Dweeb: A synonym for geek or nerd, first used in the 1960s, recently became a part of the hip-hop lexicon when Jim Jones lambasted Nas for his protest of Fox news’ racist reporting outside of the network’s Manhattan offices. (Watch Nas here)
According to Jones:
“…We don’t wanna hear that bullshit you tryna kick, man. That propaganda shit. Fuck outta here. It’s 2008 and it’s a recession. Let’s talk about that. Let’s talk about getting back, finding out how we make some fuckin’ money in these fucked up times. (Watch Jim Jones here) More »
Watch what you watchin’/Fox keeps feeding us toxins/Stop sleeping, start thinking outside of the box and /Unplug from The Matrix doctrine/ But watch what you say Big Brother is watchin’
-Nas
“Sly Fox”
• Nas Speaks • Lupe Fiasco on Nas • MTV Nas Coverage • Nas on Colbert
Written by: Rob Mania
Comedian, George Carlin will be remembered by the mainstream media for his “Seven Dirty Words” routine. Ironically, the point he was trying to make was that these words were not bad, and they were used in everyday conversation. More »
Written by: Twilight Eye
In a world of Nielson ratings and demographics, it’s hard not to loath the fact that television is so vile. The foremost signs of the impending apocalypse are on CNN everyday–Tom-Kat, Brittany, and Lohan. They celebrate the worst elements of society, divorcing families (Hogan’s), bad parenting (Nanny shows), and pure unadulterated gluttony (Meet the Kardashian’s). Why are these influences in our homes and around our children? Sadly, this cultural perversion is one we truly enjoy. More »
Written by: Baldwyn
Most folks know T.I. as the multi-platinum rapper, actor, Grammy award winner and self-proclaimed King of the South. To others he’s T.I.P., the grand hustler, rubber band man, urban legend…and convicted felon. Since getting hemmed on multiple guns charges, Clifford Harris Jr. negotiated a plea bargain, which requires community service, talking to kids about the dangers of making the same mistakes he’s made. Watch Clifford chop it up with Touré on the BET News special, “T.I. Speaks” airing tonight at 7:30. My question: Is he the right messenger and should BET have provided him with this platform?
Written by: Q
This Friday your boy (with my Fuzion counterparts) will be leading a forum at an NYU conference on Media and Messaging as it relates to the Black/Latino male population.. I’m excited and as I’ve been doing my due diligence on the media, I’m turning this vehicle into a sounding board for voices of reason.. AOG style.. More »
“Wooooooow”–Flavor Flav
We got lost driving around Marbella, Spain many times today. Feeling bummed, I decided to fiddle with the radio. I worked the controls until out of nowhere I hear Beanie Sigel on the radio. As I listened something shocked me. All of a sudden, I looked at my girl and was like “what— they said… Nigga.” More »
Check out this new anti-smoking ad for ASH (Action on Smoking and Health), which substitutes the image of the Twin Towers with two towering cigarettes. The fine print reads: Terrorist related deaths since 2001: 11337. Tobacco-related death since 2001: 30,000,000. Around the Net, bloggers are condemning DDB, the ad agency responsible for the image. Copyranter asks, “Next time, why not add little floating pieces of ash to represent the WTC workers who jumped to their deaths?” My question: Does this cross the line or is it an effective way of communicating the dangers of smoking?
At this point I’m ready to declare a vote Hillary Clinton a vote for George W. Bush.
Even though I was at odds with Clinton when she voted to give the Bush Administration the permission to go to war, I forgave her. But now I’ve officially given up on Clinton. I mean really, this whole 3 a.m. ad nonsense seems like they pulled this tactic right out of the Karl Rove goody bag. More »
Is it me or has “The Wire” lost some zeal? Previous seasons had the streets buzzing. This season feels safe. It’s not surprising though. Once you start listening to the praise, you become self-conscious. Its kinda like when someone realizes you’re watching and all of a sudden they start acting shy.
Regardless, here’s an interesting column by Sudhir Venkatesh of the NY Times. Venkatesh, author of “Gang Leader for a Day,” dissects the show with a group of gangland buddies, asking “what do real thugs think of The Wire” You can catch up on the entire series here. More »
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