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January 2, 2012 at 10:33am

By Summer M.

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Topics: Black motherhood, Dee Rees, Film, Kim Wayans, Pariah, Pop Culture, Precious

Pariah’s Pariah: A Review, a Critique

*Spoiler Alert* On Friday, Dee Rees’ much lauded independent film, Pariah will expand its release from four theaters to eleven, increasing the opportunity for many to view this incredibly important Focus Features release. Rees’ debut work has deservedly generated a deluge of critical praise, and should at the very least garner a few nominations come award [...]

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October 21, 2011 at 11:59am

By Dallas
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Topics: American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Black Men, Black-Jewish Alliance, capitalism, chris brown, Class Privilege, Community, Facebook, Fame, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Humor, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, race, Truth

WHY EVERYBODY HATES DRAKE, and Why They’re Wrong…

People really just don’t like Drake. And by that I mean the very idea of Drake. But like it or not, he’s about to go to the next level. I’d put money on it. And here’s why…

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October 17, 2011 at 8:47am

Is It Ever OK For White People To Say NIGGER?

Only Black people understand the true power of the word nigger. Does that mean only Black people can say it? Is it EVER ok for white people to say it? Sound off below!

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October 11, 2011 at 2:46pm

By Dallas
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Topics: 90's Baby, Afro-Centrism, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Fathers, Black Identity, Black Men, Black Politics, capitalism, Class Privilege, Community, Democracy, Empowerment, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Media, Men, Money, Music, Politics, Pop Culture, Poverty, Truth

Nas Brings Back THE REAL With “Nasty” Music Video

Nas’ music video for “Nasty” is a statement about what really matters: family, community, humility and respect. The money? ….A welcome bonus. Check out Nas’ “Nasty” music video at BlackYouthProject.com!

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October 7, 2011 at 12:15pm

By Dallas
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Topics: 2pac, 90's Baby, Afro-Centrism, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Men, Black Politics, Community, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, Post-Race, race

Are Black People Willing To Call Eminem The Greatest Rapper Of All Time?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion regarding which emcee they believe to be the greatest rapper of all time. Mine is Jay-Z. Yours might be 2pac. But is it OK for it to be Eminem?

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September 16, 2011 at 12:00pm

By Dallas
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Topics: 2pac, 90's Baby, Addictions, BET, Black Boys, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Blogging, Drugs, Fame, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Hollywood, Identity Politics, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, OFWGKTA, Pop Culture, Truth, Violence, Women

MUSICNEWS: Ice-T Doesn’t Like Hip-POP, Record Execs Trafficking COCAINE, and Rihanna’s New Album

MUSICNEWS: Ice-T Doesn’t Like Hip-POP, Record Execs Trafficking COCAINE, and Rihanna’s New Album Coming Soon…

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September 2, 2011 at 12:12pm

By Dallas
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Topics: Aesthetics, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Black Youth, Blogging, capitalism, Democracy, Drugs, Empowerment, Facebook, Fame, Girls, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Homophobia, Marijuana, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Odd Future Culture, OFWGKTA, Politics, Pop Culture, race, Violence, Women, Youth

Why You Should Be Taking Tyler, the Creator and Kreayshawn Seriously

But don’t be fooled. Their success is organic and real; not some record label’s scheme. The rise of artists like Odd Future and Kreayshawn (as well as Lil B and Waka Flocka Flame) is subversive to Hip Hop’s status quo.

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August 26, 2011 at 12:00pm

By Dallas
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Topics: BET, Beyonce, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Black Youth, capitalism, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Humor, Language, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Nicki Minaj, OFWGKTA, Pop Culture

Tha Carter IV, And Why LIL WAYNE vs. JAY-Z Needs To Happen…

If you ask me, this needs to happen. Just compare the aesthetic of Watch The Throne with the sound of Tha Carter IV. It’s opulence vs. simplicity. Grand statements vs. stream-of-conscience flow. The seasoned veteran vs. the ambitious youngster. A Young Money vs. Roc Nation battle would perfectly capture a growing generational gap within the Hip Hop community.

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August 22, 2011 at 8:00am

By Summer M.

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Topics: athletes, Music, Pop Culture, pop life, randomness, Sports

Commercial Break: Athlete Slash Musician

It seems I’ve been more polemical than usual these last few weeks. So how about something completely worthless and asinine–ok, more worthless and asinine than what I usually post here–this Monday? Because, frankly, all I have to say about The Help‘s (and The Smurfs’) continued box office success this weekend is: Effing really‽‽ (God bless the interrobang.) Anyway, in case [...]

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August 19, 2011 at 12:00pm

By Dallas
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Topics: American Identity, American Values, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Blogging, Culture of Deviance, Drugs, Fame, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Love, Marijuana, Media, Men, Money, Music, Poetry, Pop Culture, Sexuality, Youth

THE WEEKND Continues To Astound With New Mixtape “THURSDAY”

Thursday is not a cash grab or some collection of b-sides, and it never feels forced. The Weeknd’s second album is a fully-formed album, thoroughly conceived and well-executed. And considering the fact that it’s being released less than a year after its predecessor, and it’s still really good, I’d say Thursday is a more-than-worthy follow-up.

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