About
Earl Hopkins is an award-winning features reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, covering arts, entertainment, and culture throughout the region. He’s also the co-host of the music review podcast Rap & Reason.
Earl is a freelance music writer who’s contributed album and concert reviews, music history guides, and Q&As for Billboard, Complex, MTV News, GRAMMY.com, UPROXX, SPIN Magazine, and other outlets.
Work
Along with his editorial work, Earl is also a nationally featured photographer and public speaker, who’s connected with aspiring journalists across the country as a keynote speaker and event moderator.
He’s also the founder of Hopkins Media Enterprises LLC, a digital production house that specializes in content development and brand consulting for news organizations and higher-ed institutions.
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