For decades, many African countries saw some of their most skilful young people take their talents to other parts of the world, lured by the financial prospects outside the continent. But lately, as much of Europe continues to shrink under the weight of austerity, an increasing number of Afri... Read more...
![@TheKeyXPN Studio Session Featuring @ChillMoody [Video]](http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/280061766_640.jpg)
"This month’s Key Studio VIDEO Session spotlights Chill Moody, an emerging Philadelphia rapper who’s built his spot from the ground up in the city’s vibrant hip-hop community. In our interview, Chill tells us about the musical influences he absorbed growing up in West Philly, his do-it-yoursel... Read more...
![[EVENT] 4th Annual Earth Uprising: Rebirthing The Planet Earth Day Fest & Flea Market April 21](http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/ED2012_jpg-CONVERT-resize400.jpg)
What: “Africa’s Future in African Hands” International speaking tour featuring Nurse Midwife Mary Koroma from Sierra Leone, West Africa When/Where: 1st, 9am-5pm at the Fourth Annual Earth Uprising Fest & Flea in Clark Park, 43rd & Chester Ave, West Philadelphia; T... Read more...
Kanye Reinstates G.O.O.D. Fridays with this first release from the "G.O.O.D. Music Album" which is coming soon... Read more...
Welp.. its not even #GoodFriday yet so it must be G.O.O.D. Thursday UPDATE: The animal rights group PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals organization) has addressed West’s lyrical jab, “Tell PETA my mink is draggin’ on the floor.” In a statement sent to XXLMag.com, PETA’... Read more...
![[EVENT] Adult College Fair Today At West Philly YMCA](http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ispitlogo-662x463.png)
The 2nd Annual West Philadelphia Adult College Fair will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the West Philadelphia YMCA located at 3120 Chestnut St. The fair is open to residents of West and Southwest Philly who are 19 or older. Fair attendees can visit with representatives from ... Read more...
A mother and her 1-year-old suffered graze wounds in a shooting in the East Chatham neighborhood this afternoon, authorities said.The two were injured about 3:20 p.m. while in the area of 79th Street and Maryland Avenue, said Chicago Police Department News Affairs Officer Darryl Baety. The 1-year... Read more...
![[EVENT] Georgia Anne Muldrow Live @ The @ArtsGarage 3/28/12](http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/321716101505997791944558910553945487518651784678249o-662x463.jpg)
Blake Montgomery, LLC/ Hipfresh.com/ AgeofAquil present GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW W/ DUDLEY PERKINS aka Declaime & SPECIAL GUESTS featuring AQUIL March 28, 2012 The Arts Garage 1533 Ridge Ave $18 ADV/ $20 DOS + $2 processing fee Tix On Sale Now! Sounds by DJ Jahmed... Read more...
More young people are killed in Chicago than any other American city Since 008, more than 530 youth have been killed in Chicago with nearly 80 percent of the homicides occurring in 22 African-American or Latino community areas on the city's South, Southwest and West sides. "Pour out your hea... Read more...