Ryan Coogler declining an invitation to join the Academy, then turning around and creating his own council to help ensure more films are properly exhibited in theaters. Speaks volumes, man.
Jay-Z shares his thoughts on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, explaining why he believes it went too far:
"In this day and age, it's so much negative stuff that comes with it, you almost wish it didn't happen... It's almost like it's a final thing. Now, people that like Kendrick hate Drake no matter what he makes, no matter what he says."
"We've just grown so much that, I guess I'm going to say it, I don't know if battling needs to be a part of the culture anymore."
(Via GQ)
Happy 77th birthday to Revolutionary Assata Shakur!
In 1979, she escaped from U.S prison later received asylum in Cuba.
“I saw this as a necessary step, not only because I was innocent..but because I knew that in the racist legal system, I would receive no justice”
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