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One Week Review: Star on Everyday Struggle
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In late December, the internet was shook when it was learned that Joe Budden, co-host of Complex’s Everyday Struggle would be leaving the show. A lot of the fans, including myself, criticized the move, to the point that many anticipated the show’s ending soon in 2018. But that sentiment soon…
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We’re Wasting our Breath on R. Kelly
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“It’s 2017 and people are still defending R. Kelly” That’s because it’s 2017 and people are still wasting their energy on what this man is doing. Don’t get me wrong, he’s been accused of some bad shit and has had some questionable behavior but this latest incident proves we gotta…
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Four Things I got to Take Away from Jay-Z’s 4:44
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Apparently Jay-Z dropped his latest album, “4:44”, but I couldn’t tell from all the quotes and download links people posted. In all seriousness, it was a great moment for hip hop, from the rollout all the way to the differing opinions. As far as the latter goes, there are only…
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All Eyez on My Blog: Reaction to the 2pac Biopic
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2pac was arguably one of the greatest rappers and most interesting individual in the history of hip hop. Producer L.T. Hutton and director Benny Boom wanted to make sure you knew that in the film, All Eyez on Me. The movie, titled after the emcee’s famous double album, focuses on…
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Could Nicki Minaj Catch the Long-Awaited L for Best Female Rapper at this Year’s BET Awards?
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For years, the Best Female Rapper category at the BET Awards has always been dominated by Nicki Minaj, the same way Lebron James has dominated the NBA Eastern Conference; probably because, just like the East, there was not much competition to nominate. Outside of Nicki, female rappers have not really been…
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This is Why a J.J. Watt/Tony Romo Trade is a Horrible Idea
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Nothing troubles me more than seeing my black public figures get messed up on drugs. So it hurt my heart to learn that someone let Hall-of-Fame wide receiver Cris Carter smoke a pound of rocks and tell the world the Houston Texans should trade defensive end J.J. Watt for Dallas…
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Most LIT/Trifling Costumes of Halloween 2016
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Halloween may very well be one of the most fun holidays of any year for all ages. There’s trick or treating, parties, pumpkin carving and decorating for a whole month. Obviously the most exciting part of Halloween is putting on costumes. For one day out of the year we get to…
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My Favorite Shows Re-Written through its Black Female Characters
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Historically, black people have always felt some type of way about how black women were portrayed in television. Usually a subservient or angry type role would be associated with such characters. But what I have found is that there are shows out there that put black women in character spaces deeper…
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Made in my Head: What I Learned from the 30 for 30 doc on O.J.
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ESPN’s OJ: Made in America 30 for 30 documentary was LIT! The 5 part series focused on the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson. Watching this, I couldnt help but offer a few thoughts OJ Caught a Wave One of the main themes of the trial was the black vs.…
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Stop Making Excuses for 50 Cent
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Before Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, there was 50 Cent’s music career. A movement that was built on entertainment propelled by the disdain he had for his peers and slanderous statements he would spew. As he is getting older, beef is being forgiven but music is not so much popping anymore.…