The Classifieds

Hip-Hop music was founded and rooted in the streets and it captured all of its surroundings. The tales of gunfire and illegal transactions always found its way to the top but there were also other touchy subjects that littered many records from rappers over the years.

Politics and religion. The two topics of discussion you’re taught to steer clear of as youth. Where as the former usually draws its allegiance from a particular social standing, the latter is based on faith principles that are usually instilled during upbringing. To go against one’s religious beliefs is the equivalent of badmouthing their mother. […]

Regardless of what faith you practice, it is hard to avoid the pricey elephant in the room when it comes to certain religious preachers. They have turned their places of worship into literal cash cows.

Interracial dating is no longer taboo or a thing for just the fellas. It’s smack dab right in our faces as we see more women of color opening themselves up to date those various ethnicities. In other words, it’s reshaping our culture as we know it.

While Hip-Hop started out as a reflection of what African-Americans and Latinos were experiencing in the inner city, the culture is now a global phenomenon. So it is no surprise we often find rappers flicking it up with random White people.

You can blame slavery, poor race relations or even a lack of respect for their mommas, but rappers have long been obsessed with white girls.

Remember when Jay Z sparked a debate about rappers and charity when he announced that his “presence” was charity? Thankfully for us, these guys aren’t as frugal as Hov the MC.

Last night in the early morning (May 25), rapper T.I. and boxing champ Floyd Mayweather got into a brawl at a Fat Burger in Las Vegas. Allegedly, the root of the altercation was Tip’s wife, Tiny.

When it comes to dating everyone should feel comfortable courting people outside our their own race. Then you have men of color who specifically seek out white women.

What do you think of swirly relationships?

Chicago has done it again and that is not a coronating statement.

As highlighted in Moguldum Studios’ Gunland documentary, the gun and gang violence that has gripped the Chicago streets continues to play out as a harrowing tale of despair. Although Mayor Rahm Emanuel and top officials have promised to slow the carnage, victims of gun violence continue to mount at high numbers.