Showing posts with the label Rap Culture

Twerk Police

And I missed this?! This first thing has nothing to do with twerking. But if you enjoy Fall Out Boy and Panic! At the Disco, then do whatever you have to see them in concert. They're amazing. And…

I'm A Black Woman And I Don't Twerk: A Look At Cultural (Mis)Appropriation

I'll allow a few extra moments for you to react to the title of this post before I begin. First of all, I'd like to blame this week's internet buzz for forcing me to use the word "tw…

Accidental Racist: Progressive or A Step Back?

I was going back and forth with a family member about writing this blog post.  She felt that I should just keep  it quiet and wait until I fully assess what everyone is saying before I form my own op…

Saartjie Baartman's Story: The Big Booty Girl Origin

One of the things that we as black women often struggle with are the ugly stereotypes that were facilitated centuries ago by male oppressors. When I was younger, I used to watch music videos 24/7. …

Chilltown TV: A Hip-Hop Cartoon Comedy Series

Chilltown, a hip-hop oriented cartoon web series, launches its fourth fabulously funny foray into a new realm of hilarity, K Deuce and the Biz, on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 on the ChilltownTV You…

I Don't Listen To Current Hip Hop...Why Are You So Shocked?

I saw an episode from the new webseries The Unwritten Rules the other day and there was a scene that was so profound and struck me in such a significant way, that I had to write about it.  In the sc…

Fear Of A Black Hat

Remember the movie Fear Of a Black Hat ?  Who could forget this 1994 hip hop mockumentary about the rap group N.W.H. (Niggaz With Hats).  The cheeky title was a knock-off from the popular group N.W.A…

The De Facto Black Nerd: Should There Be One?

I am a very inquisitive person.  I also never like to take things at face value and prefer to do my own research before coming to a conclusion. Call me crazy, but that's just how I do.  Must be t…

Is Anyone Else Tired Of "Swagger?"

So I'm on BGN this morning, and reading a recent post about nerds and swagger . For the record, I feel that the whole idea about "swagger" is a concern for the young, immature, and ima…
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