(ThyBlackMan.com) Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is known for his career in Hip Hop, the controversy he can stir, his prowess as a successful businessman, and for being the driving force behind some of the most popular shows on Starz. He has gone from the streets and bulletproof vests to suits ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Rock and roll, a genre that has shaped the musical landscape for decades, has roots that go deeper than most people realize. The story of rock and roll is a story of evolution, innovation, and the blending of different musical styles. And at the heart of this evolution is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Music and song has always served as a catalyst to help Black/African Americans maintain a sense of internal calmness and hope during strife; cultivate, embrace and express individuality; as well as represented that living connection to and displayed through craftily-strung together lyrics trophies of cultural history, knowledge and heritage. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) So many things of interest happened this past week that it’s hard to know where to begin. We’ve had the Hunter Biden case of lying on a gun application and not a word from the gun owners who defend any and every kind of gun ownership. They never care ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Inaugural event features live film score of THE CROW plus live concert with Skyzoo and Solemn Brigham / Marlowe Wilmington, NC – 3 Chambers, a festival that puts a spotlight on the fusion of hip-hop, martial arts, and anime, brings in its inaugural year this October 13th & 14th ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) G-Unit, an acronym for Guerilla Unit, is a hip-hop collective that has left an indelible mark on the music industry. This group, hailing from the South Jamaica neighborhood in Queens, New York, has been a significant influence in the East Coast hip-hop scene. The group’s members, including high-profile rapper ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I could begin speaking on the issues surrounding Essence Festival by talking about Essence, why its important to the culture, and what it means to New Orleans. However, I don’t think that will drive home the problem Essence is facing in dealing with New Orleans. Essence is making the ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) It has been stated that Harriet Tubman allegedly said she could have freed more slaves if more people knew they were slaves. Today I tell you it is the exact same situation. Slavery has not gone anywhere in America, it just changed form. Have we made progress? Yes. But not nearly as much ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) (***1/2) Romantic and social drama ignite this ode to love, tolerance and acceptance. “He’s a human!” Bellows Triton (Javier Bardem), an underwater sea god, who mistrusts those who live on land. “That doesn’t make him our enemy.” Exclaims Ariel (Halle Bailey), his mermaid daughter as she defends her love ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Black Rock & Roll has played a pivotal role in shaping the musical landscape, contributing to the genre’s artistic and cultural development. Despite its significance, the contributions of Black artists in Rock and Roll have often been overshadowed or underappreciated. This article delves into the roots of Black Rock ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was an American rapper, actor, and poet who has left an indelible mark on the world of hip-hop and popular culture. Born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York, he went on to become one of the most influential and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) This week the world lost one of its truly great freedom fighters in the person of Harry Belafonte. For roughly seven decades, Mr. Belafonte fought for human dignity with his fame, his influence – and his checkbook. As the Civil Rights Movement collapsed into cardiac arrest, Belafonte was at ...