Jeffries noted that his two favorite rappers are Biggie and Tupac, but he claimed Jay-Z as his selection for a living legend.įounder of the Source magazine and Source Awards, Dave Mays, enjoyed his experience at the awards. We want to make sure that we continue to promote the music, the culture and the social justice responsibility that we all have during these complicated and challenging times.” I look forward to being supportive of it in any way that I can. Known for quoting rappers during his speeches on the house floor, Congressman Hakeem Jefferies responded positively to his selection as an honoree saying “It’s a tremendous honor, Hip-Politics is a wonderful organization that combines millennial political empowerment and hip hop culture. House Representative Sheldon Neely and wife Cynthia Neely. I’m really rejuvenated by this atmosphere.” He then stated “I think people need to be aware of what’s going on with our African-American youth and millennials, I would hope that we can draw more young people into this type of atmosphere and they can actually see.”
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It’s very refreshing to see the amount of African-Americans in a professional setting, it just brings life to all that I’ve been fighting for and standing for. Number 1, I am very grateful Number 2, I am very proud of the positivity that I see here tonight and Number 3, I want to congratulate all these young people. Neely stated, “I am grateful to be selected as one of the honorees tonight, especially being a representative from Flint (Michigan). House Representative and Green Justice award honoree, Sheldon Neely, and his wife, Cynthia, were delighted to be in attendance at the first annual event and expressed pride in what they were witnessing at awards. Life is important and that’s what I am trying to promote right now.” Trae the Truth’s new album, “Exhale,” released on Augand he expressed the purpose of his new album is “clearly the truth, I mean that’s what my name says. He also spoke about building the community up like the late and talented rapper Nipsy Hussle. Everybody needs encouragement, I needed it when I came on,” said The Truth explaining the reason for his philanthropy work within his community. Houston native rapper, Trae the Truth, let it be known he was appreciative of being an honoree at the Hip-Politics Awards explaining, “It’s a blessing because I get to create more of a legacy, you know? It’s nice to know people stand with me and behind me, showing what we can become.” He added, “There’s a lot of people that need it, it’s a wonderful feeling to know that you can assist people and help them to not give up and not tap out. I am here to change that, it’s our turn.” Let’s be real with ourselves, we have not been in a position to take care of our brothers and sisters. Win, lose, or draw, I hope it will inspire other candidates like me to take control of the narrative. I was supposed to be prepping for 3-4 years but now I am in the fire. With that said, it made me want to step up and run for the city council. Me on the other hand, having no political background, I have a passion for my people. What I took from Boykins was that he wanted me to explore running for mayor. When asked about his bid for city council, Jordan stated: “It’s not about what he gave me, it’s about what I took from him. The news broke after the current seat holder, Dwight Boykins, decided to run for mayor. With the political season around the corner, Brad “ Scarface ” Jordan, the former member of the legendary hip-hop group, The Geto Boys, has thrown his bid in for Houston City Council.