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Rapper/Activist Jasiri X To Receive Honorary PHD

Pittsburgh rapper/activist Jasiri X will be awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from the Chicago Theological Seminary on May 13th at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. The artist who had dedicated his life to keeping the voice of the people alive world wide announced the achievement on his Face Book page saying, “It’s still kinda hard to believe, but next Friday I’m receiving an honorary doctorate from the Chicago Theological Seminary and delivering the 2016 commencement address.” Fans showed an overwhelming amount of support as have his friends and family. In a statement, the newly appointed Dr. X said, “It is an extremely humbling experience to be honored in a similar fashion as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who also received his honorary doctorate from the Chicago Theological Seminary. The CTS bestowing their highest honor, Doctor of Letters is a spiritual confirmation, of sorts, that in my efforts, I am doing something right.”   According to The Chicago Theological Seminary , the degree is bequeathed upon those who possess their seminary’s core value of “transformative leadership toward greater justice and mercy in church and society. The 1Hood Initiative co-founder has come a long way from the streets of Pittsburgh where he began his journey. Jasiri has been around the world and back giving messages of hope to downtrodden citizens, standing in defiance of those who would seek to challenge the will of the people and holding strong to his convictions in defense of the rights of ever man, woman and child. We look forward to seeing where this path leads him next! Follow him on Twitter @jasiri_x  

Jasiri X Drops New Song For Police Brutality Victims – 212

Rapper Jasiri X just dropped a new track that addresses the inferno of hate and murderous police activity in the USA. When ever anything tragic happens in the African American community, many look to activist Jasiri X to make a song that either makes sense of the situation for them or putw their own feelings into verse. The recent mowing down of unarmed teenager Mike Brown was no exception to this rule. Says Jasiri, “I never really wanted the role of Hip-Hop artist that speaks when something tragic happens in our community, but I guess it is what it is. I got so many calls, tweets, and texts from folks asking me to say something so here it is. It’s raw and angry because that’s how I feel about more Black death unjustly at the hands of the police. For Michael Brown, Eric Garner, John Crawford, and Ezell Ford, I hope your lives are not in vain, and God brings your families peace. For my community, this won’t stop until we stop it, and the first step is unity. I called this song 212 degrees because that’s the boiling point. The lid is about to blow off this whole masquerade.”   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuWvg1_jZ1U&w=640&h=360]   Follow Jasiri X on Twitter: [twitter-follow screen_name=’jasiri_x’]

“The World Famous Wake Up Show” Drops Their Last Two Unplugged Videos [VIDEO]

As we’ve previously reported, King Tech, Sway and DJ Revolution have been dropping phenomenal videos of emerging artists over the last few weeks and this week is no exception! The World Famous Wake Up Show recently created a Hip Hop experience like none other. They took Grammy Award Winning musicians who had never played together before and paired them with emerging Hip Hop artists. The result was a day of Hip Hop genius.  They are finally rolling out the videos from that amazing day! And as always AllHipHop.com got the exclusives every Monday! The very last videos are dropping today and we’re excited to be the first to bring them to you! First up is an artist that is no stranger to AllHipHop.com by any means. We’ve been reporting on Jasiri X for years and he’s been a featured artist on our Top of the Underground list for a good reason…TALENT! He’s not only lyrical he’s a beast when it comes to savagely attacking truth and throwing it in the face of power through verse! Jasiri has become a real life revolutionary in the Hip Hop game and in the Hip Hop culture at large and his spit game is beyond ridiculous. His ability to hit up everyone’s collective truth in a verse and somehow personalize the message for each individual listener simultaneously has been seen rarely since the days of Chuck D and KRS…but don’t just take our word for it…take a look below at how he worked the mic that day in LA!   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgwODLijd6c&w=853&h=480]   And last but definitely not least was an artist that rolled into the spot that day and had not a care in the world! He sat down to do the interview with me and his confidence in Hip Hop and in himself had to be one of the brightest spots of the day. He knew what he came there to do and he went for it wholeheartedly! Hist spit game was reminiscent of the fun times of Hip Hop when it was about the metaphorical ability of an artist and not the gimmick. Simply put he was a freakin joy to listen to! You wanted to hear the next punchline and joke. He was just FUN to watch! The Saurus proved that Battle Rap doesn’t just mean a dude who raps without music…he brought it to a place where many have long since forgotten it could go! And he did a great job of moving the crowd with his wit and candor! So take a look at our friend The Saurus!   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqP2ZOimGrk&w=853&h=480]   This project has been a blast to cover and it was an honor to be one of the few in the room that day. I was tasked with not only interviewing the artists in the pre-interviews that you’ve seen in each video but  also with getting the various emcee’s to the mic and watching each and every one of them blow the set up in their very own ways! It was a pleasure to meet the band members and to get to hang out with the King Tech , Sway and  of course DJ Revolution during this amazing project that no one knew a thing about! Thanks to all who let me take part and to those who felt I should be there! Again…it was like Hip Hop church up in there! And I hope we get the opportunity to save more Hip Hop souls one day soon! Check out www.wakeupshow.com  for new updates on both the “Wake Up Show Unplugged” project and to keep up with Tech, Sway and Rev about what’s going on with their show on Sirius XM/ Shade 45! You can also follow them on Twitter at @wakeupshow. Don’t forget to tune in Monday nights, Shade 45 on Sirius XM at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT!    

A Song for Trayvon: Beyoncé, Young Jeezy, Plies and More Offer Tributes

Still reeling from the Zimmerman verdict, many artists have expressed their frustration and anger via tribute songs. AHH has collected some here from Beyoncé, Young Jeezy to Jasiri X, people do not want Trayvon’s life to be forgotten. [ALSO READ: Trayvon Martin’s Parents Make First Interviews Since Not Guilty Verdict (VIDEO)] “Skittles And Iced Tea” – GhostWridah [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbgWKfq2Pz8] . . “We Are Trayvon” – Plies , P###. by Filthy Beatz [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbCehL-B32w] . . “It’s A Cold World” – Young Jeezy [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTxoXPE_Jj0] . .    “Stand Your Ground” – Pharoahe Monch [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/101132885″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] . .   “Trigger Man” – Raheem Devaughn . .   “Hoodiez” – Willie D ft. Scarface, Propain, D Boi [youtube=http://youtu.be/xO-k4GqbATg] . .   “Justice (If You re 17)” – Wyclef Jean  [youtube=http://youtu.be/J70xd4g79Ls] . .   “TrayVon Martin Tribute” – Chaka Khan [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lafS6gVW-f4] . . “GUN” – PlanetVI [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQeZ7WLaHjY] . .   “Beyond Trayvon” – Public Enemy [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NYAqytF3-E] . .   “Neighborhood Watch” – Sneakas ft. Bishop Lamont [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ_1avFJ14U] . .   “Before He Walked” – Talib Kweli, Nelly & Abby Dobson [youtube=http://youtu.be/rXkKi05hhW8] . .   Trayvon Martin Tribute – Papoose [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtKnmF1g1eg] . .    “I Am Trayvon Martin” – Bizzy Crook [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q57SR-p-Y4A] . .   “Put Your Hoodies On (4 Trayvon)” – Steel Pulse [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/100238728″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] . .   “Let me Live (Trayvon Martin Tribute)” – Young Thug [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHc2phyv1Hk] . .   “Trayvon” – Jasiri X [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKaJoEyYXyI] “I Will Always Love You” – Beyoncé [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_FlA9GZ-eg]  

Rap Star David Banner Helps Jasiri X Launch “One Hood Media Academy”

(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh rappers/activists Jasiri X and Paradise “The Arkitech” Gray of X-Clan have launched a new program called the One Hood Media Academy, to help young African-American men. The goal of the One Hood Media Academy is to assist the students in analyzing media messages, while developing creative skills to produce their own content. The Academy, which will be held at Elite Studios, in Pittsburgh, will provide courses to teach skills related to blogging, video production and social media. Producer/activist/rapper David Banner will be on hand to help launch the Academy on January 25, at the August Wilson Center for African-American culture. The evening will include a discussion and Q&A with David Banner, regarding black men and their role in hip-hop music. There are 25 openings for young African-American men, ages 13-19 and applications are being excepted until February 1, 2013. For more information click here.