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EP. 151 – Toni Blackman, Author, “Wisdom of the Cypher”

podcast April 5, 2026


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On this final episode of Season 7, world-renowned hip-hop historian, educator, and author Toni Blackman breaks down the spiritual history of hip-hop as told in her book, “Wisdom of the Cypher.” Weaving in ancient history, religion, and global studies, Toni shares passionate insights from over two decades of organizing cyphers worldwide, through her travels to over 50 countries, where she describes the cypher as a form of hip hop prayer and transformative meditation – no matter the country where it takes place.

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