When you talk about the greatest MCs and storytellers Hip-Hop has ever produced, Scarface belongs in that conversation. The Houston legend built his reputation with a gritty voice, vivid storytelling and an emotional honesty that made listeners feel every word. From his groundbreaking run with the Geto Boys to classic solo projects like The Diary, Scarface helped establish the South as a force in Hip-Hop long before the industry fully recognized its influence. His impact reaches generations....

Dr. Ranessa Harding’s journey has always been bigger than adding another title behind her name. It has been about sacrifice, preparation, leadership and building something that can outlive the moment. Now, that work is receiving recognition beyond our own platform. Dr. Harding recently completed her PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership from Trident University International, becoming the first in her family to earn a doctorate. After successfully defending her...

Summer has officially come to an end, and now it is time to have that conversation: What was the song of the summer? For me, the answer might be “Ghetto Love Story” by Chicago artist BabyChiefDoit—a heavyweight record that could eventually become a hip-hop classic. When it comes to Storytelling 101, I have not heard a hip-hop love story this dope in a long time. The song immediately brought to mind records like “Renee” by Lost Boyz and “Mahogany” by Eric B. & Rakim—songs that pulled listeners...