AEW Celebrating Black History Month With Hip-Hop Compilation

AEW is working on a hip-hop compilation project to coincide with Black History Month, the promotion's Mark Henry has announced.

Interviewed by Danny Ocean of The Hot FM, Henry confirmed the project's existence, adding that it will release for Black History Month, though no further details were disclosed at the time (h/t Fightful).

AEW's in-house music producer Mike Rukus (who composes the bulk of the company's tracks) then chimed in with additional context on Twitter, confirming his involvement. Per Rukus' updates (here and here), the compilation has been in production for a while:-

1/3- Some context~ This has been in the works for a while. To give a better understanding. I assembled many familiar producers, musicians, rappers/artists within our pro wrestling space to come together and make amazing music that tells the stories of our black talent. This is a

2/3- celebration of black excellence. It is pure, authentic storytelling. Each star getting an original song written about their come up. We will press a limited commemorative CD for purchase with 100% of the proceeds going to charity. You will hear music made by the following:

Rukus then confirmed some names who have contributed to the project, including AEW wrestlers Lio Rush, Max Caster, Sonny Kiss, and Isaiah Kassidy:-

3/3- @IamLioRush @PlatinumMax @SonnyKissXO @IsiahKassidy @MegaRan @OmegaSparx @JDeanWilliams @DARTrueGod @R8edR_ @IAmBrinson @WilliamRBR @RighteousReg @ItsBliz @sir_tizzy09 @mistercutright . The music that is being turned in is amazing & I cannot wait for the world to hear!

Yes absolutely Monteasy @TeasyJones is a part of this as well. I thought his name was initially in the group but I missed it. The tracks he has submitted are absolute [flame emoji]

As tagged above, former WWE collaborator Josiah Williams (who raps on Shawn Spears' AEW entrance theme) is also involved. So too is Mega Ran, who recently worked on King Woods' WWE track.