DAD IS NOT A NOUN

I decided to dig into The Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend Radio Show archives for the interview myself, D.D. Turner, & Stats had with Producer & Cinematographer Quenell Jones of the documentary "Hustler Convention." Many people say that The Grandfather Of Hip Hop," Jalal Nuriddin better known as "Lightnin' Rod" Of The Last Poets. In 1973, a fast-talking hustler named Sport spawned the birth of Hip-Hop. Lightnin' Rod a.k.a Jalal of The Last Poets, backed by Kool & The Gang and others, told an epic street tale of card sharks, gamblers, dope peddlers and thieves which changed the face of music forever. Memorised by Melle Mel, Fab 5 Freddy and many others, it became what Chuck D called a ‘verbal bible to understand the streets'. Wu Tang, the Beastie Boys and Jungle Brothers have all paid homage to him.

Were you a child of the 70’s and/or 80’s in NYC? Do you consider yourself a Ralph Lauren – Polo aficionado? Well, it’s likely that you didn’t arrive at this self imposed proclamation without receiving some level of influence from the likes of Rack-Lo and Thirstin Howl III (Vic-Lo); the undisputed architects of the “Love and Loyalty” inner-city mantra, the founders of the Brooklyn, NYC originated Lo-Life Movement, and arguably, the pioneers of Hip Hop’s contemporary fashion sense.

This week on The Chronicles of a Hip Hop Legend (#TCOHHL) Radio, D.D. Turner and C. Stats take a trip back to 1988 with the Big Homie, Rack-Lo. Our discussion you ask? His journey, the origins of his world renowned flyness, the global influence of the Lo-Life Movement, popular Polo clothing themes, and equally as important, what he his currently working on.

This Episode of Dad Is Not A Noun #DINAN is entitled "Mr. Chibbs," Jeek Nation and Dad Is Not A Noun collaborated with the opportunity to chat it up with NBA All-STAR & NYC BASKETBALL LEGEND KENNY " MR. CHIBBS" ANDERSON on basketball, mental health, fatherhood, and the documentary called "Mr. Chibbs," Ten years after retirement from a career as a professional athlete, Kenny Anderson finds that basketball is easy, it’s life that’s hard. Still reeling from his mother’s death, the former New York City high-school prodigy and NBA All-Star loses a cherished coaching position, sending him into a midlife crisis. Facing his personal demons head-on, the charismatic Anderson must come to terms with his past in order to find a way forward. http://mrchibbs.com/

3yrs. ago, Myself, D.D. Turner, Stats and he collabortion with @iamhophopmagazine kicked it with Slimkid3 from the legendary Hip Hop group, The Pharcyde. The discussion explores the roots of The Pharcyde. Artwork by Danlish

Geechi Suede & Sonny Cheeba better known as Camp Lo.. Camp Lo has carved their own style & flow since 96 with their classic album "Uptown Saturday Night," which has to be in the top 100 hip-hop albums of all-time with classic like Lunchin, Black Nostaljack,  & Black Connection. Here's a unreleased interview myself, D.D. Turner & Chazz Stats did 3 years ago with Camp Lo  to celebrate 20 years ago they released "Uptown Saturday Night."

www.thejulyperryfoundation.com

Our ancestors would never

imagine that Kamala Harris would make  history as first woman of color elected as Vice President and before her Barack Obama made history as first man of color elected as President because of the systemic racism our ancestors endure over generations for

the right vote. So I thought it was  important to tell the story of Julius July Perry. Who is Julius July Perry? 

Mr. Perry was a black enternpuer and one of the wealthy man in Ocoee who tried diligently to get black  people  to vote on Election Day 1920, but an armed white mob lynched him and

killed other black resident.   They burnt down homes and churches to end any generational and political wealth for decades which is known as the Ocoee Massacre of 1920. I had the privilege to talk to Pam Gardy, she is executive director of The July Perry Foundation with the help of my cohost Greg Burnham, he is the co-creator of Tuskegee Heirs and creator of The Search of Sadiqah

to discuss the life and death of Julius July Perry...

"Embracing Dad Habits is a new Handbook for Early Fatherhood & Soon-to-be Dads! It's written by @DadHabits_Bonley and is written for all men, meant to be an intimate, insightful read about the obstacles and rewards of the first five years of fatherhood, and beyond. There are no charts or diagrams, just important perspectives that all men in the brotherhood of parenting deserve to know! It's available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble & all major retailers now!"

And this episode of Dad is not a Noun is sponsored by Techfestlive2020... A virtual experience event  that will get children and adults engage in  tech and inspire innovation in our communities because nearly 85% of the job titles that exist in 2030 haven't even been  created yet... To register for this December 5th event go to www.techfestlive.com

Instead of toys, clothes, or gadgets, Reco Oxendine, a father from Pennsylvania, has gifted his 10-year old daughter with her very own vending machine to give her an early start in entrepreneurship. He shared the news on a Facebook post, which went viral in 2019 with many people congratulating the young entrepreneur! I had privilege to kick it with Reco Oxendine to discuss entrepreneurship and fatherhood... Make sure you follow Reco Oxendine on IG @Reco_00

On this Episode of Dad Is Not A Noun #DINAN is entitled "I Have The Power," I chatted with Demetrius S Holt better known as @Hellspawned_Cosplay about using his nerd space to affect social change and building affirmation through representation. This Saturday  at 10am Blerdcon & Afropunk  #PlanetAfroPunk will be giving Demetrius S Holt  & Rich Sutton  the opportunity to discuss the importance of representation when it comes action figures and much more...  #PlanetAfroPunk begins tomorrow and ends on Sunday, a Wakanda like virtual experience of black exllence, music, art,  and conversations.

So RSVP Today https://planetafropunk.com/

For more than a decade, DJ Cavem has been on a hip-hop crusade for health, the earth and the economy of the ’hood. He acted the part of eco OG (organic gardener) when he was still in high school, and he’s only grown into the role. At 33, he’s now a parent, husband, urban farmer, chef, entrepreneur, activist, MC, DJ and about a hundred other things. I digged into #TCOHHL_Radio archives and discovered a interview 4years ago myself, D.D. Turner, and Stats part of #TCOHHL_Radio kicked it with DJ Cavem and discussed the importance of eating habits, growing your own foods, and hip-hop.