Hopsin

We hate being “sick.” When we have a cold or the flu it feels horrible. We often have low energy, feel the need to sleep a great deal and lose our appetite. It’s much more difficult to concentrate or to enjoy the things that usually bring us pleasure. Even doing basic...

My first introduction to the term “ill” in the context of Hip Hop was Run-DMC’s 1986 song “You Be Illin.” The meaning felt quite negative – the song recounts the mishaps of an individual who stumbles from one socially inappropriate event to the next. Soon after the release of that...

Today on The Hardcore Humanism Podcast we talk with Hip Hop artist Hopsin. As an artist he has written, performed, and produced many singles, mixtapes and albums, including the “Ill Mind of Hopsin” song and video series. Hopsin is also the founder of the record label and merch line Undercover...