“When things happen socially in our community, as artists, we've got th...” — Raheem DeVaughn Quote

When things happen socially in our community, as artists, we've got the right to exercise our voices if we choose to, use our powers for good.

Settling is not necessarily a bad thing. People tend to take it as 'losing something in order to gain something else.' That does not have to be the case. Instead of using the word 'settling,' we should actually be using the word 'compromising.'

'Black Ice Cream' is a salute to the ladies with Black Girl Magic who exude a powerful sexual confidence.

I like to think that everything I do is tastefully done and doesn't come off necessarily like ratchet or something that tears women down. I like to make tasteful, seductive music.

I want to be a voice for the thousands of women in our community who work hard, play by the rules, and still are struggling to get ahead.

The fabric of our community, our culture, is MCing.

This is what being an athlete's all about, being able to give back to our community, the people that support us night in, night out.

Rappers have traditionally put products in songs, and it's been products that don't put anything back into our community.

United Way works to create a safe and healthy home for everyone in our community.