The fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager from St. Louis, Missouri, continues to spark conversations of racial profiling, especially by government-sanctioned murder. ATL rapper Killer Mike wrote a tremendously moving essay about the shooting on his Instagram. Along with the essay, he posted a picture of Mike Brown’s parents grieving over their son. Check out the full story here. [Pitchfork]
R&B crooners Jeremih and Omarion join together for a new song titled “Show Me.” The single comes off Omarion’s upcoming project Sex Playlist, scheduled to drop very soon. Listen to the new track here. [Spin]
Chicago’s underground sensation Mick Jenkins releases his highly anticipated project The Water [s]. The tape has features from Jean Deaux, No Name Gypsy, Joey Bada$$, and more. Download the rapper’s latest mixtape right here. [FakeShoreDrive]
LL Cool J is back on the scene. The emcee releases a new track featuring fellow rappers Raekwon and Murda Mook titled “I’m Nice.” The song is off LL Cool J’s upcoming project G.O.A.T. 2, due some time soon. Check it here. [Rap-Up]
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