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Drake has covered up his LeBron James tattoo with a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tattoo following a fallout and beef with LeBron, which has damaged their long-standing friendship. The move has sparked criticism from fans, highlighting the complex relationship between personal expression and public perception in hip-hop culture.
Run DMC, the influential hip-hop group, reflects on their rise to fame and the challenges they faced in the music industry. In a new docuseries, they share their story and discuss the evolution of hip-hop, the need for hip-hop veterans to have a seat at the table, and the impact of their groundbreaking achievements. They emphasize the importance of authenticity, responsibility, and the positive influence of hip-hop, while also addressing the changing landscape of the genre and the role of artists in reaching major success.
This episode of "Sunday Morning" covers a range of topics, including an interview with former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson about the aftermath of her testimony to the January 6 Committee, a conversation with supermodel Gisele Bündchen, a visit to the testing labs of Consumer Reports magazine, a look at the growing popularity of international TV for American viewers, an exploration of an exhibit of art inspired by hip hop culture, and a preview of the most anticipated movies, music, TV shows, books, and theater of the new season.
Rapper Flavor Flav visited Harvard University to talk to students about hip-hop culture, volunteered at a homeless shelter, and donated one of his notable clock necklaces to the Hip Hop Archive Research Institute. He also gave his expertise in language arts to the students via a table read of Emily Dickinson's poem. Earlier this year, he revealed his six-year addiction to drugs, spending up to $2600 a day, and celebrated six years of sobriety in October.
Flavor Flav visited Harvard University to teach students about the roots of hip hop culture and donated one of his notable clocks to the Hip Hop Archive Research Institute. Other guests included Lupe Fiasco, Dee-1, DJ Stretch Armstrong, and Khaliah Ali. Flav also has other festivities planned, including a writer's workshop and volunteering to feed the homeless.