While attending a Childish Gambino concert I realized parallels with his journey and my own. He found artistic success while I found self-confidence and inner-growth.
Pop Culture
Opinions about movies, tv shows, music, artists, etc.
Women are thriving in rap culture and double standards won’t stop them
The evolution of hip-hop is definitely thanks to women and this new wave of rap is coming in hot. As attention arises, so does criticism and hate. Double standards have emerged against women whereas men who do the same thing, if not worse, do not get backlash for it.
Influential Tunes: The album that healed a broken teenage heart
How the infamous grunge band Hole helped get me through my first breakup, and liberated me as a young woman.
An encore of good memories through Eminem’s music
How Eminem is connected to some of my best memories.
Influential Tunes: Why Lizzo is the Queen of the Big Grrrls
Recording artist, musician, and businesswoman Lizzo stands for body positivity, confidence, and saying the truth. She has made an impact with her music, fierceness, vulnerability, and representing plus-size women. Here is my take on why Lizzo is “100% that b****”.
Influential Tunes: ‘Goblin’ gave me confidence
Tyler the Creator gave a different perspective for a black kid living in inner-city Los Angeles.
We owe our current culture to Black queer communities
As pop culture becomes increasingly homogeneous it is important to take a step back and look at where most of the culture comes from.
HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ doesn’t always glorify substance abuse
The popular HBO drama “Euphoria” is said to be glorifying the use of drugs but it displays the hardships that come with the life of a teenage addict.
Influential Tunes: Kanye West was a big influence on me growing up
Even with the many controversies and triumphs of Kanye West, he had an impact on me in different ways as I grew up.
Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ is a right direction towards Latinx representation in Hollywood
Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story’ leads the correct way towards Latinx representation with its choice of cast members.