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Malcolm X’s Legacy in Hip-Hop: 5 Songs That Reference Him
Malcolm X is a revolutionary figure, and his influence still hits hard today, even in the world of Hip-Hop. Today marks 60 years since his death, and if he were still around, he’d be celebrating his 100th birthday. His legacy is all over hip-hop, with rappers constantly referencing his name to highlight the struggles, resistance, […]
Family Of Malcolm X Files $10OM Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Alleges Government Involvement
The family of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, formerly known as Malcolm X, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the United States government.
DJ Mustard Calls Drake “The Malcolm X Of White People”
DJ Mustard might be in his feelings. He referred to Drake as “The Malcolm X Of White People” when discussing his recent album’s lackluster performance. As spotted on XXL Magazine the Los Angeles, California native recently released his fourth album Faith of a Mustard Seed. Even though he collaborated with the likes of Lil Yachty, Quavo, […]
National Geographic Debuts Trailer For ‘Genius: MLK/X’
The latest installment of National Geographic's docudrama series, 'Genius: MLK/X' debuted its trailer on Thursday. The series will premiere with two episodes Feb. 1.
Muhammad Aziz Files Suit Over Wrongful Malcolm X Conviction
Muhammad Aziz, a man who was wrongfully convicted in the killing of Malcolm X, is suing the federal government.
Malcolm X Named 1st Black Nebraska Hall of Fame Honoree
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty After a long period where he was deemed too controversial for consideration, Malcolm X is now the first Black member to be inducted into Nebraska’s Hall of Fame. The board of commissioners for the organization unanimously granted the honor to the late civil rights icon on Monday (Sept. 12th) after an initial 4-3 vote. The honor comes 18 years after his initial nomination in 2004. He would be passed over, with the committee at that time, nominating the late Senator Kenneth Wherry who was a controversial choice due to his isolationist beliefs and his obsession with rooting out suspected Communists and gay people from government in the 1940s and 1950s. Related Stories That selection would later be thrown out due to a committee violatio...
Daughter of Malcolm X, Malikah Shabazz, Found Dead In Apartment
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: New York Daily News / Getty Malikah Shabazz, the daughter of late Civil Rights icon Malcolm X was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment. She was 56. ABC News reports that Shabazz was found on Monday (Nov. 22) around 5pm by her daughter per the police. One of Malcolm X’s six daughters, Shabazz’s death reportedly does not seem suspicious, but details are sparse. This tragic news arrives after two men convicted of Malcolm X’s assassination had their convictions dismissed. Interestingly, a man who admitted to being one of the actual shooters, and who is now free and living in Brooklyn, expressed relief at the two innocent men, Muhammad Aziz and Kahlil Islam, formerly known as Norman 3X Butler and Thomas 15X Johnson, respectively, being exonerated. Another of M...
Man Who Shot Malcolm X Relieved Other Suspects Are Cleared After 56 Years
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Universal History Archive / Getty Last week, the news of two men who were members of the Nation of Islam involved in the assassination of the civil rights icon Malcolm X 56 years ago were formally exonerated after a judge threw out their convictions. The news came as a relief to the third man involved, formerly known as Talmadge Hayer. Hayer, who now goes by the name of Mujahid Abdul Halim, expressed his gratitude at the news when contacted at his home in Sunset Park, Brooklyn by a reporter from the New York Times. “God bless you, they’re exonerated,” he said behind the closed door, not wishing to grant an interview. Halim had been steadily advocating for that outcome for Muhammad Aziz and Kahlil Islam, formerly known as Norman 3X Butler and Thomas 15X Jo...
