Salute to @outkast for making history at the @rockhall

Keynote speech on hip-hop studies and my book “Trap History” at West Chester University.

Journalism Week presented by @Morehouse

New NFL season, new predictions. I share a few thoughts on the Super Bowl, MVP, and division champs. @guardian https://t.co/fsBZ7HZ1Y6

I breakdown the winners and losers of the NBA Draft in my latest piece on @guardian https://t.co/gw6eBPJA93

Kendrick Lamar released “Not Like Us” one year ago. I shared a few thoughts on its impact.

Today I’ll be signing copies of my book “Trap History” at @aBetter2dayBook in honor of “National Independent Bookstore Day” #books #independantbookstore

My latest article in @guardian I interviewed Ukrainian basketball star Max Shulga of @VCU The Atlantic 10 Player of the Year shared thoughts on leading his team to the NCAA tournament and his hopes for a peaceful outcome in his homeland.

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance featured layers of symbolism. I shared a few thoughts with 3 Milli Podcast https://t.co/htlKEcPemQ

I’m hearing Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance will feature a lot of symbolism and require active viewing to fully understand the overall concept. And a noted guest will bring it all together.

Drake begged Kendrick to “drop.” Now the entire Grammy audience is yelling “A-minorr,” Beyoncé and Taylor are dancing, and “Not Like Us” is the Song of the Year.

💪🏾 📰💻. @TMooreSports @rahaynes_ @arshaw

Much love to the home team for the custom Fly City Edition jersey. Happy Holidays to the Hawks PR team and @atlhawks organization.

Interviewed by Canadian podcast “Mornings with Simi” to discuss Drake and his legal actions against “Not Like Us” and UMG

I spoke to various experts, including author/journalist @arshaw to understand why the filings could have not only legal, but significant cultural implications for Drake and the world of hip-hop. For details, read my latest for @CBCNews:

Drake filing a lawsuit over a diss record has to be the craziest thing that's ever happened in hip-hop. And a lot of crazy things have happened in hip-hop.

An ode to LA’s Black culture, Kendrick drops another classic #gnx

November 19th is “A.R. Shaw Appreciation Day” in Atlanta. Honored to be recognized by my hometown for contributions in media and journalism. Special thanks to @mediagirlsnetwork and @fultonarts @nataliewhall for the honor. #media #journalism #proclamation #atlanta

I appeared on London-based @TimesRadio to discuss Election Day 2024/Kamala vs Trump with host Ayesha Hazarika.

Traveled to Philly to speak with students at West Chester University (@WCUofPA) to share insight on my book “Trap History” and the globalization of Atlanta culture. It was a great discussion on how systemic issues have inspired art.