TRYP New Single "RAWTG" Release

Louisville's own teen rap group The Real Young Prodigys' (TRYP) are known for creating music that brings on both conversation, controversy and overall change.

TRYP's style of music delivers relative messages that impact our world today. It's the "land that was stolen and home of the caged," the group focus on topics ranging from poverty, hair discrimination and injustice within the black community.

In 2021, their single "CROWN" influence the passing of the CROWN Act Ordinance in Louisville, Kentucky. A policy that changes ways of how one should not be discriminated against because of their hair within any work or school environment.

With their new single "Ridin' Around With the Green (RAWTG)" focuses on the issues of mass incarceration and criminalization of marijuana within our community.

The song is available now on Soundcloud and other music platforms.

'RAWTG' film releases on October 20, 2022.

The film is shot in Atlanta, GA directed by Nolan Hubers-Rhoades, with footage from the state of Georgia's first licensed black-owned hemp farm The Green Toad. Organizer Nyree Clayton-Taylor mentions during a viral sneak peak of the film how much, "the kids must always lead with data."

The Cannabis industry in the U.S. reached a record high of $25 billion revenue in 2021. Cannabis is one of the fastest growing industries for both medical and adult use. (Vox, 2022)

Members of TRYP research the percentage of black owned cannabis businesses and were able to learn more about hemp and cannabis products while attending an Atlanta Hemp festival.

Check out the new video here.

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Instagram: @youngprodigys_

Facebook: @TheRealYoungProdigys

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New film TILL, story behind a young dreamer.

This announcement releases on what would be Emmett Till's 81st birthday on July 25.

A new film titled TILL directed by Chinoyne Chuku (Clemency) starring actors such as Jalyn Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Patrick Thomas and Danielle Deadwyler.

Emmett Till was just an eager young man from the south-side of Chicago who was finally able to visit his family in Mississippi for the summer.

Mamie Till Mobley battled with herself on whether or not her son would be okay in a world that he is not use to. Mamie had to teach her boy how to be small down in the south where Jim Crow laws still heavily exist.

In 1955, Emmett was brutally lynch at the age of 14 years old. It is every mothers worse nightmare to loose their child and Mamie was persistent in showing the world exactly what happen to her son. She uses her voice as a lead spokeswomen within the Civil Rights Movement standing for black people and mothers who demand change within their justice system.

During a Zoom interview this summer Director, Chinoyne Chuku mentions how she, "hope it can galvanize people to action... making the world a better place not just for themselves but for other people." After watching the film she would like for viewers to walk away feeling inspired and wanting to help create a better environment for everyone both black and white.

The main character Emmett 'BoBo' Till is played by Jalyn Hall. Chuku mentions how much of a sweetheart he is to work with.

Hall while being relatively close in age now of when the traumatic events of Emmett Till took place.

"I put my blood sweat and tears into creating this film" -Chinoyne

The movie TILL will have a world premiere at the 60th New York Film Festival and will be shown in select theaters on October 14, 2022.

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Celebrating a Milestone: 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards

For the love of hip hop it's that time of year again, this time marking the celebration of 50 years for this particular genre. Hip Hop music dates back to the mid-seventies in New York.

On Friday September 30 bought out many stars in Atlanta, Georgia from singers, to actors and of course rap legends. The show was filmed at the Cobb Energy Center.

The show is being hosted by Fat Joe with Hip Hop star Trina as the 2022 I Am Hip Hop Award Honoree.

Some of the nights performers include Armani White, Glorilla, Moneybagg Yo, Pusha T, French Montana, Bleu and even Louisville's own EST Gee. Of course you can't forget about the various cyphers throughout the show.

An all-star tribute is given to LOUD records and founder Steve Rifkind.

The show is set to air on BET Tuesday October 4, 2022 at 9PM EST after a special edition of Rap City'22 featuring Tigger.

A special episode of DJ Cassidy Pass the Mic will follow the awards show airing at 11:30PM.

Tigger sits down with a few hip hop legends such as Remy Ma, Lil Kim, Mobb Deep, G Herbo and more.

Take a look at pictures from 2022 Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet and Performances.

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