Curated Video
Kendrick Lamar opens up in rare interview ahead of historic Super Bowl halftime show
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.
Curated Video
Jay-Z denies rape allegations after being named in civil suit
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)
Bloomberg
Rapper Ice Cube on 2016, Clintons and Black Lives Matter
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...
Curated Video
Rapper Lecrae, Hip-Hop Contestants Bring Hope To Inmates
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.
Bloomberg
Genius: The Website That Annotates Anything
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)
Bloomberg
Is a Threat on Social Media Really a Threat?
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...
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.
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...
Pentatonix
Evolution of Music - Pentatonix
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...
TED-Ed
From Aaliyah to Jay-Z: Captured Moments in Hip-hop History
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...
Curated OER
Z Is For Zipper
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!
Curated OER
Find The Number 11
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.