Isaac Sanguma has been making music for about seven years, but he wasn’t going to write a song about the deadly shooting that happened at Apalachee High School, where he is a student. “I didn’t want ...

In a heartfelt tribute to the lives lost at Apalachee High School last week, Apalachee junior Isaac Sanguma has channeled his grief and resilience into a rap song. As a student at the school, ...

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Isaac 'Lezone' Sanguma shared the story behind his song honoring Christina Irimie, who was one of two teachers and two students shot and killed at a Georgia high school. Apalachee High School student ...

Hip-hop is more than music—it’s a bridge between culture and education. Across the country, educators are using its beats, storytelling, and history to engage students in meaningful learning. From ...

Rap isn’t just entertainment. It’s applied writing. Every strong verse uses voice, structure, evidence, and emotional control to persuade an audience in seconds. Rap is often treated as background ...

Student hip-hop competitions serve as vital platforms for artistic expression, community building, and cultural engagement. Upon coming to college, students enter a whole new world. Everything is new, ...

The cultural impact of hip-hop has undergone significant transformation since its emergence in the South Bronx nearly five decades ago. In 2025, hip-hop stands not merely as a musical genre but as a ...