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A performer at the “Poetry Unplugged” event during the Hooks and Phonics Festival at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on Friday night.

August Wilson Center celebrates poetry and hip-hop with Hooks & Phonics Festival

By Daniella Levick, Staff Writer • January 22, 2024

“Poetry Unplugged” proved that words can create community out of consternation, oppose oppression, promote self-expression and guide enduring change over the weekend.  The August Wilson African...

Controlled Chaos, a hip hop dance crew of about 12 people, usually books as many as 10 performances in one semester, but this year the group compiled its routine into an eight-minute video posted on its YouTube page.

Students find space for dance on campus despite pandemic

By Kaitlyn Nuebel, Staff Writer • February 26, 2021
Several of Pitt’s dance organizations nixed their live performances last semester and reimagined choreography to deliver socially distanced performances in a virtual format.
The hip-hop ensemble Controlled Chaos poses in black and denim outfits for a photoshoot. The group currently has 10 full-time members. (Photo courtesy of Mia Krawczel)

Dance group exhibits Controlled Chaos

By Alexa Marzina, Staff Writer • August 30, 2018
Controlled Chaos is an on-campus dance group that explores several styles of hip-hop. The group is open to all students on campus, and holds several performances throughout the year.
Kendrick Lamar on stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 23, 2017. Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize in Music for his album “DAMN.” (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Editorial: Hip-hop’s presence in Pulitzer Prize long overdue

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • April 18, 2018

When perusing a list of past Pulitzer Prize for Music award winners and their compositions, it’s not hard to spot Kendrick Lamar’s presence. His 2017 album, “DAMN.,” dropped onto the list with...

"At.Long.Last.A$AP" an unremarkable tribute

“At.Long.Last.A$AP” an unremarkable tribute

By Nick Mullen / Staff Writer • June 24, 2015

“At.Long.Last.A$AP”A$AP RockyReleased: May 25Grade: B+After much speculation and delay, the sophomore album from hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky, “At.Long.Last.A$AP,” dropped unexpectedly on May 25.Compared...

Tyga, minus Tyga: Ty Dolla $ign, Chevy Woods save Spring Show

Tyga, minus Tyga: Ty Dolla $ign, Chevy Woods save Spring Show

By Stephanie Roman / Staff Writer • March 31, 2014

Tyga missed his first plane, leaving an audience of aimless Pitt students concerned as to the whereabouts of their headliner. Inclement weather prevented the Compton, Calif., native from making the rounds...

On Nothing Was the Same, Drake displays lyrical depth

On Nothing Was the Same, Drake displays lyrical depth

By Jeff Ihaza / Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2013

DrakeNothing Was the SameA-Sounds like: Driving along Highway 59 in Houston. Alone. Thinking about “her.”“Dropped the mixtape, that sh*t sounded like an album” Drake boasts on the lyrically lopsided...

Kings of the Mic

Kings of the Mic

By MCT Campus • September 2, 2013

De La Soul will be making an appearance Saturday at Thrival

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