We at RAW973 are hitting you up on politics because because this November is MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE LAST PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. To be fair, Democrats have punked out on the Public Option, but Healthcare a step in the right direction. Financial Reform was not tuff on the “Boiler Room”, but their heart was in the [...]

This November, WE THE PEOPLE vote who’s in Congress and Senate. Congress and Senate writes the laws of our land. From Healthcare to taxes out your check. Governors are up for OUR VOTE as well in 34 of our 50 States. The President does not choose what law they could write. He could either say [...]

Dear Mr President do something with this! Dear local gang member, organize like this, or with something like this, with what ever you got. Dear Politician, lobby for this. Dear Raw family, give to this, something like this, or just spread the word that something like this exists! That’s what’s RAW in the streets. Make it [...]

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For all those who remember “You Gotta Flow Joe”, For all those who was living off that “S**T is Real”, For all those who know bout that “Envy”, and that “success”… Way before the Johnny Come Lately people on that banga’ “Lean Back”. What!!! Yall Gonna Sleep on Joey Crack? Da Fat Gangsta? Joey Give’em [...]

Rapid Fire funny man Mike Epps is on the Mic. Honestly after following some of his interviews, and enjoying all of his stand up. I can say he is not a Comedian doing a “Rap” album. But He is a Man of the HipHop generation bringing his funny to the table. Respectively. That’s what’s RAW [...]

Rakim shows a good example of how of keeping it real with yourself is just as important, if not more important than mainstreaming yourself in the industry. In the long run those who support you and spend money on you will keep on doing so, with even more respect for you. That’s what’s RAW in [...]

Fanatics are dangerous to all religion. Fanatics are dangerous to non religious people. Belief , faith, and culture, when used correctly is for the growth of one from within. MY GOD IS BETTER THAN YOURS thinking is wrong. Weather you think it, live it, or impose it. Stop Hating. We can disagree and still respect [...]

Beat Makers. DJ’s. Emcees are still ALIVE!!! RApers are still ALIVE!!! Flow spittaz are still ALIVE!!! It’s just that we need you to let us know the heart beat is still beating. If you do it for the love, you ain’t wrong. Switch figgaz aside you gonna make and shake the most anyways. Welcome home [...]

Now I grew up Loving the A-Team. I really did. But this looks like Stalone, Master mind behind and in front of the Rocky franchise, is gonna give them a run for the money. Expendables looks like the tuffness! That’s what’s raw in movies.

This is news coverage on Project housing in Atlanta 4 months ago… This is news coverage on Project housing in Atlanta 4 months later… My RAW family, who are we? How long will we relive the Diaspora? What is the true history of “Black Wall Street”? What are we waiting for? That’s what’s RAW in [...]

While gearing up for the release of her new EP “Sincerely Yours”, Teairra Mari has collaborated with DJ Drama on a mixtape titled “Point of No Return”. “Sincerely Yours” will be released on August 17th.

In case you missed it; Nicki Minaj had a Live Q&A interview this past weekend with Billboard.com. The interview had many bi-polar moments as Nicki used a variety of voices and accents to answer questions sent in by fans. Her frequent use of “Pause” was sort of funny as well. Nicki Minaj explains the biggest [...]

Fantasia was taken to the hospital on the night of Aug. 9th after overdosing on sleep aid and aspirin. Radar Online has the police report which confirms that police responded to a “suicide attempt” call. She was found in a closest of her home and taken to Mercy South Hospital in Pineville where she is [...]

Even if you are on the other side of the planet in Pakistan, we at RAW973 feel you. From terrorist on your turf, to political in fighting, to global political pressures, and now a flood like this in Pakistan. Anyone with family or friends from here, we feel you. That’s what’s RAW in news.

Shaq is now with the Boston Celtics. Okay, okay. You Got the Lakers how’s full of Big men who move like Point guards and Orlando gave the Lakers Matt Barnes!? You Got the Heat with Lebron, and Wade, and Shaq left that team… What do you say B Ballers!? Too many of I hear keep [...]

Uncle Ralph McDaniels brought Music Video to us in the hood first. His Show Video Music Box introduced Grand Master Flash, Fat Boys, Run DMC, Jay Z, Biggie, Nas, Tupac, you name it, old school, new school he was first. There was no MTV, BET, or whatever when he started. That’s what’s RAW in the [...]

We already know with music, some of the most hottest joints is independent. And I am here to tell you my RAW family, that the sam goes with movies. Check out this independent short film debut by Gershon Hinkson. Keep in mind this just the first part of the series. That’s what’s RAW in movies. [...]

When was the last time you ever needed water and it was not available? How about if the only water available is sewage water? How important would “ice” on a chain or ring mean to you in this case? If you got, give back where you can. That’s what’s RAW in the streets.

Okay, Wyclef Jean is running for president… In Haiti. It’s crazy cause I remember he did a song called “If I was President”. And already people are trying to assassinate his character. Anyways. Before you hear it from Sean Pen and the likes, I thought it would be best to hear it from the man [...]