hip-hop

During her emotional acceptance speech, the Blake High alum thanked her mother and sobriety and invited rap labels to check out the hip-hop talent and culture in Tampa.

The self-proclaimed "hip-hop feminist" was one of the academic advisors chosen to work on the collection. The selection team also included music industry legends like Quest Love, LL Cool J and Chuck D.

Biz Markie died Friday night after months of health issues.

Black Violin's new album is called "Take The Stairs."