If you missed the Fight The Power: How Hip-Hop Changed The World talk at Canadian Music Week (CMW), you are in luck, because on Tuesday, August 22nd they will have an encore presentation.

You can join the in-depth conversation with Chuck D, B-Real and Lorrie Boula; moderator Maestro Fresh Wes and host Rudy Blair, as they discuss the importance of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and how it has shaped the minds of generations. Click here to register for free.

Motion is track number 5 on Nas‘ latest album, Magic 2, released on July 21st via his Mass Appeal imprint. Its official video, which was directed by one of the top directors in the music industry today, Kid Art, was just uploaded to YouTube.

If you have not yet seen it, click here or on the image above to check it out, and remember to like, comment and share.

Revolt World, which expands on the annual REVOLT Summit, is heading to Atlanta, Georgia on Friday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 24th, at Pangaea Studios. It promises live entertainment, brand activations, masterclasses, and panel discussions from cultural leaders who play a role in empowering the Black community.

In honor of hip-hop’s 50th jubilee, nonprofit organization We Are Hip-Hop will represent the theme and pay homage to the global impact of the genre. Speaking of celebrations, the event, which is being presented by Walmart, will mark a historic milestone for REVOLT as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Along with Walmart, the three-day experience will also be supported by leading sponsor PepsiCo. PepsiCo will assist in bringing curated activations and engaging spaces for attendees, including a gaming house, wellness space, creator studio, podcast village, insights lab, and a career center.

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New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, has announced a set of concerts that will take place throughout the month of August, all in honor hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.

Dubbed the 5X5 Block Party Series, these shows will feature food vendors, interactive experiences, and educational-entertainment talks, as well as live performances by some of the most respected rappers and deejays. Below are the dates and locations for the 5X5 Block Party Series.

BROOKLYN
Saturday, August 5, 2023
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Fulton Street & Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

QUEENS
Sunday, August 6, 2023
3:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Vernon Boulevard & 41st Avenue
Dutch Kills, NY 11101

THE BRONX
Saturday, August 12, 2023
1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
1520 Sedgwick Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453

After previewing at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans last month, the Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour is now in full swing. It officially launched on July 20th in Cincinnati, Ohio, and will be stopping at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia on Thursday, August 17th.

Masters of the Mic: Hip-Hop 50 Tour is the ultimate party bringing together the best and most respected MC’s of all time for one unforgettable night. Attendees will be treated to innovative wordsmith Big Daddy Kane, the original human beatbox Doug E. Fresh, conscious hip-hop pioneer KRS-One, legendary lyricist and MC Rakim, plus the storyteller Slick Rick. Special guests Roxanne Shante, hip-hop’s first female solo rap artist, and the great DJ Spinderella are also on the line-up.