Kim Osorio

Kim Osorio, a veteran hip-hop journalist and former editor-in-chief of The Source, dives deep into the serious allegations surrounding Sean 'Diddy' Combs, including sex trafficking and coerced performances. She discusses the shockwaves rippling through the music industry and the urgent need for accountability. With reflections on past industry norms, Kim emphasizes the evolution of victim voices and the breaking of silence around abuse in hip-hop culture, advocating for a supportive environment for survivors.

Kim Osorio, a seasoned hip-hop journalist and co-host of Trigger Warning, dives deep into the turmoil surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs, facing serious allegations of abuse and trafficking. They discuss how these revelations could reshape accountability within the music industry. Osorio reflects on past experiences, contrasting the 90s culture with today's growing advocacy for survivors. The conversation highlights the emotional challenges for victims and the crucial need for a cultural shift, all sparked by Diddy's controversies.

In this episode of Louder Than A Riot, we ask what it means to speak up in a culture where it's always been safer to keep quiet. In 2006, Kim Osorio, then editor-in-chief of The Source, sued the magazine and its owners for workplace sexual harassment. Nearly two decades later, hip-hop still has not had a true reckoning around sexual misconduct. The Louder team talks with former Source writers who take us behind the scenes at the hip-hop bible and the circumstances that led to the suit. Activist Tarana Burke, creator of "Me Too," also reflects on how this case could have put hip-hop ahead of the curve on reckoning with misogynoir.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy