Trick Daddy Loves The Kids, But Not Meek Mill
My mother always says, “Don’t let your mouth write a check that your ass can’t cash.” That’s some very sound advice straight from the mouth…
Rappers
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…
Lil Wayne Doesn’t Care About Black People
In case you missed it, a video clip of rapper, Lil Wayne, doing a very recent Nightline interview with ABC News correspondent, Linsey Davis,…
Lil Wayne is Being Racially Delusional
Lil Wayne has been professing his “best rapper alive” mantra for years. Beyond that, however, is the business acumen of an intelligent young man. Still,…
‘Straight Outta Compton’ Scares White People
So, apparently the movie Straight Outta Compton that tells the story the iconic rap group, N.W.A, has “certain people” on edge this weekend. According to…
Azealia Banks Was Right about Kendrick Lamar
Let me be clear: I am not a fan of Azealia Banks whatsoever. As talented as she is, I feel that she does involve herself…
Mental Health: Pharoahe Monch Raps About PTSD
Many artists have actually spoke a lot about mental health, or have given examples of their own mental health issues, in their music. As I stated in…
Lil Boosie and the Lack of Hood Heroes
I am entirely too happy that the Lil Boosie talk has died down. Yes, I said it. When Torrence Hatch was finally released from prison, I was…
Davey D’s Thoughts on Michelle Obama & Fantasizing about Ballers and Rappers
Editor’s Note: The following post was written by Hip Hop scholar, activist, and journalist Davey D. It was was originally posted at Davey D’s Hip Hop…
The Ratchet Diaries: Molly…The Girl Next Door
The Ratchet Diaries: Molly…The Girl Next Door Remember the days when you only admitted to drinking socially and smoking a cigarette? Remember when if you…