04/26/2026
Recital of "Young, Gifted & Black" by Ruff- Rugged INT
"Young Gifted and Black" is a song by Ruff Rugged I.N.T. and Dre Kwan that showcases lyrical depth over soulful, boom-bap production. Chorus features vocals from Aretha Franklin's "Young, Gifted & Black." On this song, the two Ohio Hip-hop artists tell a story of their inspirations and motivations in life as well as finding their music and lyrical gifts at an early age. A sure message to young black children to always recognize and utilize your gifts from God as well as to never give up on your dreams. There's a whole world waiting for you to thrive.
