Manny Faces

07/14/2026

Please take a quick moment to vote for my session for this year's Podcast Movement! "The Mixtape Method: Building Podcasts People Trust, Feel, and Follow"

It's important to bring the kinds of ideas, inspiration, and people that I talk about to these stages.

https://podcastmovement.fider.io/posts/717/the-mixtape-method-building-podcasts-people-trust-feel-and-follow

05/21/2026

I know some folks see “Hip Hop news” and assume it means gossip, beef, release dates, or the usual industry churn.

That is very much not what this is.

This roundup includes stories about Hip Hop and education, mental health, youth work, political expression, legal justice, community-building, independent artists, cultural history, and people using the culture in ways that deserve way more attention.

If you care about Hip Hop as something bigger than entertainment — or you’re curious what that even means — this is a good place to start.

New Hip Hop News That Isn’t About Dumb Sh*t is up:

A hand-curated collection of innovative, inspiring, and insightful Hip Hop stories

04/21/2026

“Contrary to what some might think, there is educational value in talking with young students about big b***y hoes…”

11 likes, 4 comments. "What Explicit Rap Lyrics Can ACTUALLY Teach Us About Our Children"