Queen Sheba, a 2024 GRAMMY nominee for "Best Spoken Word Poetry Album" stops by for a deep interview with RoyalTea.

Drake is doubling up in 2023. He has announced a new album and poetry book to pair with it. As spotted on Hype Beast the Toronto, Canada native plans to release more art very soon. Last week a national advertising campaign launched in an effort to promote his first book Titles Ruin Everything: A Stream of […]

What may not have been a traditional graduation speech has now captured the heart and souls of many.

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The death of legendary civil rights leader Julian Bond on August 15th left a community bereft, yet grateful for a life well-lived and legacy that will…

Carven Lissaint and Miles Hodges set off the next season of TV One’s “Verses & Flow” with a powerful recitation of their poem “STRIVE.” “There…

On Saturday, August 3, poets are invited showcase their talent at the Poetry Open Mic Night sponsored by Durham Parks and Recreation. The event will be held at from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at W.D. Hill Recreation Center (1308 Fayetteville Street). All poets are welcome to participate but must arrive no later than 3 […]

True Poetics (VIDEO): Ep#11 She Seven from Big Tru on Vimeo. HipHopNC.Com welcomes the “True Poetics” podcast. True Poetics is a podcast devoted to poetry, spoken word and the people who love it. This week we caught up with spoken word artist and North Carolina native She Seven (Shelly Bell) during her recent performance in […]