This is a special Street Soldiers Push for Peace Town Hall about rising gun violence in New York City, where shootings are hovering close to a 20-year high. The problem is so bad that Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a disaster emergency on gun violence. Also, police reforms are underway and the NYPD is implementing new strategies to protect youth and give parents peace of mind.
Puerto Rico was already reeling from several natural disasters when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. There have been many hardships and challenges, but nothing can break the spirit of the Puerto Rican people.
In 2020, the pandemic canceled virtually all summer and fall music tours. But this summer, live performances are making a comeback. That is great news for hip-hop artists and fans.
It’s been an emotionally challenging time for the hip-hop world, losing three major artists within a period of two weeks: DMX, Black Rob and Shock G. Each took their last breath within days of each other. Now fans are feeling the pain as the culture grapples with whether they were given enough credit, support, and reward for their creativity while they were alive.
This episode of Street Soldiers dives into the issue of female body image and how it relates to various fitness trends showcased by celebrities and fitness influencers.
A look at the new businesses and jobs being created as the legalization of marijuana continues to sweep across the U.S.
Lisa Evers hosts a special episode of Street Soldiers: DMX Forever, honoring the life & legacy of the late Hip Hop legend. Featuring exclusive interviews with Ruff Ryders cofounder Darrin “Dee” Dean and DMX’s close friend and manager Craig Brodhead, who reveal insight into the star’s final days, and talk about the album he had just finished recording during the Pandemic. Also featuring tributes from HOT 97’s DJ Drewski, multi-platinum music producer Amadeus, and Billboard magazine Hip Hop editor Carl LaMarre.
George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police is already having an impact on how police department across the nation are training their officers, to ensure such an event never happens again.
Women in hip-hop are dominating the music charts like never before and setting new records. There seems to be no limit to their popularity, and they’re doing it all on their own terms, building on the foundations set by trailblazing pioneers.
Brooklyn Rapper Bobby Shmurda has come home after serving nearly seven years in prison, and he’s not the only hip-hop star to fall afoul of law enforcement. That is raising questions as to whether hip hop artists are being targeted, or are simply unable to leave the streets behind.
