With its Summer ’05 edition, THE AVE presents its first ever Women’s Issue. Paying tribute to women not just in hip-hop, but also from all walks of life, the “street movement in print” highlights some of the greatest moments in women’s history and 76 significant female figures that have made major contributions to our society and culture.
Also included is a pair of investigative pieces on the lack of feminism in hip-hop and the growing number of AIDS cases among African-American women.
As for the female cover, the Terror Squad’s First Lady Remy Ma gets the honor of gracing THE AVE’s front page. Continuing to bring insightful and in-depth interviews, the article questions the Bronx bombshell’s role in the over-sexed image of women in hip-hop and an artist’s responsibility in helping to change them. As the discussion goes on, Remy opens up about her mother’s battle with drugs, contemplating abortion as a teen, and her overall stance on the state of hip-hop.
In the second cover story, Chicago MC Common speaks about his
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critically acclaimed new album Be. The veteran rapper spoke with THE AVE to discuss the many women that have influenced his life and career. That includes Common’s tight bond with mother and daughter, as well as the joys and pains of his long-term relationship with neo soul singer, Erykah Badu.
Other issue highlights include Bad Boy recording artist Babs recounting the death of her boyfriend; rappers like Murphy Lee and Lil’ Wayne’s pursuit of college degrees; a tribute to political exile Assata Shakur (who we reported has a million dollar bounty for her capture placed by the government); and taking a look at the growing number of sexual assaults among female soldiers.
