In late 2022, the Pew Research Center found that eighteen percent of white Americans said “Yes” to reparations for African Americans whose descendants were enslaved, and eighty-two percent said “No.” Now, it isn’t so much that this statistic is a shock, but the standard excuse has definitely grown stale. Click link below for the full article: Everybody But Us: Objections to Black Reparations In his latest article, AURN's content creator and culture critic, J. Hall, makes a case for reparations for Black…aurn.com

In 2023, folding chair brawls, climate change, heatwaves, and outer space aliens are crashing cookouts. So, while each month has been filled with WTFs, here is the music released so far that has provided its soundtrack. Click link below for the full article: Listen NOW: The Must-Have Albums of 2023 So Far Content creator and culture critic, J. Hall shares his list of the playlist-worthy albums of 2023 thus far.aurn.com

A school bell is the very first sound on the album, an introduction which establishes that class is in session to learn about Lauryn Hill, the person. “I’ve gone through a lot, a huge emotional and spiritual battle prior to the creation of that album,” said Hill. Click link below for the full article: Ahead of the Class: 25 Years of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25 years later, culture critic, J. Hall, celebrates the legacy of Lauryn Hill's iconic work, The Miseducation of Lauryn…aurn.com

Hip hop exists now as a global entity that is also at the helm of pop culture. But before the culture could touch every continent, it had to evolve beyond its birthplace and grow nationwide. Here are the regions that represented hip hop and grew it past its limitations. Click link below for the full article: Regional Reign: Hip Hop Across Decades and Coast to Coast In celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop, writer J. Hall, chronicles the culture's growth over the decades, one coast at a…aurn.com

On the surface, hip hop in 2003 was all about the debut of 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’. But on the underground side, Trap Muzik, the second album from Atlanta’s son T.I. would revolutionize southern hip hop and solidify his claim to be its King. Click link below for the full article: Do Ya Thing: T.I. & 20 Years in the Trap 20 years later, content creator and culture critic, J. Hall, explores the legacy and impact of rapper T.I.'s sophomore…aurn.com

So, with Hip-Hop celebrating its 50 years of existence, it’s only right to spotlight the songs that voiced the culture. In a perfect world, it would be great to list a banger ballad for every year of the genre’s inception since 1973; however, most records weren’t technically Hip Hop created…

One of the biggest takeaways is that it is important to keep documenting what is new in the culture, while also celebrating milestones that got us here in the first place. Hence, AURN presents 50 defining moments in hip-hop history. This list isn’t exhaustive, it is just a glimpse of how one of the most impactful cultures in the world came to be. Click link below for the full article: https://aurn.com/50-defining-moments-in-hip-hop-history/

Since its birth, Hip Hop has had some defining moments, but some years stand out more than others. Check out Hip Hop’s most definitive eras that challenged its critics and changed the culture. Click link below for the full article: ERA for ERA: A spotlight On Hip Hop's Noteworthy Moments In celebration of its 50th anniversary, content creator and culture critic, J. Hall examines hip hop's most definitive…aurn.com

Hp-Hop turning 50 is not only a celebration of music but of life and culture. So, the best way to understand its journey from questionable fad to a global entity is with these must-watch docs below. Click link below for the full article: 9 Must-See Hip-Hop Docs Hip-Hop turning 50 is not only a celebration of music but of life and culture. So, the best way to understand its…aurn.com J Hall is a Detroit bred Howard Bison multimedia culture critic. An abstract thinker who believes “You ain’t wrong when you’re right,” and that his mother’s cupcakes are legendary. Check out his slight worldwide view here: https://linktr.ee/jhall