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Aside From Kendrick Lamar, Other Celebs Who Used Their Platform To Inspire Action and Change

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In light of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance and the subsequent online chatter about the symbolism and hidden political messages riddled throughout, it made us ponder what role artist’s play in amplifying causes and pertinent messages to the masses. Read more…

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Kendrick Lamar and Other Black Celebs Who Toe the Line of Being Entertainers and Activists

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In light of Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance and the subsequent online chatter about the symbolism and hidden messages riddled throughout, it made us ponder what role artist’s play in amplifying causes and pertinent messages to the masses. Read more…

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The Evolution of Ledisi: 2024 Root 100 Headliner

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If you’re looking for a voice that’s reminiscent of the jazz and soul artists of the past—look no further than singer Ledisi. After her third studio album in 2007 brought her not one but two Grammy nominations, the New Orleans-born, Oakland-bred singer was thrust into the spotlight and subsequently, into the hearts of… Read more…

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Why Ledisi with Jill Scott, Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius in ‘Four Women’ Quartet Is Still Considered The Most Brilliant Performance — Ever

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When you get four singers like Ledisi, Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius and Jill Scott together, you know you’re going to get something special. When these artists came together for a powerful performance of Nina Simone’s “Four Women” at the 2010 Black Girls Rock Awards, it wasn’t just special it was iconic. Read more…

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Celebrating The Root 100 Honoree Ledisi’s Best Live Performance Moments

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Some singers need all the bells and whistles that go along with performing live. Others can let their voice be the focus and just use it to create magic. Ledisi stands firmly in the latter category. Watching her perform live is akin to watching a master craftsman create the most stunning work of art you’ve

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The Evolution of Ledisi

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If you’re looking for a voice that’s reminiscent of the jazz and soul artists of the past—look no further than singer Ledisi. Read more…

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