Whoopi Goldberg aka My favorite Black Actress of all time… Born in New York “Caryn Elaine Johnson” she chose her stage name “Whoopi” from a “Whoopee” cushion because in her early life she was known to be “very gassy” and “Goldberg” because one of her parents told her “Johnson” wasn’t “Jewish Enough” to make it […]
January 25, 2012
What can I say about “The Weeknd” … hmm… I don’t know a ton about the artist… he’s Canadian (and Ethiopian I believe)… he’s dope (that means he’s really good for those of you who aren’t “hip”) he’s ONLY been out for about a year, He’s a great artist with at unique / refreshing sound […]
January 19, 2012
The legendary question that is asked Time and Time again amongst hip-hop/rap listeners: “Who’s the best rapper?” As an eclectic Hip-hop listener there are a few things that people MUST realise before they ask this question. 1) Not all Hip-Hop/Rap is the Same: Just like any other “Parent Genre” of music Hip-Hop or “Rap” as […]
January 16, 2012
Saul Williams My favorite poet plus a huge an inspiration to the poetic community. Hands down the most talented modern poet that I’ve probably ever heard. In 1998 he starred in the movie “Slam,” a movie about a young poet named Ray that is wrongfully accused of a crime and sent to jail. The movie […]
January 14, 2012
Donald Glover, Also known as “Childish Gambino” is an African-American Actor/Comedian/Rapper he also writes and produces. The unusual thing about Donald is… He’s actually VERY good at all three. His recent stand up is pretty damn funny, and He’s had lots of major and minor roles on Popular television shows. He is mostly recognized for […]
January 13, 2012
Created by Aaron Mcgruder in I believe 96 and went from a college newspaper up to a controversial award-winning cartoon. The Boondocks satirizes black culture and Politics often attracting heat and negative press, however teaching us important lessons through laughter in the mean time. I must add that when The Boondocks makes an example of […]
January 12, 2012
A word to the wise ain’t necessary – it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.
Bill Cosby
January 11, 2012
the 8 bit tie A few things for the Urban Nerd… I love it… that is all
January 3, 2012
Whoopi Goldberg aka My favorite Black Actress of all time… Born in New York “Caryn Elaine Johnson” she chose her stage name “Whoopi” from a “Whoopee” cushion because in her early life she was known to be “very gassy” and “Goldberg” because one of her parents told her “Johnson” wasn’t “Jewish Enough” to make it […]
February 3, 2012
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