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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...

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

By MCT Campus • September 2, 2013

De La Soul will be making an appearance Saturday at Thrival