Write On! The Legend of Hip-Hop's Ink Slingers

A project in New York, NY by Syreeta Gates
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A documentary about the journalists that shaped hip-hop, revealing stories penned by your favorite emcees’ favorite writers.
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Backers: 341
Average Pledge Per Backer: $99

Funded: $33,817 of $30,000
Dates: Feb 9th -> Mar 9th (29 days)
Project By: Syreeta Gates
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WE did it BABYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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3 Days Left // $9,300 To Raise Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
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Syreeta Gates To Preserve Hip-Hop Journalism History New Doc

March 6th - via: vibe.com
Syreeta Gates not only loves hip-hop, but loves those who helped mold the foundation of hip-hop journalism. But Gates, a digital archivist, former creative director for Travel Noire and author, is now looking to highlight the stories of acclaimed hip-hop journalists in her documentary, (Read More)

TWO NEW REWARDS

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Teammmmmm! Happy Friday! We officially have 7 days left of this campaign. Again it was only right to give y’all the EXCLUSIVESSSSSSS. We have just added two new Kickstarter rewards! Please tell your friends, to tell their friends to contribute... (Read More)

WE ARE HALF WAY THEREEEEEEEE!!!!!!! Can't Wait To Put The Writers On

February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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We're Paying Homage to the Writers... All In The Videos

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
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February 26th - via: xxlmag.com
'Write On! The Legend of Hip-Hop (Read More)

I'm not a biter, I'm a writer for myself and others - Jay Z #WriteOnTheDoc

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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