Another celebrity makes a note of publicly addressing the atrocities occurring in Ferguson, Missouri following the deaths of TWO unarmed men. Speaking with REVOLT, B.o.B. — who has just released the track “New Black” — chimes in on the issue. “I just wanted to be a voice and speak my piece on everything that’s going on and [making something] therapeutic for everybody, because it’s a lot of energy that’s being released, there’s a lot of emotions there,” the ATL rapper said to REVOLT. “And I feel like we all just need to be hand-in-hand at this time.” Check it out after the jump.
Talib Kweli Recounts His Trip To Ferguson Via REVOLT
Brooklyn-bred emcee Talib Kweli joined the rising number of protesters in Ferguson, Missouri. Just like the others standing united, he was verbally attacked and threatened by police, to say the least. According to REVOLT, marching alongside was activist and noted journalist Rosa Clemente, poet Jessica Care Moore, and members of the Fellowship of Reconciliation and Dream Defenders. Details on their experiences after the jump.
(Video) Schoolboy Q Tells REVOLT That He’s Still Trying To Figure Out His Daughter!
Schoolboy Q brought his thoughts on parenthood to REVOLT while in their NYC offices. As you know, Q’s a parent first — from allowing his daughter to grace the cover of his breakthrough album, Oxymoron, to her feature in the music video, “Break The Bank.” “You tell your homie everything. Parents, nothing,” says the west coast rapper. See the rest after the jump.
(Video) OK!! Wiz Khalifa Pays Tribute To Mike Brown During Performance!
In his recent interview with DJ Whoo Kid, Wiz Khalifa made it very clear that he does things with today’s youth in mind. Whether it be crafting music for our future leaders or standing with them in protest. Now, obviously, given his stature, it’d be almost impossible for Wiz — who is set to release his fifth studio album, Blacc Hollywood, on Aug. 19th — to physically march in Ferguson, Missouri during his tour stop in St. Louis. Instead, while performing, Khalifa opted to wear a white tee with “Don’t Shoot” on the front, and “#RIPMIKEBROWN” on the back, paying homage to the late teen slain by Ferguson police. Check out the video from REVOLT after the jump.
(Video) Adult Swim’s Vice President of On-Air Talks With REVOLT About The “State Of Music”
Despite not capturing the masses, Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim program has a major following. A following that they appreciate enough to change the blueprint for marketing new artists — musically or not — and breaking them on TV. Knowing this, REVOLT was recently joined by Adult Swim’s VP of On-Air, Jason Demarco. In case you were wondering, Demarco is partially responsible for Tyler, The Creator and co.’s “Loiter Squad.” What the Odd Future clan represents to Hip-Hop, Adult Swim represents to Television. However, as REVOLT states, you can’t pay rent with hipster cred. So what’s the secret to translating that tastemaker support into a successful business? Find out for yourself after the jump.
(Video) Trinidad James Tells REVOLT What’s Next After Being Dropped By Def Jam!!
REVOLT caught up with much talked about, Trinidad James. In case you forgot, the “All Gold Everything” rapper recently revealed via his Twitter Account that he had been dropped from Def Jam. When interviewed, Trinidad speaks on his plans post Def Jam. Check it out after the jump.
