French Montana Rocks Webster Hall

Published on XXL May 22nd, 2013  French Montana belted out his signature “HAAAHNNN” from backstage of his Webster Hall Excuse My Continue reading →

Kid Ink Tears It Down at Gramercy Theatre

Published On XXL May 8th, 2013 On Monday May 6, the East Coast made a Westside connection at the Gramercy Continue reading →

Ain’t No Such Things as Halfway Crooks. Or Accidental Racists

Here’s an excerpt from my latest piece on Rap Genius, published on April 9, 2013: Paradise is very nice, when Continue reading →

How I Learned To Forgive My Father

Here’s an excerpt from my latest piece, published on Ebony Magazine Online April 4, 2013: My father has always been around, but Continue reading →

Dear Shyne, Ask Yourself: ‘What Is A Classic Album?’ Ya Bish!

Published On October 31, 2012 In hip hop, one man’s opinion is another man’s headache. Sometimes, it’s simply just a Continue reading →

The Hungry Soul Feeders: TiRon & Ayomari

Published On September 27, 2012 Every day, I’m standing outside trying to sing my way in: “We are hungry, please Continue reading →

The Unsung Words of Frank Ocean’s “Bad Religion”

Published On July 12, 2012 All that we know of Frank Ocean today is that he’s human. He reveals bits Continue reading →

Professor Rapper: 7 Uncommon Black History Facts, As Told By Kendrick Lamar

Published On February 23, 2012 Even though Black History Month’s relevance is debated by some Americans, the fact that the Continue reading →

All in the Name of P****: 7 Women Who Made Fresh Beef Into Poison Meat

Published On February 5th, 2012 We’re all familiar with the “Hip Hop Battle,” when (usually) two men are engaging in Continue reading →

DIY: Turning The RG Shirt Into An RG Lady-Tee

Published On December 31, 2011 NB: Order the new Rap Genius “Where’s Jay-Z?” T to look extra-sexy! For the RG ladies Continue reading →