![]() No matter what you’re going through out there, keep ya head up.” “A lot of people lost their families, a lot of people are losing their jobs and getting laid off, so I just wanted to make something for today’s era to remember that song in times of what we’re going through today. “I chose this song because I feel like we’re in a time now where life was when 2Pac made this song,” Symba tells Apple Music. I did some reharmonization with the chords and did some of my own little things melodically. “I also felt like I would have a lot of fun covering an Erykah Badu song, given how layered, melodic, and beautiful her music is. “Even though people wouldn’t technically consider Erykah Badu to be hip-hop, J Dilla’s influence on her definitely made her a relevant option for this,” redveil says of “Didn’t Cha Know,” his song selection for Apple Music’s Freedom Songs 2023. “I chose the song because that’s my favorite artist, and I created my own style with it, by just being me.” For Freedom Songs 2023, the rising Brooklyn rapper covered 50 Cent’s “Life’s on the Line,” which was a no-brainer for her. “The first time that I fell in love with hip-hop was when 50 Cent dropped the video for ‘Wanksta,’” says Lola Brooke. I added my own little flavor to it-you know, the Rare way.” “That song is a classic, and I can relate to the theme of the song, which is speaking about a loyalty that lasts no matter the position I’m in in life.”įor Freedom Songs 2023, Philadelphia rapper 2Rare covered Soulja Boy’s 2008 hit “Kiss Me Thru the Phone.” “I chose to cover this song because everyone labels me as this new generation of Soulja Boy, bringing that dance back, bringing that hype back,” he tells Apple Music. “I chose to cover 50 Cent and Nate Dogg’s ‘21 Questions’ simply because it’s a childhood favorite of mine,” says Blxst. Read the stories behind their selections as we celebrate Juneteenth, hip-hop, and the invaluable legacy of Black music. It’s an opportunity for newer artists to pay homage while also celebrating the culture. Since this year is also the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Apple Music is celebrating Juneteenth by going all in for this year’s playlist, with covers of beloved classic rap songs and a few originals by up-and-coming stars like Blxst, Lola Brooke, 2Rare, and more. Though Juneteenth has been observed by many Black Americans since 1866, with parades, picnics, and other celebrations, its declaration as a federal holiday in 2021 has highlighted both the continued painful effects of slavery and the irreplaceable contributions of Black Americans and the descendants of slaves. Read the full story from Channel 2 Action News here.Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, takes its name from the date June 19, 1865, the day General Gordon Granger and Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced to slaves in the state that they were free-some two years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, the executive order outlawing slavery in the United States. “The safety and security of our students and staff is a top priority in Atlanta Public Schools,” he said in the statement. ![]() RELATED: Metro Atlanta's celebrity crime victims The students involved could face discipline according to district policies, and Smith said “appropriate criminal charges” will be filed when the investigation is complete. Ponder’s attorney, Bruce Harvey, told Channel 2 that his client is not guilty. Gates, but also other parents of students who attend North Atlanta High School,” she said. “That’s a severe concern, not only for my client Ms. ![]() ![]() She has a black eye, scratches and bruises on one side of her face and the back of her head, she told the news station. Her attorney, Adamma McKinnon, said the 14-year-old’s injuries were caused by the parent. “To see that her safety is not assured at school is very scary to me." Gates told the news station she is most troubled that an adult had unauthorized access to her child at school. The district did not elaborate on how Ponder was able to get on campus. ![]() “We’re not going to sit by and allow people to come into our school and do harm to threaten our students,” Applin said. “(If) you come into our schools, put your hands on any of our kids, put your hands on any of our faculty staff members, we intend to put you in jail.” She faces counts of battery, disrupting public school and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She was granted a $4,000 bond, but remained in custody Thursday night. ![]()
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