Man, we been on our grind for a while now. When I say "our"... I mean you and I.... all of us. We're out there work'n try'n to get by day to day. Some of us have families to support and others have the whole block on our backs. It seem like everyone depends on us. So, we stay busy, busy, busy... all the time. Some people look up to us as if we carry them through the fire... and ... Read more
Just last week, I had a friend that sent his gold chain out to one of those businesses that offer cash for your gold. He bought his chain for $600 a couple years back. When he sent his chain out, the company offered him $45!!! How fucked up is that?! Apparently, there's been a ton of people that complained about the same shit. I know times are gett'n hard these days, but to be honest to you, the price of gold ... Read more
Just recently, I ran into another rapper that kept complaining about "haters". As he talked about how haters were getting on his last nerve, I couldn't help but to remember one particular story from a show I did before. It was a small bar with a tiny stage. Every Friday night, the owner of the bar was cool enough to give local rappers a chance to showcase their talent. There were around 5 acts that had to perform before it ... Read more
Groupthink - Definition: a psychological phenomenon that can occur in groups of people. Rather than critically evaluating information, the group members begin to form quick opinions that match the group consensus. Groupthink seems to occur most often when a respected or persuasive leader is present, inspiring members to agree with his or her opinion. Groupthink is sometimes positive but is more often seen in a negative light, particularly in the United States and other countries that value individual opinion. Mass hysteria can be ... Read more
I keep seeing lists dedicated to the best rappers of all time... but what about the most underrated? Often times, when I get into talks about this, everyone tries to figure out WHY they're underrated. It's funny because no one ever agrees on any one reason why a number of great rappers don't get their proper shine. Why do they hardly show up on anyone's top 5 list? Personally, I think it's because every time people talk about a top ... Read more
