By August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, with its relentless 150-175 mile-an-hour winds and accompanying brutal 30 foot wall of water and debris, had taken the lives of some 1,800 Gulf Coast residents, permanently displaced hundreds of thousands of people and resulted in billions of dollars in property damage. To this day, it remains one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history...

The world of Hiphop periodicals is vast, with every region producing local publications. Despite the success of many smaller, local magazines over time, two names stand out as the premier Hiphop periodicals. The Source Magazine and VIBE magazine have been archiving Hiphop's stories for two decades. These magazines contribute to the history and longevity of this music and culture. The Hiphop Archive is committed to documenting the rich and complicated history of Hiphop and the many donors who have contributed to our Source and VIBE magazine... (Read More)

Check out this playlist of Lupe Fiasco tracks that feature young Lu shouting out his city and his crew.  Chicago is in full effect.

The Lupe Fiasco sections of this months newsletter were compiled by one of the Hiphop Archives Summer 2010 interns, Abi Polinsky.  His love for hiphop can be seen in his fantastic work.  Learn more about Abi 's interests in hiphop.