Minaj For Romney?!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Photo Credit: Thatgrapejuice.net ”I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy bitches is f—ing up the economy.“ The latest and greatest from American pop artists who could care less about the fans who support their music and promote their mindless lyrics. We miss the days when artists used their music for good. MSN Reports: Is Nicki Minaj voting for Mitt Romney? The rapper-singer, who is nearing a deal to become a judge on FOX’s “American Idol,” gives what appears to be an endorsement of the Republican presidential nominee on Lil Wayne’s “Dedication...
Harry Belafonte Calls Out Jay-Z and Beyonce for Selfishness
Monday, August 13, 2012
by Dr. Boyce Watkins reports for KultureKritic.com Harry Belafonte, who did a great deal of work for the black community during the Civil Rights Movement, is making no secret of the fact that he’s very disappointed in many young black celebrities when it comes to to social activism. Speaking this week with the Hollywood Reporter, Belafonte pointed out Jay-Z and Beyonce as prime examples of what he’s talking about. THR: Back to the occasion of the award for your acting career. Are you happy with the image of members of minorities in Hollywood today? Belafonte: Not at all. They have not told...
NBC’s Ill-Timed Monkey Commercial
Monday, August 6, 2012
NBC forced to apologise after ill-timed ad features a monkey doing gymnastics DailyMail.co.uk reports: NBC has become the centre of a race storm after airing an ad featuring a monkey performing gymnastics, right after showing the performance of Gabby Douglas, the first African-American to win Olympic gold. The network has since apologised for the advert’s poor timing, explaining: ‘No offense was intended.’ The controversy ignited as sportscaster Bob Costas wrapped his analysis of her incredible routine during the all-around competition last night. Costas said: ‘There are...
Must See: Boy Caught Abusing Daycare Toddlers
Monday, July 23, 2012
\ VICKSBURG, MS (WLBT Reports) Surveillance video from Kiddie City Childcare Center in Vicksburg shows a nine year-old’s reign of terror over a room of infants. The boy can be seen punching one little girl multiple times. Then choking another, then patting her back as she cries in pain. Another time he violently shakes another child. In an exclusive interview with a WLBT photojournalist, the boy’s aunt says the family is embarrassed by the attacks and the daycare should be shut down. “He bad. He fight but he don’t fight little babies. He do also have a problem. He take medicine...
How America and Hip-Hop Failed Each Other
Friday, July 20, 2012
Washington Post reports: If you’re wondering why hip-hop has often been angry, sneering, nihilistic and dystopic, you can blame the war on drugs, and how it feels to be on the wrong side of it. President Nixon announced a war on drugs, but it was President Reagan who started the modern battle in 1982, when hip-hop was in its infancy. This fight would not only shape the black community but also mold hip-hop, a music and culture whose undercurrent remains black male anger at a nation that declared young black men monsters and abandoned them, killing any chance they had at the American Dream. As...
RIP Ms. Melodie
Thursday, July 19, 2012
MTV reports: Ms. Melodie, member of the legendary Boogie Down Productions and ex-wife of BDP founder KRS-ONE has reportedly passed away. The Brooklyn native born Ramona Parker was signed to Jive Records where she released her debut album Diva back in 1989. Ms Melodie carved a name for herself in the hip-hop circuit thanks to memorable songs such as “Hype According To Ms. Melodie” and “Live On Stage.” One of Melodie’s latter appearances took place in the classic BDP led “Stop The Violence” video for the song “Self Destruction.” “I’m...
A Tribute to Bob Marley… Yes or No?
Monday, July 16, 2012
Since when has being called a parasite been an honor? Clarion Ledger reports Bob Marley has been dead for more than 30 years, yet he is not forgotten. His music is still played by man. And, now we have the Bob Marley parasite. The late Jamaican reggae guitarist and singer is now honored by the naming of a tiny blood-sucking parasite that infests fish on Caribbean coral reefs. Naming of the Bob Marley parasite isn’t mean as a lack of respect, said the scientist who coined the term. Arkansas State University marine biologist Paul Sikkel discovered the parasite off the U.S. Virgin Islands a decade...
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Minaj For Romney?!
Photo Credit: Thatgrapejuice.net ”I’m a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy bitches is f—ing up the economy.“ The latest and greatest from American pop artists who could care less about the fans who support their music and promote their mindless lyrics. We miss the days when artists used their music for good. MSN Reports: Is Nicki Minaj voting for Mitt Romney? The rapper-singer, who is nearing a deal to become a judge on FOX’s “American... Read More
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How America and Hip-Hop Failed Each Other
Washington Post reports: If you’re wondering why hip-hop has often been angry, sneering, nihilistic and dystopic, you can blame the war on drugs, and how it feels to be on the wrong side of it. President Nixon announced a war on drugs, but it was President Reagan who started the modern battle in 1982, [...]
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Frederick Douglass’ Take on 4th of July
“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” ….Fellow Citizens: Pardon me, and allow me to ask, why am I called to speak here today? What have I or those I represent to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, [...]
