Nydja talks Lil Pump, the rash of similar rappers and their effect on hip hop during this episode’s edition of Poppin’ Topics. Later, Hip Hop History highlights award show moments that pushed hip hop to the fore and helped increase the genre’s visibility and popularity in American mainstream culture. Gabrielle Harrison interviews Temple student Dyymond Whipper Young for the Artist Spotlight, Your Favorite Jawn performs for the Poetry Spotlight, and headlining is singer Sunnie from New Jersey, who sings on set.

Created by journalism alumni Nydja Hood, The Vibe is Temple University’s first hip-hop culture and music television show, which provides a platform to artists at Temple and beyond. On The Vibe, students discuss what is trending in popular culture as well as feature rappers, poets, singers, and more.