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[VIDEO] Jasiri X - "Ascension"
“Ascension” is the first track revealed off Jasiri X’s upcoming album, Ascension, which is completely produced by Rel!g!on. Read more
[Video] Jasiri X - The Race (PSA)
“This was originally part of a larger song I wrote about race in this presidential election. Ultimately I decided not to drop it, but I felt this verse truly captured the reality of how race and privilege play a huge part in this country’s perception of who or what is American.” – Jasiri X Read more
[Audio] Jasiri X Feat. Rhymefest & Invincible - Candidates For Sale
Jasiri X grabs Rhymefest and Invincible for “Candidates For Sale” off of his upcoming mixtape “Rappers On X.” As the title states, this is all about corporate influence over politics where the highest bidder wins while the people end up being the only losers. Read more
[Live Stream] #Ignite2012: The Ballot or the Bullet Comes to Philadelphia
The #Ignite2012 panel hits Philly today as everyone from AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur and lauded author and journalist dream hampton to former BET 106 & Park host Rocsi Diaz and the beloved editor of this site will discuss politics, hip hop and the 2012 presidential election. The live stream begins at 1pm EST Read more
[Live Stream] IGNITE 2012 Panel Kicks Off In Milwaukee Featuring David Banner, Dee-1 & Others
Tune in @ 7pm ET as David Banner, Kim Osorio (The Source), Chuck Creekmur (AllHipHop), Janee Boldin (Bossip), hip hop artists Dee-1 and Jasiri X and TheWellVersed.com’s Founder and Editor Andreas Hale will discuss hip hop, activism and reigniting the youth vote for the 2012 presidential elections. Read more
[Video] Jasiri X Flips Biggie’s "10 Crack Commandments" To The "10 Frisk Commandments"
The creator of “This Week in Blackness” Elon James White and rapper Jasiri X have teamed up to flip Biggie Smalls’ “10 Crack Commandments” to the “10 Frisk Commandments.” Read more
[Video] Jasiri X - "Dear Debra"
In light of last night’s BET Awards, our favorite activist Jasiri X decided to re-release his 2009 video “Dear Debra” to point out the fact that contradictions within the network still exist. Read more
[Video] Jasiri X Ft. Rhymefest - "Who's Illegal"
In response to repressive anti-Immigration legislation SB1070 and HB56, Jasiri X, Rhymefest, and Paradise Gray traveled to Arizona and Alabama to see first hand how these unjust laws break up families, fracture communities and destroy lives. Read more
[Video] Jasiri X - "Snacks Kill"
Jasiri X continues to use his talents for activism as he collaborates with Shiftdemand.org to promote healthy eating our community. Read more
May 14, 20121 year ago
[Video] Jasiri X - "You're Fired"
Jasiri X, never afraid to use his position as an emcee as a platform for community activism, borrowed Kanye West’s “Way Too Cold” beat to create “You’re Fired,” a video in direct response to the election to recall Governor Scott Walker in Wisconsin. Read more
