Tag Archives: Hip Hop

League of EXTRAordinary Black Men: Amil Cook

Posted on March 5, 2013 by theblackmancan
BE OPTIMISTIC, never let anyone make you lose hope and belief that things will work out, for then you have already been defeated. ~Amil Cook

TheBlackManCan is making it way back to the Steel City of Pittsburgh, PA. We bring you a Black Man who is serious about improving our global community. He is working to educate, uplift and empower people and the students he … Continue reading →

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His Story: When Posing Goes Wrong: Ricky Rozay is not about that life

Posted on February 11, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Rapper Ricky Rozay aka “Rick Ross” or Ricky False as I like to call him has reached the top of the rap game. With a smooth delivery his flows reflects the life of an imaginary drug lord with all the … Continue reading →

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His Story: Is Commercial Hip-Hop the New Blackface?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by theblackmancan
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Commercial Hip-Hop has become the blueprint for the streets for many of today’s youth. The lyrics tell them what to wear, how to talk, what to like and dislike. These ignorant lyricists are the slave masters that abuse young minds by … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Nick Cannon and 50 Cent Speak Out Against Hunger for For Hunger Action Month!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Several members of the Feeding America Entertainment Council are stepping up and speaking out against hunger by taking part in a video call-to-action. The celebrities include multifaceted entertainer Nick Cannon, television personality Samantha Harris, registered dietitian and Cooking Channel host Ellie Krieger, Food Network and … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Luda Day Weekend Uplifts the City of Atlanta with Three Days of Community Events!

Posted on September 12, 2012 by theblackmancan
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Christopher Ludacris Bridges’ Luda Day Weekend was keynote event of a weekend with Gay Pride and various other Labor Day weekend around the city of Atlanta. On Friday Ludacris made a visit to Dobbs Elementary School in Atlanta with NBA … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Hip hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa named 3-year visiting scholar at NY’s Cornell University

Posted on August 19, 2012 by theblackmancan
Smithsonian's National Museum Of American History's Hip Hop Initiative

By Associated Press ITHACA, N.Y. — Hip hop pioneer DJ Afrika Bambaataa (bam-BAH’-tah) has been appointed to a three-year term as a visiting scholar at Cornell University. The appointment announced Tuesday was made by Cornell University Library’s Hip Hop Collection in … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Flo Rida Awarded for Donating Over $1 Million to Breast Cancer Research

Posted on July 8, 2012 by theblackmancan
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by SHANE ROBERTS Pop artist Flo Rida was taken aback during a performance at the Bank United Arena after, halfway through, two breast cancer advocates awarded the multi-platinum artist and his manager, Freezy, for their generous contributions to breast cancer … Continue reading →

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Positive Black Male News: Hip-hop artists raise cash for Kentucky tornado victims

Posted on April 9, 2012 by theblackmancan
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By: Kunbi Tinuoye KENTUCKY – Hip-hop artists from Kentucky have joined forces to raise money for the relief of those devastated by the powerful tornadoes that hit the region in March. Local underground artists Rob Jackson and Da’Mon “Jup” Norris … Continue reading →

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