Lonzo Ball and Trash Ass Hip Hop Purity
Lonzo Ball pissed y’all off over the past few days, and I find it funny. Lonzo Ball had some interesting commentary on what was, and…
Music
Review: Imperius Rex – Sean Price
In the mid-90s, I was a high schooler. I feel a certain way about the hip-hop I allow myself to consume. Summer 1996, Heltah Skeltah…
R. Kelly truly is the Black community’s Pied-Piper
How many of you have held of the tale about the Pied-Piper of Hamelin? Personally, I only heard of him watching old cartoons. What I…
Jay-Z’s Pro-Blackness is Hugely Overrated
Politics is defined as the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties…
Tupac Dumped Madonna Because She Was White?
So, apparently, Tupac Shakur had a romantic relationship with Madonna. Okay, that I had no idea is no shocker. Aside from the fact that I’m…
Jay-Z and Ahistorical Ageism in Hip Hop
Jay-Z has been turning heads since he dropped 4:44. Many have lauded his album as a return to his classic-album-making-roots: dope beats, dope lyrics, and…
Prodigy of Mobb Deep Passes Away at 42
The rap game is losing so many of its great artists. As I am sure you have all heard by now, Prodigy of Mobb Deep…
Cultural Appropriation: Katy Perry and Audible Appropriation
Today’s lesson will be about appropriation.| The appropriation that I will speak on has nothing to do with the simple “taking something of use from…
Kanye West’s Issues Worsened by Fandom
English: The words “Kanye West” in the theme of Kanye West’s “G.O.O.D. Friday” song series’ artwork. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) any apparent reason for it. He…
Luke Cage and Solange Made Black Friday
2016 has been the year of realized blackness. Sit ins are rampant at sports games all across the country. As much as people don’t like…