Rapper Tweets about Driving Drunk, then Dies a Few Minutes Later
by Dr. Boyce Watkins A rapper who thought that it was fun to brag on Twitter about drinking and driving died shortly after sending his last tweet. The tweet by the rapper “Inkyy” was YOLO, which means “You only live once.” It appears that his sudden death confirms his expectation…he’s only going to live and [...]
Justice Served? Woman Who Shared Music Online Fined $9,000 Per Track, $222,000 in Total
Is sharing stealing? If you purchase a song, can you freely share it with others? Or is that stealing? If you were still wondering, then wonder no longer, because the verdict is in. RT.com reports: An American woman from Minnesota accused of sharing songs online will have to pay for her passion for downloading. A [...]
Michelle Obama Teaches Dr. Oz How to Dougie; Does She Know about the Sexist Profanity of the Lyrics?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Michelle Obama took a visit with Dr. Oz on his TV show, using her popularity to bolster her husband’s chances at reelection. Michelle is a superstar in the Obama campaign strategy, as she is one of the most beloved figures in America. The episode with Dr. Oz, which airs on September [...]
Michael Clarke Duncan Was Concerned that His Weight Might Cause Health Problems
Lots of fans around the world were shocked and disappointed to see the demise of actor Michael Clarke Duncan. Duncan, who just died from a heart attack, was always known for his massive size. The actor grew up in Chicago Illinois in a single parent household. He couldn’t finish college at Alcorn state because he [...]
Tyra Banks Called Misleading for Bragging about Graduating from Harvard Business School
Some of us have been led to believe that Tyra Banks graduated from the Harvard Business School. The fact is that this isn’t true. Getting a certificate for a nine-week course in a non-degree extension program is very different from going through the grit and grind of a four year college degree or even an [...]
Dr. Boyce: Does Hip Hop Influence Young People? Just Ask Adolph Hitler or any Good Psychologist
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, KultureKritic.com Today I did an appearance on Hot 97 in New York City with Lisa Evers, Dr. Christopher Emdin and a few other people. The conversation centered around whether hip hop has any impact on what our kids are doing with their lives. The question is simple for anyone who’s spent [...]
Willow Smith Wrote a Letter to Tupac?
The older she gets, the more people become intrigued with little Willow Smith. She has a lot more flare and s***k than most kids her age, and is clearly the product of a Hollywood lifestyle. First, there was the incident with Willow coming out with the alleged tongue-piercing that she later said was fake (of [...]
Tough Times? Jay Leno Forced to take $10 Million Pay Cut and Tonight Show Fires 20 Staffers
Jay Leno shows us that all that glitters isn’t gold, as the Tonight Show is having some tough financial times. The show has reportedly laid off 20 – 25 employees and the host has taken a massive pay cut of $10 million dollars. It’s hard to feel bad for Leno, who was making way too [...]
Dr. Boyce: Did White Supremacist Music Cause the Sikh Temple Massacre?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Scholar John McWhorter wrote a piece for “The New Republic” about the recent Sikh Temple massacre and the man who caused it, Michael Wade Page. Wade Page was one of the few white supremacists who turned his anger toward people of color into real violence, killing six and wounding four others. [...]
Dr. Boyce: Thank You Harry, Keep Telling It Like It Is
by Dr. Boyce Watkins As I prepare to address students at Grambling University about the importance of giving back and having the courage to fight for social justice, my mind is drawn to the words of our predecessors who paved the way for all of us to have the freedoms that we enjoy to this [...]
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