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Student Loan Forgiveness Benefits the Poor — Not the Elite

The rhetoric from detractors muddles the facts in search of working-class allies.

Sep 29, 2022

Student Loan Forgiveness Benefits the Poor — Not the Elite

Sep 29, 2022

This is a poignant statement in regards to NFTs.

The NFT of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's first tweet (and the first tweet ever) "just setting up my twittr" was purchased by Sina Estavi for…

Apr 7, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

How To Invest in Jay-Z’s Cannabis Venture

And other international stocks of a similar vertical

Mar 5, 2021

How To Invest in Jay-Z’s Cannabis Venture

Mar 5, 2021

The Real P-Valley: Three Places Behind the Story That Non-Locals Should Know About

A rich history lies deeper in the valley where the girls get naked.

Sep 15, 2020

The Real P-Valley: Three Places Behind the Story That Non-Locals Should Know About

Sep 15, 2020

25 Years Later: 8 Reasons Why Friday is Still the Most Important Black Cult Classic

The culture has been under the influence of Friday since ’95, and the slow burn continues.

May 14, 2020

25 Years Later: 8 Reasons Why Friday is Still the Most Important Black Cult Classic

May 14, 2020

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The Top 10 Songs from Tory Lanez’ Chixtape Series

If the 2015 breakout hit “Say It” was your first introduction to Tory Lanez, you were considerably late. By then, Lanez had earned a cult…

Nov 13, 2019

The Top 10 Songs from Tory Lanez’ Chixtape Series

Nov 13, 2019

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Here are 10 of the Best Samples of Memphis Rap in 2018

And a quick dive into how one song in particular has reawakened hip hop’s interest in the city’s sound.

Jan 5, 2019

Here are 10 of the Best Samples of Memphis Rap in 2018

Jan 5, 2019

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Here’s the Brilliant Bankroll Fresh Reference You Missed in Atlanta Season 2, Episode 2

Did you catch it?

Mar 26, 2018

Here’s the Brilliant Bankroll Fresh Reference You Missed in Atlanta Season 2, Episode 2

Mar 26, 2018

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Karat 24: Songs On the Rise, a Few Throwbacks, and Sleepers You Might Have Missed

Karat 24 is a continuous collection of 24 buzzing hip hop/R&B songs, a few throwbacks, and a few tracks you may have snubbed or didn’t…

Feb 15, 2018

Karat 24: Songs On the Rise, a Few Throwbacks, and Sleepers You Might Have Missed

Feb 15, 2018

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Playlist, Ep. #01 — Inspired By Jodeci

On December 21, 1993, Jodeci released one of the most influential albums in modern R&B, “Diary of a Mad Band”. In contrast to the clean-cut…

Dec 23, 2017

Playlist, Ep. #01 — Inspired By Jodeci

Dec 23, 2017

Darren Ballard

Darren Ballard

Former writer for several professional athletes’ digital properties, currently crafting political, social and pop culture pieces.

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