“What would Biggie say?” – The State of New York Hip-Hop
I often wonder what the Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie) thinks about some of the things that take place in the industry today, so I decided to do a column about what…
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The Blame Game: Has White Supremacy Become An Excuse
For years now, some in the Black community have been playing the blame game. The name of that game is White Supremacy, when things go wrong in your life, blame…
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Why Is Oscar Nominee, Quvenzhané Wallis, Public Enemy #1?
Quvenzhané Wallis, the pint size star of Beast of the Southern Wild, was the youngest actress to be nominated as Best Actress for an Academy Award at the tender age…
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Trayvon Martin, One Year Later: Hoodies Up
Trayvon Martin was just another teenage boy who kept up with his friends on Twitter and Facebook, musing about whatever came to mind at the moment. The Florida teen was…
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Freestyle of the Week Review: Trey Songz, “Fu*ckin’ Problem Freestyle”
At first blush–and there will be many more to follow, if the listener is of the demure and/or tad prudish variety–Trey Songz’ “Fuckin’ Problem” treatment appears to be a touch…
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When Rappers Go Over The Line… The Emmett Till Line
Lil’ Wayne, Mr. ‘Please Say Da Baby,’ is at the epicenter of another war of words. Only this time, the rapper isn’t feuding with another MC or taunting NBA players.…
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Joey Bada$$ Set To Embark on Beastal Coast Tour
Beginning next month, Cinematic Music Group artist, Joey Bada$$ will begin a two-legged coastal tour along with the rest of his Pro Era Crew (CJ Fly, Kirk Knight, Nyck Caution,…
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Justin Timberlake & Jay Z poised to headline London’s Wireless Festival
Amidst rumors of an expected U.S. stadium tour and following their performances during Super Bowl Weekend and at this year’s Grammy Award Show, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake have announced…
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The New Education Requirements are No Education At All
Education in this country has taken a back seat to other less important things. Now that those who dictate the curriculum in our schools have recognized that, there is a…
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Reality Television Is The New Minstrel Show of the Black Media
The state of the Black media today is in somewhat of a flux, we have done our community such a great disservice, that the Black community has set itself up…
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