KSE | Reverend Yearwood, Playaz Circle On Election ’08

Voting is precious. It is a gift, a right and an honor. It is the ability to make a calculated decision, one that works to cultivate a unique and individual voice among a people of many. Many people have fought for the right to vote. Many have lost. Many have struggled; and many have died… all so we could have a voice and express our interests in society’s ever changing dynamic. What will you do?

 

NOW OR NEVER
Words: N. Ali Early

As this presidential race surges toward its definitive end where either Barack Obama or John McCain will assume the right to lead the country November 4th, many are calling election ’08 the single most important of our time. It represents the unique opportunity to have an African American man represent and most importantly, CHANGE the direction of the United States. Unabatedly because of his skin color skin, Obama has unearthed miraculous support from urban communities across the country. Equally important, because he has a well thought out way to undo the George W. Bush regime, he’s earned the backing of many others.

Among Obama’s most ardent supporters is rapper and Atlanta resident T.I. AKA Tip. As the face of the “Respect My Vote” campaign, he’s done just as much to promote the reality of a Barack Obama candidacy as he has his own musical project, Paper Trail.

KS Exclusive| Pitbull Remixes | Tip, Busta and Wayne

 

Our friends over at 5W PR shot us a few links last night to let us know Pitbull is definitely in grind mode in support of his upcoming 2009 release, Rebelution. Bump ’em and let us know what you think!

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KS Exclusive | BET Hip Hop Awards Wrap Up

So we got news that Katt Williams wasn’t hosting the Awards about an hour into the the show and needless to say, we didn’t believe it. The skits, the Jay Leno appearance, the history, the unmitigated anticipation… we just figured it was unnecessary drama. Well, unfortunately we were mistaken.

After confirming T Pain did indeed take his place – and performed very well according to Mistah Fab and Damani of Dubb Union – there are three different reasons looming as to why he either skipped it voluntarily or was forced to against his will.

TI doing some community outreach

Wherever you stand on the gun case, the dude seems to have learned a lesson. It’s rare that a reformed “felon” is as active as Tip has been the last couple few months, but then, he’s had good reason to be. We wouldn’t be surprised if he ended up substitute teaching next summer!! Might be part of that unbelievable package he received from the state…

At any rate, these misguided children do need to hear this kind of shit from celebrity types… doesn’t look like they were listening all that heavy, but for what it’s worth, dude is trying to make a difference.