Saafir, a respected West Coast Hip-Hop artist and actor who appeared in the 1993 film Menace II Society, has passed away at the age of 54. News of Saafir’s death first surfaced on Tuesday (Nov. 19), ...

It’s the ultimate “hood” movie and a hip-hop classic and cultural influencer. In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Menace to Society, AllHipHop.com takes a look back at the movie, our favorite ...

On May 26, 1993, a gritty, violent crime drama set in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles and directed by twin brothers named Allen and Albert Hughes opened in theaters. Critics loved it, and in the ...

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. Let me start by making one thing abundantly clear: I believe that “Menace ...

1993: On May 26, 1993, the hood classic film drama, Menace II Society, hit theaters. Starring Tyrin Turner, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Larenz Tate and Samuel L. Jackson, Menace II Society tells the story of ...

He was remembered by friend and collaborator Xzibit. West Coast rapper Saafir, known for music he made solo and with Xzibit and Ras Cass, as part of Golden State Project, and for his performance in ...

(The Root) — It’s been 20 years since Allen and Albert Hughes’ directorial debut, Menace II Society, premiered in theaters across America. Hailed by Roger Ebert as “powerful” and “impressive,” the ...

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On this date in 1993, Jive Records released the soundtrack to the blockbuster hood classic Menace II Society featuring various artists. The sixteen-track Hip Hop assortment peaked at the pole position ...

What would Menace II Society have been without Jada Pinkett Smith? The actress and co-host of Red Table Talk recently spoke to Entertainment Weekly about some of her previous roles, where she revealed ...