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Money Ain’t a Thang…or is It?
A few weeks ago I watched a clip of The Dream claiming that he made $15 million in royalties for Rihanna’s “Umbrella”, an incredible amount for what seems to have been an effortless job. Days later it was revealed that …
Will You Be My Wifey?
What in the hell is a “wifey”? Microsoft Word doesn’t even recognize my typing it in this word processor. Why are so many men gifting women with the
No Love??!
Who were you expecting? Jesus Christ? Did you assume once former Illinois senator Barack Obama assumed the role of United States President he’d next give sight to the
The Help
Why is “the help” famous? And no, I’m not talking about the inspirational book or empowering movie. I’m talking about the personal assistants, managers, agents, personal chefs, trainers,
Hip-Hop and R&B: Why It’s Time for a Divorce
Soul Train creator and longtime host Don Cornelius famously expressed his dislike of and inability to understand the appeal of rap music. Indeed, R&B and hip-hop are black
Hopelessness for Sale for the Soul
Three … Two … One - As I released my lips from her sweet tongue I tasted victory. We made it to a new year and excitement was
Soul Renewed
“Am I supposed to change? Are you supposed to change? / Who should be hurt? Will we remain? / You need a resolution, I need a resolution /
My Musical Journey through Love
‘Twas the night before Christmas and a few feet from where a man vows to love a woman until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, artists’ renderings of
Love, Soul, and Hip-Hop
“… Dealing with a heart that I didn’t break I’ll be there for you, I will care for you I keep thanking you, just don’t know.” –Drake. Whoa, wait,
Hazed To Death: The Unstoppable Tradition
Prior to writing this story, I sat down, shut up, researched and interviewed before drawing a conclusion or commenting. "I said I was amazin’. Not that I’m a Mason.”




















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