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The Problematic Playlist: Songs With Questionable Lyrics That We Can’t Let Go Of
Have you ever been singing along to a song and then suddenly realize it has lyrics that would get you dragged if you said them aloud on Twitter? I’m talking about songs that could be classified as rape-culture anthems, or that advocate violence against women or sex with underage girls, or all of the above.…
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Tributes to Jermaine Dupri and Cameo Are Just the Reasons to Tune Into the Bounce TV Trumpet Awards
Last year’s Trumpet Awards on Bounce TV came just weeks after the black-focused network acquired the long-running show, so they didn’t get a chance to really put their stamp on it. This year is totally different. As the jam-packed red carpet raged on one side, there was a straight-up party on the other at Atlanta’s…
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10 Best Christmas Hip-Hop Songs, Ranked
From the Temptations’ “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas” to John Coltrane’s “My Favorite Things” to Oscar Peterson’s “White Christmas,” black folks have contributed to the sonic landscape of the Christmas holiday in unforgettable fashion. Since Christmas parties are a universal part of the season and because hip-hop is the music of…
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Ludacris Has Ludicrous Hospitality Rider Requirements And We Need To Talk About This!
There are very few things in 2016 that take me by surprise. After all, we live in a world where our federal government can look at my paltry checking account and insist that I owe them more money than they already take out of my pay stub. However, I was legitimately taken aback to find…
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Last Night, Empire Pushed Ridiculous To New Levels
***If you haven’t seen this episode yet but intend to, you probably should not read further. If this is you, why’d you even click the link, tho?*** If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: I love Empire. Almost none of it makes any sense nor is it even remotely possible. That…
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Is Furious 7 A "Black" Movie? (Hint: Yes)
Last weekend, as I watched Furious 7 confirm that it’s both the most ridiculous and the most dependable movie franchise ever — it’s basically the movie version of the cheddar bay biscuit — I couldn’t help but ponder a few metaphysical queries, namely… 1. Is there a person whose job is to spray The Rock with sweat…