Kevin Idris Lawal’s ‘Young, Black & Blue’ EP Review
Young, Black & Blue is a window into Idris Lawal’s spirit, dedication, and resilience when face to face with hate, facing mistakes, dealing with heart-aches, and trying to find one’s…
What Can We Learn from the Deaths of Lil Peep and Mac Miller?
“Ain’t shit changed since Lil Peep died,” rapped Denzel Curry. For many, the death of Lil Peep was seemingly a wake-up call. Amid many high profile deaths, many rappers have…
Why Lil Dicky Continues to Be Problematic
Lil Dicky has been on my radar since his debut, and I’ve often brought him up on the podcast over the years. Much to Brian’s chagrin, I’ve often defended Dicky’s…
The Art of the “Sneak Diss”
Why the Sneak Diss? Why use the sneak diss? Rap is a contact sport. It’s often in your face, up close and personal; much to the chagrin of its critics…
Who is J.Prince?
Who is the mystery impresario who allegedly called off Drake’s blistering diss that would have supposedly ruined Pusha-T’s career? Originally, a used car salesman in the Fifth Ward of Houston,…
The Definitive Guide to Glizzy: Etymology, Culture, Safety, and Culinary Hot Spots
Glizzy is slang with two primary meanings: 1) A hot dog, popularized on social media (e.g., “glizzy gobbler”). 2) A slang term for a firearm, particularly a Glock pistol. The…