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Hip-Hop Culture

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2012

    Brother Ali: I Self Devine helped me love my reality

    Note: Brother Ali is a Minneapolis rapper signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment and is one of our 20 Best Minnesota Musicians. Here, he speaks about his longtime mentor and labelmate I Self Devine, who celebrates the release of The Sound of Low Class Amerika at the 7th St. Entry tonight. The album is ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 28, 2012

    Among Bboys: A Taste of Hmong Culture

    Note: Brother Ali is a Minneapolis rapper signed to Rhymesayers Entertainment and is one of our 20 Best Minnesota Musicians. Here, he speaks about his longtime mentor and labelmate I Self Devine, who celebrates the release of The Sound of Low Class Amerika at the 7th St. Entry tonight. The album is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2011

    Mr. Dibbs battling liver disease, seeking help from community

    ​News broke overnight that Mr. Dibbs, a one-time Atmosphere tourmate and friend of the Twin Cities' Rhymesayers label, has been undergoing a series of surgeries after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Though he typically uses his Twitter account to promote fellow hip-hop artists' mixtap ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 19, 2011

    Hallo-Whoomp (There It Is) VI: Early '90s Dance Party

    ​News broke overnight that Mr. Dibbs, a one-time Atmosphere tourmate and friend of the Twin Cities' Rhymesayers label, has been undergoing a series of surgeries after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Though he typically uses his Twitter account to promote fellow hip-hop artists' mixtap ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 14, 2011

    Western Sculpture Park Festival

    ​News broke overnight that Mr. Dibbs, a one-time Atmosphere tourmate and friend of the Twin Cities' Rhymesayers label, has been undergoing a series of surgeries after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Though he typically uses his Twitter account to promote fellow hip-hop artists' mixtap ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2011

    The Mid-Continental Express Television Dance Party

    ​News broke overnight that Mr. Dibbs, a one-time Atmosphere tourmate and friend of the Twin Cities' Rhymesayers label, has been undergoing a series of surgeries after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Though he typically uses his Twitter account to promote fellow hip-hop artists' mixtap ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 19, 2011

    Drop the Mic! Hip-Hop Dance Expressions

    ​News broke overnight that Mr. Dibbs, a one-time Atmosphere tourmate and friend of the Twin Cities' Rhymesayers label, has been undergoing a series of surgeries after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Though he typically uses his Twitter account to promote fellow hip-hop artists' mixtap ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 25, 2010

    B-Girl Be: Carnival Dance Showcase and Block Party

    ​News broke overnight that Mr. Dibbs, a one-time Atmosphere tourmate and friend of the Twin Cities' Rhymesayers label, has been undergoing a series of surgeries after being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. Though he typically uses his Twitter account to promote fellow hip-hop artists' mixtap ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    B-Girl Be returns to Intermedia Arts this September

    ​The annual B-Girl Be celebration of women in hip-hop will return to Intermedia Arts on September 4 with carnival-themed block party. The organizers are also planning a full month of exhibits and art openings leading up to the main party; see below for the full schedule of performances and shows.

  • Calendar

    June 9, 2010

    Rooted: Hip-Hop Choreographers' Evening

    ​The annual B-Girl Be celebration of women in hip-hop will return to Intermedia Arts on September 4 with carnival-themed block party. The organizers are also planning a full month of exhibits and art openings leading up to the main party; see below for the full schedule of performances and shows.

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Soundset 2010: What to Watch

    P.O.S at Soundset 2009Photo by Denis Jeong Plaster​Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and that means it's time for Soundset 2010 to take over the parking lot of Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Every year, the annual Rhymesayers-sponsored hip-hop festival features a mix of local heroes, classic legends, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2010

    Somewhat Sci-Fi Variety Show

    P.O.S at Soundset 2009Photo by Denis Jeong Plaster​Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and that means it's time for Soundset 2010 to take over the parking lot of Canterbury Park in Shakopee. Every year, the annual Rhymesayers-sponsored hip-hop festival features a mix of local heroes, classic legends, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    RDJ2 talks electrical connections, his current "colossus" tour, and career highlights

    The electronics master and his company brought the full house down.

  • Calendar

    March 10, 2010

    Afrika Bambaataa

    The electronics master and his company brought the full house down.

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2010

    From Vices to Verses conference schedule announced

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2010

    Curio Dance Premiere

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Articles

    September 16, 2009

    B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip-Hop

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Articles

    September 16, 2009

    B-Girl Be: The Shero Show

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Articles

    September 16, 2009

    B-Girl Be: Decipher This (Late Nite Cipher!)

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2009

    B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip-Hop

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2009

    B-Girl Be: The Shero Show

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2009

    B-Girl Be: Decipher This (Late Nite Cipher!)

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2009

    The Breaks

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    June 17, 2009

    Rooted: Hip-Hop Choreographers' Evening

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    Patrick's Cabaret Birthday Bash: Carnival de Wonque

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2008

    Wild Style 25th Anniversary Party

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    October 15, 2008

    So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2008

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    June 25, 2008

    Queertopia: A Cabaret Celebration of Queer Love

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2008

    On like Donkey Kong: RJD2 at First Ave

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2008

    Living the dream: Marc Bamuthi Joseph's world premiere at the Walker

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • Calendar

    December 5, 2007

    Taking Over

    Authors, politicians, rappers, and activists hope to promote activism through hip hop and art at this free event.

  • News

    June 27, 2007

    Where the Ladies at?

    The battles and breaks behind the first female hip-hop festival

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2007

    Arctic Monkeys Booty-Popping

    The battles and breaks behind the first female hip-hop festival

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2007

    3 questions: Afrika Bambaataa

    The battles and breaks behind the first female hip-hop festival

  • Unknown

    January 17, 2007

    Beat Kings: The History of Hip Hop

    The battles and breaks behind the first female hip-hop festival

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2007

    Grandmaster Flash cracks Rock Hall of Fame

    The battles and breaks behind the first female hip-hop festival

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2006

    Roxanne Shante, Lovebug Starski in Minneapolis tonight

    The battles and breaks behind the first female hip-hop festival

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2005

    Sound Unseen by the numbers

    The battles and breaks behind the first female hip-hop festival

  • Movies

    July 6, 2005

    Rize Above

    David LaChapelle captures South Central L.A.'s clown-dance craze

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2005

    Wheels of Steel Via Satellite

    David LaChapelle captures South Central L.A.'s clown-dance craze

  • News

    August 18, 2004

    One Nation, Invisible

    The untold story of local hip hop: 1981 to 1996

  • Music

    May 12, 2004

    RJD2: Since We Last Spoke

    The untold story of local hip hop: 1981 to 1996

  • Arts

    October 22, 2003

    Beyond The Boogaloo

    Giants of hip-hop street dancing come together...in a museum

  • Arts

    November 6, 2002

    Yo! MTV Naps

    What you missed while mainstream rap was sleeping

  • Music

    September 25, 2002

    Ghost World

    RJD2 creates spy flick cinemascapes for strip mall fugitives

  • Music

    April 12, 2000

    Kid Koala: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    RJD2 creates spy flick cinemascapes for strip mall fugitives

  • Music

    September 1, 1999

    various artists: Voodoo Death Breaks

    RJD2 creates spy flick cinemascapes for strip mall fugitives

  • Music

    July 29, 1998

    Ill Communicator

    RJD2 creates spy flick cinemascapes for strip mall fugitives

  • Feature

    February 11, 1998

    MUSIC: In Tha Beginning...There Was Rap

    RJD2 creates spy flick cinemascapes for strip mall fugitives

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