Kendrick Lamar has cemented himself as one of the greatest rappers of all time and probably the best of his generation, but his social justice-driven message is still lost on some as a small town in Connecticut just forked out a six-figure settlement to a public school student, and son of a cop, who claimed he was traumatized in school after watching Kendrick's "Alright" music video. Rick Strom breaks it down.

Donald Trump and his Republican allies have predictably ramped up their anti-immigration and white nativist rhetoric with the 2024 election drawing closer, and late-night TV host Stephen Colbert of all people saw this shift coming from a mile away as he called his shot years ago while testifying to Congress about migrant farm workers. Rick Strom breaks it down.

Police brutality has sadly become one of the hallmarks of American life since the inception of our police forces, and the murder of Chicago teen LaQuan McDonald in 2014 inspired rapper Vic Mensa to take a stand against the cruelty he witnessed in his own city. Rick Strom breaks it down.

After Stephen A. Smith got bodied on First Take by fellow analyst Monica McNutt, he took to his podcast to continue the discussion without any pushback as he proceeded to take credit for the media careers of multiple accomplished female reporters and analysts. Rick Strom breaks it down.

Rage Against the Machine has joined together with activists, advocacy groups, and other celebrities for decades now to fight for the release of Indigenous American leader Leonard Peltier, who has spent almost 40 years behind bars serving a sentence riddled with corruption and inconsistencies. Rick Strom breaks it down.

They say that a broken clock is right twice a day, and it looks like it was Colin Cowherd's turn to garner praise for his take on Donald Trump, his felony convictions, and his non-existent vision for America. Rick Strom breaks it down.

Parents and local leaders vented their anger and disappointment during a recent Virginia Beach school board meeting about an alleged long history of racism from the Kempsville High School baseball team. Rick Strom breaks it down.

Though their run in the spotlight was cut far too short, hip-hop group Digable Planets proved that leftist politics should have, and will always have, a role in shaping hip-hop culture. Rick Strom breaks it down.

The sports world is mourning the loss of one of the most genuine, empathetic, and knowledgeable athletes of our lifetime. Rest in peace to Bill Walton, a legend both on and off the court. Rick Strom breaks it down.

Charles Barkley did not hold back on TNT's management team for tanking the wildly successful 'Inside the NBA' show during his most recent appearance on the Dan Patrick show. Rick Strom breaks it down

Charles Barkley did not hold back on TNT's management team for tanking the wildly successful 'Inside the NBA' show during his most recent appearance on the Dan Patrick show.

After Harrison Butker outed himself as a psychotic bigot during his Benedictine College graduation commencement speech, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gave one of the most infuriating answers possible while 'addressing' the controversy.

Comedian Nimesh Patel gave his take on Donald Trump's hush money trial and all of the antics he and his loyal fans have been up to.

When former Daily Show host Trevor Noah isn't exposing the Republican Party for the clown show that it truly is, he also has smoke for the Democrats and their complicit allies in the liberal media ecosystem.

Harrison Butker is getting dragged by creators from all corners of the internet after his disgusting Benedictine College commencement speech went viral and drew widespread condemnation. Rick Strom breaks it down. Give us your thoughts in the comments below!

One of the most blatant anti-war protest songs you'll ever hear is "War Pigs" by Black Sabbath, and one of the saddest parts about it is that it still rings just as true today as it did back in the day. Rick Strom breaks it down. Give us your thoughts in the comments below!

It's no secret that music, politics, and pop culture have always been deeply intertwined, and legendary singer and songwriter Bob Dylan included all of those aspects and more with his song "Hurricane", written about falsely-imprisoned boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter.

The origins of our country's police culture are much darker and twisted than you may realize, but there have always been people, like the members of Rage Against the Machine, who cut through the lies and see law enforcement for who they really are. Rick Strom breaks it down. Give us your thoughts in the comments below!

Comedian and former doctor Bassem Youssef is one of the bravest comedians out there when it comes to his political beliefs and fighting for the causes he cares about. Rick Strom breaks it down.

Whether you like it or not, comedians like Jon Stewart have a unique position in our society to speak out on issues that go against public norms and challenge the powerful.

'Community' star and comedian Joel McHale roasted everyone from Donald Trump and Fox News to Barack Obama and the Clinton family during his brutal White House Correspondents' Dinner set.

Music and politics have always been intertwined, especially in hip-hop, and artists like Yasiin Bey, aka the Mighty Mos Def, are shining examples of why it's so important to carry on the tradition of speaking truth to power and sticking up for the marginalized through rap and hip-hop.

Comedy legend George Carlin is the perfect person to turn to when you need to hear the truth about the corruption present throughout every aspect of American life.

Veteran late-night TV host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel hit the nail on the head when addressing the irony and blatant corruption of America's worst people gathering at the White House Correspondents' dinner to yuck it up and keep the system alive.

Rage Against the Machine has been on the right side of history throughout its entire existence, being a leading voice in the global antiwar movement and showing solidarity with those who need it most. Rick Strom breaks it down.