'Belly' and Its Enduring Fashion Legacy: How Hip-Hop Cinema Redefined Streetwear
The Culture Crypt examines how the titular 1998 crime thriller revolutionised fashion by fusing streetwear with high-end luxury, setting the stage for today's thread-woven status quo.
Breaking the Silence: Allegations, Accountability, and Misogynoir in Black Entertainment
The Black bourgeoisie has a problem…
When Rappers and Sneakers Collide: A Case Study
All Nas needed was one mic, but if you ask any of these rappers, they might prefer a FootLocker discount…
Keep it Playa: Immortalising the Legacy of Static Major
Remembering the Louisville Legend.
Resilience, Rhymes, and Retribution: Life Lessons From 50 Cent's 'Power of the Dollar'
Before he got rich, it all started with a dollar and a dream…
Kendrick's Pop Out: Reflections on the Monumental Rap Beef That Made History
Sometimes, you gotta pop out and…
The Crescent and the Mic: The Influence of Islam on Hip-Hop Culture
From Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop", why is the Qur'an so frequently quoted in hip-hop?