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The U.S. education system is marred by scandals that threaten its integrity and future – from funding to cheating in college admissions. On March 11, 2019, President Trump and Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos proposed budget cuts to education funding. The 2020 budget aims to deduct $7.1 billion from the education department compared to the previous…
R. Kelly can’t seem to stay out of the news since the release of “Surviving R Kelly”, a docu-series that sent the country spinning as women came forward with horrific stories that penetrated our minds with images we will not soon forget. As humans, we hear something as startling as this R Kelly scandal, and…
Almost everyone has dreams of stardom in some form or fashion. Many of which include a recording deal or maybe independent success. However, no matter the dream, if you want to achieve or maintain a career, there is one thing you need to know. Nobody owes you shit. Yeah, I get it. You think you…
We usually avoid the whole gossip/beef shit on this site, but every so often there is an opportunity to grow – a learning moment if you will. The way Kevin Hart handles Mike Epp’s seemingly bitter and often unnecessary critiques is something we all should strive to assimilate. Instead of exchanging in unpleasantness, Hart showed…
As a Black-owned independent media outlet, we take pride in the perseverance it took to remain in this game for so many years. We believe there is plenty of room, if not an urgent need, for more media outlets to support black culture – hip hop is black culture. But, what we’re not going to…
A friend: So Kanye isn’t black now? Most people who use the term Uncle Tom, never read the book from which it was derived, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The slave Thomas was written to be the hero because of the character’s unconditional Christian-faith-driven love for people including his masters. Even as they savagely beat him to…
That’s right, I said it. This is not hating, but a real honest perspective of DJ Akademiks’ contribution to hip-hop. Before I justify the opinion that the title so clearly announces, I want to say that I acknowledge his accomplishments as far as successfully building a brand that has not only brought him recognition but…
On December 22, 2017, while much of America was bracing itself to receive presents; the city of Los Angeles/West Coast Hip-Hop was robbed of a truly precious gift. Hearts are heavy upon hearing the news of our Brother and longtime GoodLife Emcee & Project Blowed Crew original Keshawn “GANJAH-K the Chronic” McClendon passing just a…