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heCast Episode 122

Rob Kenner on Hip Hop, Journalism, and Cultural Impact

Season 2 01:09:41 March 21, 2024
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heCast Episode 122: Rob Kenner on Hip Hop, Journalism, and Cultural Impact

About this episode

Episode 122 of heCast features Rob Kenner in a rich conversation about hip hop, journalism, storytelling, culture, and the power of documenting what matters.

Rob Kenner, one of the most influential voices in hip hop publishing and a founding editor of Vibe, joins Mike to discuss Bob Marley, Nipsey Hussle, unity, polarization, journalism, and the role of culture in shaping how we understand the world. This episode explores music, media, writing, and the responsibility of telling important stories well.

Mike and Rob discuss the changing media landscape, the legacy of hip hop, cultural legitimacy, the power of great writing, and the inspiration that comes from recognizing life’s fleeting nature.

This episode is for anyone interested in journalism, music culture, hip hop, storytelling, and the way art and media influence society.

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Meet the guest

Rob Kenner

Rob Kenner is a writer, editor, and cultural journalist whose work has shaped the landscape of hip hop media. A founding editor of Vibe, he has written extensively on major artists and cultural figures, bringing a deep perspective on journalism, storytelling, music, media, cultural legitimacy, and documenting what matters.

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