Tag: African-American

BET Awards 2019 Best Moments

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  Photo: Hollywood Reporter   Aired live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the 19th annual BET Awards graced television screens on June 23, 2019. The BET Awards brought another year of unforgettable performances, heartfelt tributes, and Black Twitter together once again. Each year in June is a moment for CeeSoDope

Recap Friday: Annual march keeps MLK’s dream alive

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    (Photo: Citizens march along historic Auburn Street in downtown Atlanta)   The annual Martin Luther King Jr. March and Rally celebrated the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader on Monday, January 21. Several organizations such as the National Pan-Hellenic Council or D9, Teens Against Justice and more joined thousands

Tupac Shakur’s High School Love Letters Are Up for Auction

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    Photo: TheSource.com   Let's be honest, Tupac Shakur even after death is still one of the most relevant rappers. While some may have a perception of Shakur as just being an outspoken rapper, Shakur had a soft spot, especially for the ladies.   Recently, two love letters he wrote to a high school crush

Top 5 Moments At The 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards

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    Photo: raw-hollywood.com   The 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards was a lituation. I always look forward to watching the BET Hip Hop Awards each year because it’s a night celebrating all things hip-hop.   On Oct.16, the 2018 BET Hip Hop Awards celebrated the biggest stars representing for the culture.   Hosted by comedian and actor Deray Davis

Flashback Friday: Is Lil’ Kim Sexualizing Our Children? (1997)

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    Photo: COSMOPOLITAN South Africa   It's no doubt that Lil' Kim is a leading lady in hip-hop. She has broken barriers for women in hip-hop to be open about their sexuality and rap about what the fellas rap about in their music. This is shown in the new generation of rap queens like

“Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” Premiere [Red Carpet Event]

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    What’s up ya’ll! I’m back at it again with exclusive footage from the “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” premiere red carpet event on Oct.2 at the Tongue & Groove.   Yes, ladies and gents, CeeSoDope was in the building and got a chance to speak with some of the stars from the

Twitter Goes Crazy Over Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ Release

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    Photo: Hotnewhiphop.com   CeeSoDope readers it's finally here! Lil Wayne has finally dropped his anticipated album, Tha Carter V on Friday, Sep.28. The album comes the day after the rapper turns 36-years-old.     While the release of Tha Carter V is exciting for the die-hard hip-hop and Weezy fans, the road to release has

Flashback Friday: Celebrating The Godmother of Hip-Hop, Sylvia Robinson

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    Photo: Billboard   I may sound like a broken record when it comes to talking about hip-hop, but I'll repeat this, hip-hop has always been a male-dominated business, and that is no secret. However, women have contributed to the sound of hip-hop since it was birth in New York City.   From Lil Kim,