Category: Editorial
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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…
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Let GOD Sort Em Out by Cornell Dews
I remember a time when people of a certain age were pleading with the industry to make Hip Hop music for grown ups. It was an untapped market. We, the 40 and over crowd, were too old for the freestyle,…
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Sinners and Music: A Reflection on Culture and Consequence by Cornell Dews
SINNERS Buddy Guy was the elder Blues player in SINNERS. Buddy Guy’s daughter is the rapper Shawnna. Shawnna’s most popular song while signed to DTP was “Getting Some Head.” In the movie, cunnilingus was a theme. A reach? Maybe.…
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Shedeur Sanders and the Intentional Narrative being written about him
by Cornell Dews There appears to be a certain narrative that’s being painted of Shedeur Sanders. Shedeur is an outstanding quarterback. He is a projected top 10 2025 NFL draft pick. He is also the son of Hall of Famer…
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Community, Elders, and a Lost Connection to GOD
by Cornell Dews I’m old enough to remember asking GOD to forgive us when we cursed. Do you remember us doing that? I’m also old enough to remember us being apologetic and asking for forgiveness from our elders whom we…
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Positive Actions Over Political Discontent by Cornell Dews
My grandmother said, “unless you’re prepared to go to war or fallout with people you love, don’t discuss politics or religion.” People are mad about the Presidential election results. People are mad that Trump won again. People are mad that he’s ready to…
