J Dilla's Beatmaking Machines Are Going Into The Smithsonian

Now this is great for the preservation of the Hip Hop Culture. J Dilla's Mother aka Ma' Dukes poses with Dilla's MPC and Moog which are going into The Smithsonian African American History Museum as mentioned at this year's DC Loves Dilla Day. Read more (here).

Aaron McGrudder's "Black Jesus" Trailer

From the creative mind behind The Boondocks brings us his new creative work about our Brother from another Mother, Black Jesus. Premiers on Adult Swim August 7th. 

Grab This! DJ BenHaMeen Mixes Pete Rock's Joints!

Been a busy summer thus far, but I had to break, so I could share this with y'all. If you're a Soul Music fan and a fan of Pete Rock, then get your hands on this DJ BenHaMeen Mix download while it's Free. This is an excellent Soul/HipHop Blend. Grab (here).

Englewood, NJ's West Street Will Now Be "Sylvia Robinson Pl."

'It's Bigger Than Hip Hop' is what ST, Dead Prez, and Hip Hop Preservationist Leroy McCarthy believes. Because of McCarthy's efforts, The City of Englewood, NJ will honor one of its own, Hip Hop Pioneer and co-founder of  Sugarhill Records, Sylvia Robinson. From now on, part of West Street will be named in her honor. The event will take place on Saturday June 14th on West Street after the city's annual Juneteenth Parade Celebration.

The parade starts at 10am  at the Monument, Tenafly Road and Palisades Ave. The parade route will end 11am at West Street between W Demarest Ave and Tallman Place. The ceremony and unveiling is expected to place after the parade.

Mr. McCarthy and Mellie Mel @ Ceremony.

LeRoy McCarthy continues his Preserving Hip Hop efforts with street co-naming for The Beastie Boys, Heavy D, Big Pun and The Wu-Tang Clan which are all in the works. Read more (here).

Start The Official Day of Summer w/Some Fun - Hip Hop Karaoke SI

June 21st kicks starts the summer of 2014 and what better way to get started than with some "Grown Folks Fun". This isn't your average Karaoke, this is "Hip Hop Karaoke". There aren't any lyrics on a screen. This is a little different. Simply, we bring the beats and you bring the lyrics. See below..

The Twins rock a Classic ATCQ Track!

Brooklyn's own Yahdon came across The Verranzano  to SI and represented with a Jay Z #Classic. Below good friends do their favorite Lauryn Hill song. 

If you didn't know, well now you know what Hip Hop Karaoke is. Hope to see you there. Shouts out to our Partners- HHK NJ

This Day In Hip Hop- Rev. Butts Steamrolls 'Gangsta Rap' Tapes and CDs 21 Years In Protest

21 years ago from today, The Reverend Calvin Butts, of Abyssinian Baptist Church of Harlem kicked off his campaign protest against 'gansta rap' by steamrolling CD's and cassettes of artists such as 2 Live Crew, Scarface, NWA, and Tupac to name a few. His plan can up short only after crushing a few cassettes as counter-demonstrators stood in front of the steamroller. His protest gained exposure, but that's about it.

21 years later and Hip Hop has Tupac lyrics gracing  a Broadway  stage (here), Scarface is a community leader, and some members of N.W.A. are household names (Ice Cube, Dr. Dre) from their business maneuvers. So what if anything did Reverend Butts achieve? Let me answer that, "Nothing. He achieved nothing." Hip Hop and the culture embedded lives on globally. 

Amerigo Gazaway Gives Us Side Two 'Yasiin Gaye: The Return'

Amerigo Gazaway has finally given us Side Two to his Yasiin Bey and Marvin Gaye collabo mix. Yasiin Gaye: The Return Side Two dropped today and it's currently available for FREE (here) and, TRUST!! THIS IS A MUST!!! So grab this download while you can.

Question Drops 'Baduist' - A Soul Mix of Erykah Badu's Tunes

ST's contributor, Bigg Russ hipped us to this mix by Question a few days ago and I've been listening to it since. If you're a fan of Erykah Badu, then you will be a fan of this mix,a Baduist. Don't want to write too much, but just TRUST me on this one. You can grab this mix while its FREE and I would suggest you do so in a hurry, because a price tag will soon come. 

Come Celebrate Planet Brooklyn Academy's One Year Anniversary

It's been a year already and now Brooklyn is celebrating. This Thursday June 5th, one of ST's contributors -Planet Brooklyn Academy is celebrating it's one year anniversary with The Freshman Party. Come out and get your hands on some exclusive PBA gear and of course they will be priced for a 'celebration'. The event will start at 7 and go until 11pm. The info for this event is as such:

via PBA's Facebook:

In honor of making it through the year we cordially invite you all to come out and celebrate with us on June 5th for "THE FRESHMEN PARTY" our Flagship store's Official 1 year Anniversary party. Yea!!!!!

That evening we are also releasing our Limited Edition Brooklyn World Cup Soccer Jersey as well as our entire new Summer line. So be one of the first to purchase some of the new products before the general public does.

• Music will be supplied by the one and only DJ Don Magic. -Check out the link to hear last years grand opening music mix by DJ Don Magic- (here)

• Twisted Lemonade Factory our in house exclusive beverage suppliers will be on deck serving up some of their gourmet thirst quenching drinks. 

If you attended last years event then you know how we get down. So come get your party on.

Dave Chappelle Brings Erykah Badu, The Roots and More for Block Party Style Reunion @ Radio City

And you say New York City!!! You may have heard Dave Chappelle is coming back to Radio City Music Hall 10 years after his film, Dave Chapelle's Block Party. Now there's confirmation of some added shows at Radio City, Block Party style. The schedule for Block Party performances are the following:

Tuesday June 24th: DaveChappelle and The Roots.
Wednesday June 25th: Dave Chappelle, Busta Rhymes, DJ Premier, and Janelle Monae.
Thursday June 26th: Dave Chappelle and Erykah Badu

Tickets goes on sale June 2nd and you can grab those tickets (here). 

Event Recap: #MilesDavisWay

After four years when the idea was first proposed, it came to light. 77th Street and The West End will be now known as Miles Davis Way. It was a great day on the Upper West Side and for Miles Davis' family. 

It was a beautiful day as Miles Davis fans from all over came to an old fashion Block Party to celebrate this occasion.  

Cicely Tyson and Charles Rangel  speak during ceremony. I remember Cicely saying, "If Miles were here he would have probably said, What took y'all so long?"

Prior to the unveiling 

Cicely Tyson in front of the old place. Cicely said, "This Block has always been Miles Way"

 John Amos was at The Block Party Celebration and let me say, He still has a firm grip. 

Easy Mo Bee the Hip Hop Producer mostly know for his production work with Biggie Smalls was at the Block Party. Moe Bee worked with Miles Davis on Miles classic Doo Bop album.

T.S. Monk was also at the Block Party paying homage just like many did when NYC named the cul-de- sac on West 63rd St after his father. 

The above shot I captured was of a fan who was in attendance for the celebration. When the unveiling was happening, organizers popped the string the moment of the unveiling. The crowd was standing wondering how will the sign be unveiled now? That's when a Miles fan who couldn't take it anymore scaled the pole by way of a mailbox and crosswalk sign to make it happen. So characteristic of the late Miles Davis. I'm glad I was able to captured video of this historic moment.

The Roots Drop Mixtape for Their 7th Annual Picnic

If you're headed to Philly tomorrow for The Roots Picnic and you haven't grabbed this download, you may want to do that while it's FREE. If you're unable to make it to this year's Roots Picnic download anyway, because it's a damn good Mixtape mixed by, Matthew Law.

Classic: Maya Angelou Talks w/Dave Chappelle

I always thought of Maya Angelou as, ‘My Aries Sister’. She made me feel proud. She was a Mother figure. When I read her poetry or heard her speak, I thought of my Mother. The similar struggles they had and how those experiences they had were turned into feelings of PRIDE! There was a PRIDE felt for the journey of our people and a PRIDE in my own family’s journey. My favorite line from her poetry.....

“I am the HOPE and DREAM of the Slave and so, I RISE!!!”

I repeated that line to myself from time to time when faced with life challenges. I think of my ancestors and I keep pushing. I came across this discussion she had with Dave Chappelle and in her honor, I thought it would be nice to share. Watch all, but during Part 4, Dr. Angelou tells an interesting story of her interaction with Tupac Shakur.

The ST Family would like to thank Dr. Angelou for all of her contributions to the world and a Peaceful Eternal Rest.

Just in case you may have missed it, click> (Dave Chappelle's First Interview after 5 years)

Celebrate The Unveiling of "Miles Davis Way"

The Miles Davis Family invites you to a special Old School Block Party for the unveiling of Miles Davis Way on the same day that would have been his 88^th Birthday. This event takes place tomorrow- Monday, May 26^th from Noon-2:30pm ‘On the Corner’ of Riverside Drive and West 77^th Street. This event is FREE so come join the family in celebrating the man that gave us the ‘Birth of the Cool’ and so much more. Read more (here). 

New Video: Buckshot n P-Money f/ Joey Bada$$ & CJ Fly "Flute"

XXL Magazine premiered the new music video, "Flute" from the Brooklyn London combo of, Buckshot n P-Money's  album 'BackPack Travels', which drops on June 24th. This premiere track "Flute" features JoeyBada$$ and CJ Fly of Pro Era. 

Fans can pre-order the album at iTunes today and instantly download the "Flute" single. The album is only $8.99 for the pre-order period and you can grab it (here). 

Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def Cancels Upcoming US Performances -Not Allowed On US Soil

In the rumor mill, people are saying that this video is the real reason behind this....

Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def aka The Black Dante’ may not be able to touch a stage in America for some time. Mos is canceling his US Tour Dates due to “Immigration/legal issues”. Representatives from the music festival, Together Boston, posted on their website the following:

We regret to inform you that due to immigration / legal issues Yasiin Bey is unable to enter back into the United States and his upcoming U.S. tour has been canceled, including May 15th, Together Boston’s show at The Wilbur Theatre. Individual ticket refunds for this show are available at point of sale.

It is not clear if Mos was ‘denied’ entry into the US at this time. In fact, nothing is clear at this time except we know Mos won’t be in the states anytime soon. Hope this is rectified soon, because Brooklyn needs The Mighty Mos. Read more (here). 

Free Show, Grub, and Gear -Duck Down BBQ 2014- 6/10 Brooklyn, NYC

The annual Duck Down BBQ with The Boot Camp Clik and Friends returns, in conjunction with City Parks Foundation, Summer Stage.

Cost- FREE
Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to receive a FREE Duck Down and Rocksmith T-Shirt, along with Monster Products headphone giveaways throughout the evening.
Brisk is providing FREE Refreshments to accompany the complimentary BBQ.

What's Free -concert and BBQ

Location- Betsy Head Park in Brownsville, Brooklyn. 

Hosted by- Peter Rosenberg, of Hot 97. DJ set by Statik Selektah.

Jackson State University Wins SWAC Tournament Despite Equipment Being Destroyed in Bus Fire

Congratulations to Jackson State University's Baseball Team on winning their second-straight SWAC Title. What makes this one special? If you haven't heard, this team came through the hardship of their bus catching fire during travel a week before their conference tournament (here). The team also lost a lot of equipment as it was destroyed in the fire. The team had to cancel two games prior to the start of the SWAC tournament. Regardless of everything that happened in a short time, they were able to play their best baseball during the tournament and pulled off a 9-8 victory over Alabama State yesterday (here) to represent the SWAC conference in the NCAA Tournament.

Questlove and Black Thought Take It Back to the Basics for Sway

The front faces of The Legendary Roots Crew, Questlove and Black Thought take it back to the basics of this thing we call Hip Hop, two turntables and a microphone for Sway's Sirius XM's show.

This Essay Takes Notice of "Invisible Children"

My first year teaching had me teaching sixth and seventh grade math at a middle school in 3rd Ward section of Houston, Tx. The school building and the school itself have so much history in the area as the first place for Blacks to get an education in the City of Houston. However, pride wasn't in the children. These children with their many problems, their many issues, but who really cared? Who actually heard them? Who would save them?

My first year of teaching came along with great advice from some veteran educators and the one piece of advice I would never forget, "Children can tell when someone honestly cares for them. Just be honest in your teachings and they'll respect you. Children can spot when you're faking it". 

I came across this essay that reminded me of my early years in education. Children are innocent, they have a voice, but why are they- Seen. Not Heard ? Are they Invisible?

Invisible Children by Yahdon Israel

We were supposed to be reading some book, about some subject, for some test. My inability to remember which book, for what purpose, and its connection to whatever test, shows how important all of this really was-it wasn't. But our eighth-grade English teacher canonized this book as if it was going to save the world, as if it was going to save us. I harbored a deep distrust for this -and I wasn't the only one. 

I wasn't the only one who didn't care because I wasn't the only one who wasn't listening. This set her off. She went......(more).

Janelle Monae's Free Brooklyn Performance- June 4th

Janelle Monae will kick off this Summer's Celebrate Brooklyn Free Concert Series at Prospect Park's Bandshell on June 4th @ 8pm. Mark your calenders for a chance to see the captivating stage performer Prince calls- "one of the most creative forces in music today." For more info (here).

It's Almost That Time Again For Philly's Annual Roots Picnic

It's the middle of May,the weather is getting better, which means it's almost time for the 7th annual Roots Picnic. This year's picnic will be headlined by Snoop Doggy Dogg aka Snoop Lion backed by The Legendary Roots Crew. The DJ Set will be handled by none other than the The Diabolical Biz Markie. The event will take place at The Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. If you haven't, mark your calender for May 31st.  For more info and tickets, click the banner above or (here). 

Pharoah Monch Says Jean Grae is the "Greatest MC In the Game.." @ Beat Society Performance

ST contributors Bigg Russ (@sinceBK1971) and Wiki Ian were able to attend the Beat Society’s Producer Showcase last night in Brooklyn at Littlefield. The featured stage performer was Pharoah Monch, but the crowd was given a surprise performance by Jean Grae. As Russ puts the performance…….

Two things makes this (performance) great:

#-1. Monch called Jean "...the greatest EMCEE in the game whether you believe it or not."

#2. Jean wasn't even supposed to perform. She was only slated to display her beats. Due to an (alleged) computer crash, she decided to perform instead. 

Thanks Russ for keeping a steady hand, because I know you wanted to jump around instead of standing still with the camera. LOL!

Grab Pharoah Monch new album PTSD (here)

#JustInCaseYouMissedIt - Jean Grae's Mixtape Cookies or Commas (here)

Skelle’ Top is Back

Dr. Dre' May Become Hip Hop's First Billionaire

Between yesterday and today, rumors of Dr. Dre selling his Beats Electronics to Apple for a whopping $3.2 Billion hit the internet. This would make Dre' Hip Hop's richest man. Congratulations are in truly in order if this deal goes thru. And if it does, maybe Dre' could finally drop that Dextox album. Read story (here).

Tupac Shakur's Lyrics On Broadway

Hip Hop is coming to Broadway and the star of the show-The lyrics of the late Tupac Shakur. If you haven’t heard by now, Holler If Ya Hear Me is based on Pac’s lyrics and set to premiere on Broadway June 2 at The Palace Theater. The play is billed as such:

"Holler If Ya Hear Me, the world inside Tupac Shakur's music and lyrics, blazes to life in a non-biographical story about friendship, family, revenge, change and hope. Inner city lives struggle for peace against the daily challenges they face in this entertaining and original musical. Through the poetry of one of the 20th century’s most influential and culturally prominent voices, we are given a window into realities of the streets still relevant today."

Actor and Poet Saul Williams will lead the cast as Tupac in the non-biographical drama. The play is based off the written work of Todd Kreidler and will be directed by Kenny Leon. Check out Saul Williams and other cast members during rehearsal (here). For tickets and dates info (here).

Brooklyn Bodega Announces It's Lineup for The 10th Annual BK Hip Hop Festival

Brooklyn Bodega announced it's line up for the Tenth Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and it's a stellar one headlined by Shaolin's own, Raekwon The Chef of The Legendary Wu-Tang Clan. Along with Rae will be the most infamous Rapper without an album, Jay Electronica and for the young gunners rocking right along with the Vets will be C.J. Fly of Joey Badass' Pro Era Crew.

The Festival will kick off on July 9th with The Bodega Education Initiative Celebrating 20 Years of Notorious B.I.G.'s "Ready To Die". The Festival will carry on through July 12th for Family Day. Hip Hop parents, bring your children, bring a chair, bring some energy. For more info click (here).

Rakim and Others' Art On Display at The Grand Cypher: Hip Hop, Iran, & Syria

The Rush Arts Gallery is having an extraordinary exhibit going on now until May 24, 2014 Wed-Sat from Noon-6pm. The exhibit entitled, The Grand Cypher:Hip Hop, Iran & Syria  was curated by Julie Ashcraft. One of ST's contributors came across this beauty above created by Legendary Hip Hop Artist, Rakim Allah. The Rush Arts Gallery is located at 526 West 26th Street, New York City. 

Brooklyn Celebrates MCA of The Beastie Boys

BROOKLYN WE GO HARD!!!!! And this Saturday May 3^rd, 2014 MCA DAY returns to Brooklyn at Littlefield Performance and ArtSpace. Starting at 11am.

MCA aka Adam Yauch is one-third of the Legendary Hip Hop group, The Beastie Boys and this is the day, Brooklyn will celebrate his life. Free fun event for all. For more info click (here). 

Rapsody's New Visual - "Thank You Very Much"

I fell in love with ‘Rap’ a long time ago. I’m not talking about the genre of Rap Music when I say, ‘Rap’. However, when I say, “I LOVE RAP”!  I’m talking about Rapsody, the artist. And when I say “Love” I don’t mean in a deranged‘Stan’ type of way. I mean, I love Rapsody's music and what it has done for the culture and hopefully will continue. When an artist can create music that I can listen to with my daughter in the car, I ought to be telling that artist, "Thank You Very Much".

However, on this track, Rap is telling me, “Thank You Very Much". Maybe it's because I've blogged about this Emcee since her first spit like I worked for Jamla. Though I appreciate the Twitter love back and forth, I was just sharing good music with my peoples. In return, my peoples agreed with me and also, fell in Love with Rap. 

But I want to say, “Thank You Very Much” Rap, for giving me something that I love dearly (Hip Hop music and culture) through your music and over the years, my daughter and I were able to see your run in this game. She was able to see your progression and both of you have ‘similar’ growing stories, so she’s able to relate to your lyrics. It was your track "1983' off of The Return of The B Girl Mixtape that made my daughter and I immediate fans……

“Brought up to be smart and smart ones are like darts”

My daughter and I looked at each other like, “Whoa! Did she just say that?” and Rap continued throwing lyrical DARTS through the track…….

“I was on the schoolyard, recess in the park, and this kid came up and he asked me like, “Uhh

Ay Misses, ay Misses, on the Honor Roll Misses, how you get to play with them words like you play misses?

It’s cause I’m smart and got a library card, from my Momma, and when I was born the doctor said I’ll be Hard.”

My daughter and I looked at it each other like it was the HARDEST line we ever heard for Nerds. Nonetheless, I say, “Thank You Very Much”, for delivering your music to the masses, because for a #HipHopParent like myself, this is the kind of music we ask for. Things don’t stay the same, but the 'Culture' is worth remaining. “Thank You Very Much” Rap and “Thank you Very Much” 9^th Wonder for assisting this young lady in reaching her dreams and goals. This is Hip Hop!! IT DON’T STOP!!

Oh, BTW, if you don’t’ have Rapsody’s Latest Joint– She’s Got Game, GET IT!! However, you get your music, go GET IT!! If you have a teenage daughter, GO GET IT!! Ride along in the car, play it, and watch how she grooves to Rap, TRUST!! If you need some help getting her music, you can always grab it (here).

Skelle Top is Back!!

Thanks For The Boondocks Aaron

Just like The Boondocks, Skelle Top is Back after a LONG HIATUS!!!!

I thought animated people never died and last forever. Well it appears that The Boondocks creator, Aaron McGruder, will put an end to one of the best adult, satire, animated comedy series ever made for television.

I could date the show’s length by my daughter’s age. She’s 18 now and when The Boondocks first aired, she was 11. How can I time a show by my daughter’s age you may ask? Well, when she was 11, we had a discussion about the, “R. Kelly” episode a day after it aired.

I was turned on to The Boondocks Comic Strip by a friend that attended University of Maryland at College Park with McGruder. From the moment I was introduced to the comic strip, I became an immediate fan. Years later I had a daughter and The Boondocks Comic Strip was in our local newspaper. I used to give it to my daughter so she could read the strips. As soon as we were enjoying the daily comic strip, for whatever reason, it stopped running in our local paper in Houston. Maybe it was too ‘edgy’, I don’t know, but I do know the strip didn't run in the paper again. However, the strip was still printed in the paper back home in New York.  

I eventually moved back to New York for work while my daughter and her mother stayed in Houston. When I was in New York, I would mail my daughter The Boondocks Comic Strips that I cut out from the paper. Soon, the strip stopped running in the New York paper. Not too long after that, there was a rumor of the strip coming to life by animation.

I would call my daughter frequently while I was living in New York and we talked about The Boondocks debut leading up to the show. I missed the first episode because I was working, but the next time I was on the phone with my daughter she told me, “Daddy. You got to see The Boondocks. It’s funny. You’ll like it”.

After receiving rave reviews from my daughter, I knew I could not miss the second one. I set my recorder to tape the second episode just in case I forgot to adjust my life to the Adult Swim calendar. I didn't miss the second episode and was amazed
 at what my eyes had just seen. I had to rewind and watch it again. The episode was about the R. Kelly Trial which was going on at the time. The show was time-written and attacked an issue that was the talk of the streets within the Black community. Not only was it the talk of the Black community, it was worldwide news. But this episode took a punch at those who valued R. Kelly’s music more than the law. Things that were pointed out in this episode were some of the very things I had scrambling through my head; somehow those same thoughts I had were put into satire in a creative and talented way.

The next time I called my daughter, I asked if she saw The Boondocks and she quickly responded, “Yes. It was funny”. I asked her if she learned anything from the episode and she said, “Yes. I learned that it doesn't matter if R. Kelly makes good music, he shouldn't have done what he did.”  I asked her what else she learned and she boldly said, “No matter what our people do, we have to love our people. But Riley was happy that R. Kelly didn't get in trouble. I thought it was funny when he told Jazmin’s Daddy, ‘If someone was to pee on me, I’ll get out of the way and I’m only 8’. Daddy, he’s too smart to be 8”.

As the first season went on, this became our topic of discussion whenever the show aired. I read reviews of the show and how some thought it was ‘too risque’. For example, The “MLK” episode where several reviews attacked the show and its creators for having MLK use the “N” word. As I watched the episode, I wasn't too comfortable with the “N” word being so freely used, but at the end of the show I understood why it was used. Some may not agree with me, but one of my favorite Lauryn Hill lyrics is on the Fugees track Zealots, “And even after all my logic and my theory, I add a motherfucker so you ign’nant niggas hear me”. Meaning, in today’s society with certain individuals (and I must state “niggas” in this context doesn't mean Black), a curse word or two may be necessary in order to get the point across. And whether it was right or wrong is not the point, the subject matter is the point and the point was made because it got people, even ‘ign’nan’t people to talk.

The next day I phoned my daughter and we talked about the ‘MLK’ episode. I asked her what she learned. Her confident 11-year-old response to her father was, “Martin Luther King didn't get his ass busted and thrown in jail, so we can look stupid dancing and partying”. I was in awe. I was surprised that she felt comfortable to use the word, ‘ass’  with me as she had never used a curse word in my presence. Her mother and I allowed her to watch the show, so I guess we had to take whatever she got from it. Since my daughter felt comfortable using the word ‘ass’ with me, as a former educator I took this opportunity to see what lesson she got. I simply asked her, “So why did Martin Luther King get his ass busted?” Her response was simple and innocent, “So we can have freedom”.

Animated characters are supposed to last forever. I mean Bart is still that same kid after all of these years and I want Riley and Huey to last a lifetime. However, I understand if it must come to an end. Monday night will be the beginning of the end as the final season starts. My daughter is now going on 19 and a freshman at St. John’s University, studying media. You can bet your last dollar we will be tuned in for every episode that airs. And of course, like we did 8 years ago, we will discuss the pros and cons of the show. So for that I say, “Thanks Aaron” and may you have continued success with whatever direction your creative style takes us. The Boondocks won’t be the same without you.

 “As the world now knows, The Boondocks will be returning for a fourth season, but I will not be returning with it. I’d like to extend my gratitude to Sony and Adult Swim for three great seasons.

I created The Boondocks two decades ago in college, did the daily comic for six years, and was showrunner on the animated series for the first three seasons. The Boondocks pretty much represents my life’s work to this point. Huey, Riley, and Granddad are not just property to me. They are my fictional blood relatives. Nothing is more painful than to leave them behind.

To quote a great white man, “Hollywood is a business”. And to quote another great white man, “Don’t hold grudges”.

What has never been lost on me is the enormous responsibility that came with The Boondocks – particularly the television show and it’s relatively young audience. It was important to offend, but equally important to offend for the right reasons. For three seasons I personally navigated this show through the minefields of controversy. It was not perfect. And it definitely was not quick. But it was always done with a keen sense of duty, history, culture, and love. Anything less would have been simply unacceptable.

As for me, I’m finally putting a life of controversy and troublemaking behind me with my upcoming Adult Swim show, BLACK JESUS.

AM”-via Facebook

Let me say this in my Huey Freeman voice, “Power to the People!!”, and continued success Brother. New season starts this Monday, the 21st, on Adult Swim.