As a proud Chicagoan I must say that it is exciting knowing that we could be host to the 2016 Olympic games. On the other hand it seems kinda frightening too. I just want to analyze this full situation ...

With the inevitable notion that Obama's presidency will have an affect on Urban communities, I think an important issue has yet to be addressed politically. That is the role Hip Hop will play in the revitalizin...

Today I am visiting a few of my favorite stores in Chicago like Leaders 1354 and Saint Alfreds, just to name a few. These places are well known nationally for the style they bring and the music they promote ou...

Wow......I had to address this, hopefully they'll feature this response on Al-Jazeera. Who do these cave-livin, rocket launcher holdin, self explodin, heathens think they are? Are they really playin the race ca...

You might remember we previously we mentioned a clothing/skateboard company called 10 DEEP. Here's video promoting their fall line of clothes with a classic instrumental used by The Diplomats. ENJOY, and SUPPOR...

According to SOHH.com T.I. is prepared to testify in court against the alleged murderer of his best friend and body guard Philant Johnson aka “Big Phil” who was shot and killed last year after a performance...

I’m really baffled by the fact the media and everybody else for that matter keep throwin’ black people in this debate over the right of gay marriage. I do agree with the fact that it is a matter of civil r...

This upcoming November 18th is the 30th anniversary of one of the most grim days in history. The anniversary of the Jonestown massacres, over 900 people died that day,many of them black.  The greatest single...

Hip Hop has many artist trying to make it big and send a message to the masses.  A personal favorite of mine from The District of Columbia besides Wale, it my boy Phil Ade.  His flow is, well,  a lyric of hi...

Okay.....Its no secret, I'm new to blogging, as a matter of fact I wouldn't even be writing if I didn't think I had valuable information to share with you all. The Hip Hop DEMOCRAT is all about educating, infor...