Jeezy, Common, Chika, and more discuss the entwined histories of rap and politics in the new trailer for Hip-Hop and the White House, an upcoming documentary premiering April 22 on Hulu. Directed by Jesse Washington, the film will examine the fascinating, frequently contentious relationship between hip-hop and the presidency. The …
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I t’s nearly two weeks until Chika’s debut album drops, and two stylists — one for her locs and one for her makeup — are hovering around her near the door of a New York City hotel room. Even as the women buzz around her, preparing her for the photoshoot …
Read More »Watch Chika Perform Uplifting 'Crown' on 'Graduate Together' Special
Emerging rapper Chika performed her uplifting single “Crown” during Saturday’s star-studded Graduate Together special, which celebrated the Class of 2020 who were deprived a proper ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Graduating is such an accomplishment that seniors everywhere are missing out on this year, and I hope this song …
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