Meet the artists involved in the historic 'Fire in Little Africa' project
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Oklahoma hip-hop artists unite for “Fire in Little Africa” on centennial of Tulsa Race Massacre.
See the contributors involved in the historic project and the hip-hop scene in Tulsa.
Ausha LaCole
Dr. View
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Hakeem Eli’Juwon
Ayilla
Steph Simon
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