Category: Editorial
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Imaginary Players
I vividly remember when I first heard Jay Z’s Imaginary Player. It was a different time. I was a different person. I was riding around the city with my big cousin from New York. We were in his new candy…
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In my entrepreneurial mind I…
How do you plan your goals? As it pertains to my entrepreneurial dreams, I don’t plan my goals from A-Z. I have an idea, then I pursue it. And I keep, starting, stopping, learning (repeat). Every time I start over,…
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Beliefs That Shape Our Lives: A Personal Reflection
What I believe: What are some things you personally believe? What are somethings nobody can change your mind about? What Do You Believe?
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Reflecting Values: What Memphis Teens Teach Us About Influence
By now we’ve all seen the “first day of school” photo of the Memphis teens. A group of young people dressed in designer, flashing money. Practically every foreign designer house is represented. The young ladies hair is laid immaculate. And…
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@OriginalHotBoyTurk
Hot Boy Turk seventh studio album aptly titled Joseph is a banger. It’s an impressive body of work. His beat selection was impeccable. His lyricism and proven ability to immerse himself in the music, sharing personal testimonies, is bar none. …
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This Is Where My Happiness Comes From
List 30 things that make you happy. 30 Things That Genuinely Make Me Happy:
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French Montana: A Hip Hop Success Story
French Montana’s ascension in Hip Hop should be studied! A native of Morocco. Born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1984. Came to the states at the age of 13. He and his family moved to the Bronx. When he first arrived…
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Caught on Kiss Cam: The Debacle.
A “kiss cam” and some quick wittiness humor found an unexpected “couple” at a Coldplay concert. Instantly the man dropped to his knees as if he had loss something. He dropped like he was sniped. The woman, left standing alone…
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Top 50 Rappers Over 40: A “Definitive” List According to ChatGPT
There has been great music released by seasoned emcees recently. This made me think of using ChatGPT to initiate a valid debate. A debate about the “Top 50 Rappers Over 40.” This isn’t an original list of my own. And…
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Monetizing Stories: My YouTube Journey
I get on my wife’s nerves. Every time she walks into the bedroom or living room, I’m bunkered down in front of the television. Watching YouTube videos. If it’s not a n!gga talking about prison and street war stories, it’s…
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Dear Tank,
I met Tank before he became a superstar. He was introduced to me by a young man I hold in high regard. Tank’s best friend. They visited my classroom. We talked. And we laughed. I told Tank then that I…
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I Wish Kids Took School More Serious by Cornell Dews
What bothers you and why? As an Educator, I’m bothered by students who don’t put forth their best effort in school. Unfortunately, so many students do not equate success in school to success in the world. So they don’t take…
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Unpacking Shawn Cotton’s Take on Baltimore’s Music Struggles
Shawn Cotton from Say Cheese TV just said on the No Jumper Podcast, the reason no Baltimore rap artists will blow is because they sound like they’re from the UK. He then dragged the word “two” to exemplify what he…
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I know these 10 things for certain by Cornell Dews
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. GOD IS REAL! JESUS DIED FOR ME! According to my grandmother, a man isn’t fully attired if he doesn’t have a hat and handkerchief (and I believe her). The true saying…
