the recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Gotta love Hip Hop… 🎤
Artwork by @__byymiaa__ 🖼️
Mixed by @jusone_teamhomi 🎛️
#grea8gawd #llcoolj #ishotya #freestyle #hiphopculture #weeklyrapgods
Jay-Z’s iconic debut album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ turns 28. This 1996 performance of “Ain’t No N***a” by Jay-Z and Foxy Brown at The Arc captures the raw energy and essence of hip hop from that era. 🥂
#jayz #foxybrown #reasonabledoubt #classichiphop #weeklyrapgods
Nas confronts a harrowing piece of family history, discovering his third great-grandmother’s Bill of Sale—a stark reminder of the inhumanity of slavery. In 1865, his third great-grandparents walked off the plantation to embrace their newfound freedom. This Juneteenth, we honor the resilience of our ancestors and their journey from enslavement to liberation. Let us remember their strength and celebrate the enduring spirit of emancipation. 🙏
This clip is from the PBS show “Finding Your Roots” with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. 🎥
#Nas #Juneteenth #NeverForget #FindingYourRoots #WeeklyRapGods
🚨 New Music: K.Burns - “Act A Way” ft. Scarr
Brooklyn’s own K.Burns honors his late partner in rhyme and Gold Chain Music brother Scarr (Charlotte, NC) in this powerful visual. Directed and edited by Starz Coleman, with an ethereal backdrop by Ecto-84, this video is a bittersweet moment. Special cameo from Newark’s Piff James adds to the vibe as they take over Downtown Brooklyn.
When we reached out to K.Burns regarding the video and project, here’s what he said:
“Our last time together was 2 years ago at this shoot, the day after filming with Royal Flush. ‘Act A Way’ will be on my 2024 solo LP, Dangerous Ways, featuring Estee Nack, The Musalini, Hus Kingpin, Pro Dillinger, and my labelmates 318Cha$e, Lenox Hughes, and Scarr. Production includes 38 Spesh, DirtyDiggs, Ecto-84, $aveMe, Zilly900, The Standouts, Damn!Dave, Crabskull, and The Historian. Kicking off my Dangerous Ways tour, we’re hitting five cities on both coasts. Stay tuned!”
Follow:
@therealkburns @teamfamegvng @scarr_nmg @ecto84 @ghxstrvppers @starzcoleman_glc
R.I.P. SCARR 🕊️
#kburns #scarr #hiphopculture #undergroundhiphop #weeklyrapgods
