Kiani Belgrave

Kiani Shabazz


Rock the Bells News Editor, Kiani Shabazz is a music journalist, photographer, and filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, originally from Charlotte, NC. Getting his start as a photographer in Charlotte’s underground hip-hop scene, Shabazz fell in love with documenting all things hip-hop and popular culture. He has directed music videos and short films for countless underground artists in both the Charlotte and Los Angeles underground rap scenes along with Human Zoo Productions. 

Kiani'S ARTICLES

Recording artist Pete Rock attends a Funeral Held for Rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep on June 29, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images) news

Pete Rock Condemns Violent Lyrics in New York Drill Music: "It Disrupts The Soul"

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Classic Albums: 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' by Kanye West

Kendrick Lamar - Good Kid, m.A.A.d City features

Classic Albums: 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' by Kendrick Lamar

DJ Premier news

DJ Premier Tells The Backstory of Gang Starr's "So Wassup"

LL COOL J and SALUTE THE SAMPLE features

Watch: Salute the Sample 'Give Me Some More Cowbell'

MF DOOM news

MF DOOM's Life Story Set For Upcoming Biography

Nipsey Hussle news

Nipsey Hussle Documentary Screening Held At Marathon Clothing Store

The Alchemist news

The Alchemist Shows Love to Kendrick Lamar: "It's An Honor To Contribute..."