Black Father Doesn’t Allow Kids To Wear Hoodies. After the tragic death of both Trayvon Martin & Mike Brown (RIP) at the hands of law enforcement’s, some may question if both would still be alive today if their skin color were different.
What? Rich Homie Quan Wanted To Quit Rap Already?
Although Rich Homie Quan has flourished musically over the past year, many dont know the turmoil him and his family are enduring. “I almost thought about giving up rap for a moment,” says Quan. “My uncle got shot this year. My dad got shot this year–he’s still in the hospital. My mother’s in the hospital now. I just lost my grandmother a week ago. All of that within, like, six months.” Quan’s mother was the victim of a poorly-planned surgery; his father was shot six times during a botched robbery. But he can’t stop (going in), he explains. “Music is the only way I can express myself.” Read more after the jump.
Ferguson Protestors Arrested As They Await Grand Jury’s Decision To Indict Officer; Resignation Discussed
Today [Nov. 21], there is a possibility that the grand jury in the Michael Brown Ferguson shooting are expected to release a decision as to if officer Darren Wilson will be indicted or not for the teen’s execution. The group of Wilson’s peers are allowed to meet up until January, however patience is running thin. Since the horrid day of Brown’s death, the city of Ferguson as been incited with riots, protests and arrests. With the decision waiting to be heard, more arrests have gone underway. Chants of, “Killer cops have got to go!” and more have forced police to arrest two more individuals. Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency and called in 400 National Guard troops to back up police. Hoping to keep the peace, Brown’s father has released a statement for protestors to remain calm. Check it out down bottom.
(Photos) Music Artist Jhonni Blaze Claiming Drake Is Her Baby Daddy?
Maybe she’s delusional or just has a seemingly colorful imagination. Whichever way you want to look at it, she’s wildin’! Rich Dollaz’s artist, Jhonnie Blaze, claims that may be the Drake is the father of her unborn child. *Sigh* Hit the jump for more…
(Video) RIP: Common Speaks Out On His Father’s Death
Chicago emcee Common recently suffered the tragic loss of his father, Lonnie “Pops” Lynn. Lynn’s thought-provoking and heartfelt poems played a vital part in the majority of Common’s albums. After the death of his dad, Common had some nice words to share in regards to the man who raised him. “The way he said things made me look at life and the world in a new way, in a different way. They always sparked a thought in my head. His words would always make me strive to achieve higher, to write better, to be more truthful with my words,” Common said. The entire Hip-Hop community sends our condolences and prayers to the family of Common. Take a look at some words he had to share in regards to his late father below.
