Take one insurrectionist president who spends 4+ years putting assorted size batteries in the backs of formally quiet but currently entitled racists across the country. Add loud entitled arrogant women (and men) who feel the right to abuse any and everyone who dense cater to their need for extra treatment and demand to have their way… aka a Karen. …

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed pics and vids of an extra bad granny with a super bad body testing mens eyesight and standards one twerk at a time. All of this to the obvious delight of the ladies in the comments as the the fellas continue to prove they don’t focus on much above the neck if the curves are crazy enoug…

On their own, the stresses and pressures of the modern world are nothing to scoff at. But when they’re compounded by the shady nature and cut throat ways of the music business? Its no wonder that the most secular and worldly of us will seek shelter strength and peace from a higher power. So no one is really shocked or surprised when people announce…

Age before beauty. A common saying known to cause a couple of laughs for many and tears for some. Mostly meant as an insult, backhanded compliments rooted in agism like these will normally cause more harm than happiness. But what happens when you find out two things can be true at the same time? When being over 30 or 40 doesn’t shut down the amount…

When it comes to the businesses of entertainment and fashion, there seems to be an unlimited list of ways to make money. There are folks who can spend entire careers focused on one or two specific lanes. And then there are those who can spend a lifetime exploring all the different niches, nuances and side hustles that actually generate a living wag…

Imagine creating something from scratch. Nurturing, protecting, growing, training and supporting something you cant replace, at the cost of long days and sleepless nights. Some people may look at award winning celebrity stylist @PilarScratchPR and think this applies to her brand. Some may look at the mother of actor model and handsome devil @RiverM…

There was a time when men made it a point to tuck their feelings and remain strong at all times. No matter how bad things were it was always understood that a man must be a pillar of strength and display no emotional of physical weakness in the situation. In other words… he had to be a man. It didn’t matter to the rest of the world what a man might…

There are a lot of people who dream about finding the one. That individual that inspires you to leave the rest alone, truly forsake all others and ride of die (but live) off into the sunset as a united front. Yep, plenty of people want a soulmate. Plenty of people don’t know what it takes to keep one. Plenty don’t realize thats why they’ve already …

The quote goes: Well behaved women really make history. But, what if the definition of whats “well behaved” changes? What if while some women are out there making history with their behavior, the great ones are redefining the very definition of what women behavior is acceptable and glorified, while challenging and changing the status quo on all lev…

Life comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. And thanks to body acceptance movements and fearless men and women on the front lines, so do the people who turn us on. And although the conversations on these topics are growing and evolving, its a far cry from the times when they weren’t being had at all. And there’s no one better to talk about it than …

Life goes on. Some people can accept this simple truth, prepare themselves for whats on the way and take it in as it comes. Other folks on the other hand, hate the idea that change is inevitable and dream of a life that remains just as it is now But those people don’t look or sound like former porn queen and current sports hostess @TheRealLisaAnn. …

No matter the age, era or area, in this life, it doesn’t matter who you are. When you look a certain way, the world is always going to have certain expectations of you. fIf you’re plus size, people may expect you to be unhealthy. When you’re tall, people may expect you to be athletic. And stereotypically when you’re attractive, people expect you to…

If you didn’t know there was tension between the African American and LGBTQIA communities? You could take a quick spin through Dave Chappelle’s last few Netflix comedy specials… and you STILL might not know. But the fact is, where some saw a master comedian in his true element of comparisons, contrasts and story telling combined with perfect timing…

If Covid 19 and the complete quarantine that followed taught any of us anything? it was how to sit down and be still… whether we wanted to or not. For some the solitude was a blessing in disguise. A chance to revamp, reset and recharge without the pressures of socialized distractions. For others is was a complete curse that brought a halt to social…

Being a legend isn’t something that happens overnight. As a matter of fact, claiming to be one off the rip, is actually the opposite of how that label gets properly acquired. The status comes overtime, quietly, after years of microphone mastery, consistent creativity and elevated excellence. In other words, as much as the internet might talk, there…

Being an expert is something that everyone loves to claim, while very few can actually back up and prove. When it comes to something as subjective as art? EVERYONE thinks their opinion is deserving of the same weight of the actual professionals. So what's it take to not only claim an expert opinion, but also be in the position to vet other experts …

When the pandemic hit? The lockdown that followed shifted life as we knew it. All kinds of things folks were used to doing to make and spend money evaporated. And in its place, a couple of innovations popped up to fill the void. And unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know how an innovation named #OnlyFans managed to replace the strip club,…

In this 24/7, 365 lifestyle of people broadcasting themselves for the Internet, it’s no wonder why the aesthetics are of the absolute highest importance. Faces, place and things are being broadcasted to all corners of the globe non-stop. So of course, all of the above had better look as good as possible if they’re going to be in the faces of the pu…

If there is one word you absolutely cant escape in 2021, its sex. Whether its clothes cars, drinks, doughnuts, ice-cream or insurance, from Meg Thee Stallion to the pretty people reading the news at night, sex appeal is a requirement form media, which places sex just about every place you look these days. But as much as the subject is unavoidable i…

When it comes to ultra competitive world of Hip-hop music, any reputation your earn is going to come with a tone of pressure. But if when it comes to launching careers and building stars, not to many titles hold the same weight as “super producer”. And no one knows that pressure better than the super producer known as @DrummaBoyFresh. Since his int…

The music business has a reputation for being relentless and ruthless when it comes to artists. Getting on stage is one thing, but getting in the door is a completely different story. And while everyone experiences the struggle, no one experiences it quite like the ladies of the industry. Nepotism, favoritism and the ever-present old boys network, …

In these last few weeks, we’ve all had to suffer through story after story about tragic ends to great men. In the last few months we’ve lost some of our favorite artists from a treasured era in Hip-Hop. And if you checked for Mic Geronimo’s interview on @DrinkChamps, you know just how close we came to losing another one. Thankfully the father and h…

We’ve all see the term old thrown around these days. Indeed, inside of what people consider a youth driven culture like Hip-Hop, the term is considered one of the highest forms of disrespect. Mostly because when we hear the term, we picture feeble, useless and slow. And when the participants value life as a teen, anything over 40 can be considered …

If there’s one thing that everyone should know about living in this world? Its that it does NOT owe ANYONE understanding, grace or patience. And while there are plenty of people who are eager to take advantage of that fact? There are others who see that fact and are eager to change it. And since it remains a fact, whether you’re a holding public of…

Some crimes are truly unforgivable. Plenty of people can and do justify stealing, assault can have its justification. Hell even drug dealing is legal depending on which state you’re in. But when it comes to extreme sexual violence against, men, women and children?In the minds of many, the offenders are rabid animals with two options on punishments.…

Inside the black community, there has always been the issue of colorism. With the history of some plantation slaves ending up working in the field and some ending up working in the house, the stigma’s of each have continued well into 2021. So it’s no wonder that as a lightskin/pretty-boy singer #LeoAmari has heard all the wisecracks and jokes befor…

In a world where attention in the new currency, when it comes to being a rapper in 2021, the goal is most definitely attention. With that in mind, knowing that sex has sold since the beginning of time its no wonder tons of ladies have used what they’ve got to get what they want. Add in the illusion of of being single and ready to mingle and you’ve …

When you think dangerous occupations in America? Your first thought is likely to be a cop, or a pilot or someone in the armed forcers. (Sidetone: The deadliest job in America is actually Logging). But when we talk about losing friends, family, social circle and presence? It doesn’t get risker in 2021 than a professional adult entertainer… and not f…

Has it occurred to anyone else that the cases of COVID 19 have begun to hit closer to home lately? With more people anxious to get back to life BC (before Covid) it seems that taking our collective get off the gas, in a rush to have the days we all remember, has lead to more cases due to carelessness. Add in the videos of folks losing their minds i…

Too many people in the year 2021, have no concept of what they’re getting themselves into. The wants, money, power, attention, all of the above, are still the same. And the extraordinary hoops people are willing to jump through to achieve the big three are still the same, there seems to be extra backlash about the consequences that come with the th…

Who’s the best person to judge the mistakes we make? When the Grammy’s overlooked Nas for decades, only to reward him now at the cost of other arguably better albums, who decided that was a good look? When your parents are raising you and making mistakes that you’ll have live and deal with for the rest of your therapy, can you judge them fairly, kn…

When it comes to life in the borough of Queens, Tales From The Hood is way more than a cheesy horror flick from the 90’s. Depending on what kind of life you live and friends you have, those tales can be a real life horror show. Or, they can be stories of struggle and inspiration for anyone listening. Overcoming obstacles and having good times with …

When it comes to the world of Hip-Hop? Rappers and attorneys kind of go hand in hand. Whether it’s a rapper fresh on the scene or and OG in the field, negotiating a contract or reducing a sentence, once you see a rapper, you know that an attorney won’t be too far behind. But how often do you see a rapper stopping everything to BECOME a lawyer? Well…

It takes a knack for rhyming words to be a rapper. a great set of vocal chords to be a singer and a good sense of timing and rhythm to be a DJ. But it damn near takes an extra eye to be a filmmaker. You’ve got to balance telling other peoples stories with entertaining an eager audience. Capturing the moments that matter to the film with the scenes …

There are apps for your pictures, apps for your families, apps for your thoughts and even apps for personal commercials. But when all the filters and editing allowed can’t cover up your personality, then comes the new app known as Clubhouse. And it seems that no one does it better than the all-time MC and current clubhouse curator, @BishopBrigante.…

There are tons of gems floating through the world that get passed down and passed around to people. Old cliches with the kind of wisdom necessary for blueprints towards better lives. But to be honest, whoever said “silence is golden” has apparently never met the man known as #MouseJones. As a host, personality and interviewer, the Brooklyn native h…

People these days love to through around the word hustle and glamorize everything associated with it. In addition, people also love to paint vivid pictures that glamorize every aspect of their street exploits. And lastly, men love to brag about the way women flock and can’t keep their hands off off them. And how on any given Sunday, they have their…

2020 was heartbreak and a heart ache at the same time. With forced solitude and heavy adjustments in everything from politics to entertainment to education, society took a major hit while trying to find a new normal. With 2021 providing a glimmer of hope for better days ahead, a lot of people are eager to shift the world back to more familiar times…

It's not easy to live in this world. The everyday trials and tribulations of the average Joe is bad enough. But with the added stresses and complications of Covid 19, divorces have skyrocketed and the need for therapy is through the roof. But as many have begun to break down, some have taken this as an opportunity to inspire. To show through their …

Covid 19 has hit every industry with the force of a mack truck, driving at full speed, while holding a sledgehammer. And with no gatherings in public spaces, venues being shuttered and live shows being shelved, no side has been hit quite like the entertainment industry. How ironic that during these extra dark days, the very field we’d need to carry…

It’s the end of the year and that normally means there are a couple of things you’re definitely going to see. The first being a gang of exchanged gifts. And the second being a whole bunch of end of the year best of list. But when it’s comes to a year strangled with lockdowns and lock ups, how do you objectively pull off either one of those? Has not…

Imagine for a second, that you could do anything you wanted sexually. Imagine being free to go forth and discover everything you were into, trip over the things you weren’t and live with no shame in finding out which was which. Imagine living with no fear of being judged by the people in your close family or circle of associates because they all ac…

When does it end? If its not random women twerking on tables at brunch with no home training whatsoever? Its a rapper complaining online about how no one will cosign them and how they deserve more attention that they’re getting, What’e behind it all? Has everyone lost their collective minds at the exact same time? Or has the entitlement thats alway…

When you hear the phrase “health is wealth” enough, it naturally starts to feel like just another cliche. Unfortunately, the rich get sick and prove it to be much more everyday. And if 2020 has taught us anything, its that health is may be just as hard to gain as money, and twice as hard to keep. For a prime example, you don’t have to look any furt…

When the subject of violence amongst rappers is the subject, everyone knows the problems. And if the tragic ends of up and comers like King Von & Mo3 along with the shootings of household names like Benny The Butcher and Lil Boosie have taught us anything, it’s that the answers to these issues can’t be come soon enough. And even though rappers seem…

Whether its cooking in the kitchen, cooking in a courtroom or just cooking someone verbally, black women have a rep for getting the job done. No matter the height, weight, shape or mix, black women have been in the spotlight a lot in the last few weeks. With the national election in the backdrop, former prosecutor turned Vice President elect. Kamal…

Whether you’re on TV or running for office, ain’t easy being the man everyone remembers. Fame looks good from the other side of the screen, but when you’re supposed to performing on AND off camera? Being under the lens in real life ain't all its cracked up to be. The odd part is, as far as most folks are concerned, Black Ink Crew’s Puma has the bes…

For every woman with enough money for a selfie stick calling themselves a model on IG, there’s someone with a new iPhone, android and a white wall that’s calling themselves a photographer. Getting through the unqualified hordes on either side to try and find the real talent is a a migraine waiting to happen. When phones take the place of cameras, s…

Yep, looks like it’s about that time to stand in line and elect another president into office. On one side, theres the current #Republican #POTUS #DonaldTrump.On the other side? The former VP and current Democratic canidate #JoeBiden. And in the middle, there’s us, the American people, trying to decide on who we want to follow for the next 4 years.…

There’s a new term making the rounds in society these days. A buzzword thats taking its place amongst others like triggered toxic and normalize. And that word would be “nuanced”. The dictionary defines it as “characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.” But what about in the real world? How does it affect LGBTQ relations and dealings a…