News Clip1:44
Curated Video

Kendrick Lamar opens up in rare interview ahead of historic Super Bowl halftime show

9th - Higher Ed
Grammy-winner Kendrick Lamar opens up in a rare interview ahead of his historic Super Bowl halftime performance, reflecting on his role as an artist and the impact of bringing hip-hop to the world’s biggest stage.
News Clip1:27
Curated Video

Jay-Z denies rape allegations after being named in civil suit

Higher Ed
The rapper calls the allegations "heinous" and implores the woman's lawyer to file a criminal complaint if he believes they are true. (Scripps News)
News Clip18:44
Bloomberg

Rapper Ice Cube on 2016, Clintons and Black Lives Matter

Higher Ed
Apr 12 -- Rapper and actor Ice Cube sat down with Bloomberg Politics’ John Heilemann for a wide-ranging “With All Due Respect” interview. The new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee talked about hip hop culture, movies and how his...
News Clip8:04
Curated Video

Rapper Lecrae, Hip-Hop Contestants Bring Hope To Inmates

Higher Ed
In the latest story in Newsy's American Heart series, participants were asked to compose original song lyrics and a title to one of three beats.
News Clip3:14
Bloomberg

Genius: The Website That Annotates Anything

Higher Ed
Oct. 30 -- Eavvon O'Neal, head of artist relations and video programming at Genius.com, explains how the website works. He speaks with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox on ""Taking Stock."" (Source: Bloomberg)
News Clip2:00
Bloomberg

Is a Threat on Social Media Really a Threat?

Higher Ed
Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Supreme Court grappled with free-speech rights on social media as it considered the case of a man imprisoned for suggesting on Facebook that he might kill his wife, kindergarten students and an FBI agent. Bloomberg's...
Instructional Video2:53
Curated Video

In the wake of the Don Imus firing over his controversial statements, groups are now calling on the music industry to clean-up its act when it comes to demeaning statements about women.

Higher Ed
HEADLINE: From Imus to Hip-Hop, is change on the way? CAPTION: Following the fallout surrounding controversial comments made by radio host Don Imus, some are asking if the entertainment industry as a whole should be examined. There are...
Instructional Video4:29
Pentatonix

Evolution of Music - Pentatonix

4th - 12th
Explore music through the decades with an engaging video brought to you by the 5-part harmony acapella group, Pentatonix. Genuine musical talents sing through a variety of popular music from the 11th century to the 2010's. Artists...
Lesson Plan6:21
TED-Ed

From Aaliyah to Jay-Z: Captured Moments in Hip-hop History

4th - 8th
To take "the definitive portrait of that person in that moment" is the quest of photographer and hip-hop historian Jonathan Mannion. In this short video, Mannion details his dedication to his art and the process he goes through to catch...
Instructional Video0:52
Curated OER

Z Is For Zipper

Pre-K - K
Take only 46 seconds of your time to show this vibrant video, focused on the letter "Z". Your class will be dancing along to the /z/ sound!
Instructional Video1:04
Curated OER

Find The Number 11

Pre-K - K
Several little boys rap about the number 11. The boy is lost until he find the number 11 on a street sign and an office building.