The age-old phrase “beef” or “beefing” has become an mainstay in recent years in the realm of Hip-Hop. Any form of the dozens or verbal jousting nowadays is misconstrued as “beef,” but what actually constitutes beef in the Hip-Hop arena versus those who operate on the periphery? I decided to revisit this topic in light…
Month: August 2014
Cool Out On The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The ALS ice bucket challenge is all the rage right now. Different people from all walks of life are completing and accepting the ice bucket challenge all across social media. The challenge is a fun way for people to get involved and spread awareness of the devastating disease. I think this is a fun and…
How Long Will They Mourn Me?
With the recent findings in the Michael Brown case, I wonder how long the mourning will last? In a world where brevity and speed is favored over taking ones time, how long will the outrage at Michael Brown’s killing at the hands of Ferguson Missouri Police Officer Darren Wilson last?
Deeper Than Rap: How One Rapper Defines the Killing of Unarmed Black Males
In the wake of Michael Brown’s execution by police officers, I believe it is appropriate to harken back to Trayvon Martin’s execution with some powerful words by David Banner. In this interview, David Banner discusses the impact of Trayvon Martin’s death. Read The Rest And See The Interview @ Black Youth Project
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong
It is a shame that we live in a world where “keeping it real” is a way of life. The definition of keeping it real is as convoluted as Malcolm X’s “by any means necessary.” People often ascribe their own feelings to these phrases and use them as mantras to enact violence or to do…
WISE WORDS BEING QUOTED 