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July 22, 2011 at 12:00pm

By Dallas

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Topics: American Identity, American Values, BET, Beyonce, Black Boys, Black Identity, Black Politics, capitalism, Community, education, Fame, hip-hop, Media, Men, Money, Music, Politics, Pop Culture, Working Class

Jay-Z and Kanye’s Out-Of-Touch, Wealth-Obsessed, Culturally-Irrelevant “Otis”

“Otis” is shallow, materialistic, wealth-worshiping nonsense. And if this “luxury rap” style is going to define Watch The Throne, Yeezy and Jigga might reemerge from their luxurious, million-dollar mansions in the sky to find themselves irrelevant to a culture founded on its ability to resonate with the common man.

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June 24, 2011 at 12:00pm

By Dallas

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Topics: BET, Black girls, chris brown, Domestic Violence, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Homophobia, LGBTQ, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, Violence, Violence Against Women, Women

An Open Letter To Chris Brown

But how long do you think this can last, Chris? You can’t play the villain forever. Eventually, you’re going to have to come to terms with what happened three years ago. Or at the very least stop being so fucking annoying.

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June 17, 2011 at 11:10am

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The Enduring Power of Tupac Shakur

His work spoke truth to a racist, capitalistic power structure, while at the same time attempting to usurp and dominate that structure with its own values and tools.That is why Tupac’s music was so powerful and dangerous. There will never be another like him.

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June 3, 2011 at 12:00pm

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Topics: BET, black feminism, Black girls, Black Politics, chris brown, Domestic Violence, Empowerment, Fame, Film, Girls, hip-hop, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, Sexual Harassment, Sexuality, Violence, Violence Against Women, Women, Youth

Rihanna’s “Man Down” Video, and the Irrelevance of the Parents Television Council

At the end of the day, if you think your kid is going to try to emulate the “Man Down” video, then you need to have a long, long talk with your child. In the meantime, the Parents Television Council should to shut the fuck up, let artists be artists, and find a cause that actually matters.

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May 31, 2011 at 2:00pm

By Justin L. Hill

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Topics: Black Boys, Black girls, Black Identity, Class Privilege, Gender, Identity Politics, LGBTQ, Men, Mothers, Patriarchy, Poverty, race, racism, Sexism, Sexuality, White Privilege, Youth

Yo Momma in Black FACE: As seen by certain White Gays

Do you think of your momma or grandma as an “inarticulate black welfare mother with 19 children?” If not you might be surprised to learn that certain–largely white–gays are paying big bucks to have one of their own dress up in drag and black-face as Shirley Q. Liquor, to be the MAMMY they never had [...]

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May 27, 2011 at 12:00pm

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Topics: BET, capitalism, chris brown, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Love, Media, Men, Money, Music, Nicki Minaj, Poetry, Pop Culture

Lil Wayne Inexplicably Releases An Acoustic Ballad Called “How To Love,” And It Doesn’t Suck

Naturally, my initial reaction was utter horror. I listened to it a couple more times, and hated it even more. Then I listened to it again, and inexplicably came to the conclusion that “How To Love” is a nice song. A really nice song.

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April 22, 2011 at 12:00pm

By Dallas

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Topics: BET, Black Family, Black Identity, Black Politics, Community, Empowerment, Fairytales, Fame, Film, Gender, Hollywood, Langston Hughes, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Politics, Pop Culture, Post-Race, Religion, Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry Is Full Of Sh*t….

This is lowbrow entertainment at its most blatant and exploitative. And that’s fine. Tyler Perry is undoubtedly a success. Great entertainers entertain their audience. But great artists challenge their audience. It’s about time Mr. Madea learned the difference.

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April 8, 2011 at 12:00pm

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Topics: American Values, BET, Black Identity, Black Politics, Booty, Christianity, Community, Empowerment, Fame, Gender, hip-hop, Homophobia, LGBTQ, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture

MISTER CEE’S ARREST, And Rap’s Fear Of A Gay Hip Hip Head

Hip Hop wants you to believe that gayness somehow cannot coincide with Hip Hop culture. But what happens when an established and widely respected figure in the culture is caught getting dome from a male prostitute? Apparently, that’s problematic. Go figure.

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April 1, 2011 at 11:20am

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Topics: chris brown, Drugs, Fame, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Media, Men, Michael Jackson, Money, Music, OFWGKTA, Pop Culture, Prince

The Weeknd’s “House of Balloons”: THE REVIEW

The Weeknd’s “House of Balloons” is something unmistakably different, relishing in an enrapturing mystery and irresistible insidiousness. Say hello to the dark, smoldering future of Rhythm and Blues.

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March 29, 2011 at 12:00pm

By Justin L. Hill

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Topics: Aesthetics, American Identity, American Values, capitalism, health, Humor, Masculinity, Men, Money, plastic surgery, technology, Youth

Men who nip, tuck and suc..

If you don’t already know, time is a cruel mistress who demands her “pound of flesh” by yearly ripping away our youth and vitality. Among my close circle of friends, all in our mid-to-late 20s, we have each begun taking action to thwart her evil plan. The telltale signs of aging are starting to become [...]

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