Why Brotherhood Is So Important
Someone sent me this post on Instagram and asked how I felt about it. After revisiting this thread some weeks later, I thought it would be cool to share those sentiments and dive a bit deeper. Y’all know I like to zoom out, look at the macro, and find value in the ways we can […]
The Value of Being Delusional
Have you ever told somebody your dream and watched their face shift like you just said something wild? Not in a good way. I mean the kind of shift where they smile politely, tilt their head a little, and hit you with the “oh word?” but you can hear the disbelief dripping off every syllable. [&he
The Hip-hop Mogul Is Dead
I still remember the summer of 2016 when the XXL Freshman Class dropped. They got it right. It felt like a new era of hip-hop was being ushered in. I had been a fan of Uzi since I heard “Top” for the first time. I think I found out about the song from a tweet. My younger
House Music Is Black Music
I had the opportunity of visiting Philadelphia for the first time back in February of this year. My girlfriends and I went to Black Soul Summer’s “Vibe Check” event, held every first Saturday at Silk City Diner. To my surprise, the venue was filled with beautiful, Melanated people dancing to H
The Slow Burn That Stayed Lit: Revisiting $$$4U
When Drake and PartyNextDoor dropped $ome $exy $songs 4 U I’ll admit my first reaction was kinda mixed. And I wasn’t alone. The internet didn’t really know what to make of it at first. Some folks were saying it was dull, repetitive, and too slow. You had people calling the vocals flat, the vib
Is She Out of Your League?
Alright, my good people. So the last few posts have been all about the ladies, but fellas, do not fret. I didn’t forget about y’all. This one’s for you. I really think this topic is going to help (ladies, don’t stop reading here. I want your feedback. Tell me if I’m missing the mark!) Ther
What Do We Do With Ye Now?
I still remember riding in the backseat while my mom played College Dropout. “Jesus Walks” hit different when you’re eight years old and already asking questions about God and self-worth. Later, I’d walk around the house mouthing the words to “All Falls Down,” captivated by the musi
This “YN” Sh*t Is Played Out
The first time I saw one of those “YN” skits on TikTok, I laughed. It was a guy handing food to a YN from what looked like a Popeyes drive-thru. They were out of chicken though, so he only had red beans and rice for him (and a biscuit). So when the YN realizes this, […]
Who Really Created Rage?
Rage music is a recent wave in hip-hop, a buzzy, hyper-energetic microgenre of trap that cranks everything to the extreme. Characterized by distorted synths, pulverizing bass, and mosh-pit energy, rage songs feel like adrenaline on wax. It’s loud, chaotic, and emotionally charged, blending the agg
You too damn grown for that
Okay, let’s talk. I wasn’t planning on diving too deep into this Shannon Sharpe situation at first. Honestly, celebrity drama usually feels like noise after a while. And yeah, celebrity headlines are loud right now. Kanye’s doing the most again too. But this? This hit a different nerve. Still,