Overview

• Sacha Jenkins, a pioneering figure in hip-hop journalism and documentary filmmaking, died on May 23, 2025, at the age of 54.
• He co-founded the influential magazine Ego Trip, which became a cornerstone of hip-hop culture and spawned books and TV series.
• Jenkins directed notable documentaries, including 'Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues' and 'Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men,' earning an Emmy nomination for the latter.
• His career spanned journalism, filmmaking, and music, with contributions to major publications and collaborations with artists like Eminem and 50 Cent.
• Jenkins is survived by his wife, Raquel Cepeda, and their two children, who have requested privacy during this time.