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Tom Brady is The Great White Hope…and a certified cheater

Super Bowl LI was the third full NFL game I have seen this year.  I have been on a #BoycottNFL kick since last year.  The Colin Kaepernick protests only emboldened my distaste for the modern plantation known as the National…

The Swift Chancellor Report ep. 30 “End of The Year Thoughts”

The Swift Chancellor Report ep. 30 “End of The Year Thoughts” Wes discusses the corporate influence on Hip-Hop and how real leadership cannot come solely from the major outlets. He also breaks down the Law of Diffusion of Innovation and…

Yasiin Bey, a Bridge to the Golden Era, Delivers His Farewell

Hip-Hop in many ways has always been spurred on by the young.  The flexible and ever changing nature of a fluid culture often responds to the newest expression of style, slang and setting.  There will always be that young 18…

Why Representation Matters More Than Ever

Zuree Dolls / Instagram   As I was doing the usual scrolling on social media Friday morning, I couldn’t help but notice a Huffington Post article about a doll that’s taking the world by storm. The name of this adorable…

Run D.M.C. Sues Walmart & Amazon For Trademark Dispute

  Iconic Hip-Hop group Run-D.M.C. has filed a $50 million lawsuit against both Amazon and Walmart following a trademark dispute. Court documents say that Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, owner of the group’s name and brand, filed suit against the two retail…