Hood Politics with Prop CZM Rewind: 2025 State of Blackness Address, Pt. 1
Dec 24, 2025
Dive into the midyear review of the Black experience in 2025. The discussion highlights the impact of recent LA fires on Altadena and the risks facing vital cultural institutions like Madlib's. Revelations from Diddy's trial are examined, revealing complex intersections within Black culture. Kendrick Lamar's touring success and Joey Badass's rivalry with West Coast rappers bring attention to the evolving rap landscape. The revival of battle rap is celebrated, while a critique of corporate DEI rollbacks showcases Black consumer power. Propaganda offers insights into political optics and community resilience.
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Midyear Cultural Temperature Check
- 2025's first half blended cultural moments and sharp commentary, from Kendrick's diss energy to 50 Cent's comeback.
- Propaganda frames the State of the Blackness as both celebration and critique of Black culture's year-to-date arc.
Altadena's Cultural Loss After The Fires
- Propaganda recounts the LA fires' impact on Altadena as a loss of a longstanding Black middle-class enclave.
- He describes Altadena's community institutions, cultural groceries, and local fundraisers to rebuild homes and collections.
Madlib's Home And Records Hit
- Propaganda highlights Madlib as a cultural casualty who lost his home and record collection in the fires.
- He notes fundraisers attempted to preserve Madlib's archives and history.