Kyran Wheatley of Australian radio station triple j recently spoke with rapper Danny Brown, who revealed that a children’s book is one of many things on his to-do list for 2015.
https://soundcloud.com/triple_j/danny-brown-is-writing-a-childrens-book-lives-with-squirrels-and-raccoon
Brownsaid the book was initially planned to be for his daughter, and cites classics like Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stoles Christmas, Green Eggs and Ham, and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish as influences.
“It’s really about self-esteem in Black girls, I guess. You know how Black women do so much – process their hair, change their eye color – it’s really about a little girl who does all these things to herself and changes herself and she realizes she’s just better off the way she is,” the Detroit rapper said.
Hopefully Brown prioritizes this release along with his upcoming album, which he also touches on during the discussion above.
Hit the jump to see a list of rapper who also created things to benefit children.
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Kid ‘n Play
Kid ‘n Play
The same group that brought the world the oft-raunchy cult classic House Party and its subsequent sequels had a cartoon that aired for a season from 1990-1991 on NBC.
MC Hammer
Hammerman
The cash poured into MC Hammer’s pockets from all angles during his time in the spotlight.
André 3000
Class of 3000
Three Stacks’ Cartoon Network series was so ahead of its time.
T.I.
“T.I. and Tiny: Holiday Hustle Special
The Kang and his court would only be animated for one special episode of his VH1 series.
Tone Loc
C Bear and Jamal
Tone Loc is another rapper who ate well during his time to shine. See proof above, along with Surf Ninjas for my late 80s and early 90s babies.
K’naan
When I Get Older: The Story Behind “Wavin’ Flag”
Somali Canadian MC, poet, and all around creative K’naan used literature, art and music to create a story around the immigrant experience.
Bun B
Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity Book
The Trill OG gave kids a means to show their creativity via this coloring book.
Ice Cube
Friday: The Animated Series
While this show wasn’t exactly kid friends, neither was its namesake film. But that didn’t stop the youth from watching.
Danny Brown
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It’s unclear exactly when or if Brown will get to release his children’s book, but the idea alone is worth a nod of approval.
Will Smith
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Smith’s sitcom is a classic; no argument there.
