Trayvon Martin

The Trayvon Martin-George Zimemrman case was thrust into the national spotlight, propelling the issues of race and classism to the forefront. During this process, many ideologies, beliefs, and opinions were expressed openly and very emotionally about the state of America, its justice system and racial divides. The...

While it may be difficult to see things clearly in these times of turmoil, when controversial trials like the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman one go public and become cultural touchstones, they inevitably inspire plenty of shared opinions...

Just two days after the verdict was announced in the landmark Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case, D.C. crooner Raheem DeVaughn releases a tribute song to the 17-year-old Martin in "Trigga Man," appropriately hashtagged #ATRAYVONMARTINSONG. Whi...

Last night, after George Zimmerman was found not guilty on murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin, many people, including those in the hip-hop community took to the Internet to express their thoughts on the outcome...

Simmons posts heartfelt PSA video message from Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's mom, on his website on Mother's Day...

Rappers and celebs remember MCA from the Beastie Boys, Prodigy promises another Mobb Deep album and Mos Def and Dead Prez release Trayvon Martin tribute song...

Pap, one of several MCs to record a Trayvon Martin tribute track, can't believe Zimmerman posted bail and will be a free man till his trial next year...

Nasty expresses his feelings towards the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and wears a hoodie in the slain teen's honor...

Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa and Riff Raff make today's news bits...

The rapper deems Martin's death disrespectful...

The Snowman leads hip-hop's charge in speaking out about slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin...