If Kanye said anything with substance, "Man, killing is some wack shit" was by far the best. I can't begin to express how many of my friends lives have been taking due to nonsense. May all of your souls R. I. P. Chi streets have never been our bestfriend, fearing walking down certain streets because u from another hood, praying the whole time while you on the bus because they getting shot up and wanting acceptance so you end up in an uncomfortable position.
I fear for my little brother safety everyday. Growing up on the south-side is already hard, but I know to be a man is even harder. Especially during the prime years, he is 14 and a freshman in high school and I know that he have to uphold a certain image in order to be accepted, unfortunately.
I grew up in those same streets I fear, to me, that's home. I hate how when violent incidents take place the outsiders try to point the blame and think they know so much but the reality is, they have no idea.
I plan on moving back to Chicago and giving those who want to make it out a chance. Giving those who don't know any other way an option and giving hope to those who have given up. The sad part is that won't stop those who just don't care, the violence may decrease but the reality is it will never stop. However, I will do everything in my power to try to stop it!
I don't want to change the world, for I know that is impossible. But I do want to change hearts and touch souls.
Peace,
The Artist
Media influence...
SO for the last couple of weeks, I have noticed a trend take place with a lot of rappers and the topics they choose to rap about! There issues with committing to someone and not really caring about coming second to another man. Yes this is true and may I say it is destroying morals and values of younger generations.
You have entertainers who have a huge impact on their audience lives, like Lil Wayne and here he goes talking about how he want to fu%* every girl in the world and how it is impossible to choose.
This is a big problem to me because it is teaching young men to ignore what is on the inside. There might be a group of beautiful young women but that is not how you decide whether someone is compatible or not. Also, its not only about having sex but getting to know the person before you hop in the bed. When our men develop mindsets likes this, they are losing an appreciation for women.
This is also effecting women because we began to fight back by saying well "Imma do me". Why should men just be allowed to sleep around and not having any consequences while we sit around and play house. Naw, its not going down like that, so we begin to sleep with who we want.
Well I have a wake up call for everyone who wants to live under the limelight of this song: STD's. Yea, those really exist so you better be careful since you cant decide on who you want so you will just have them all because you, your man and your best-friend gone be taking regular doctor visits together.
Food for thought,
The Artist
You have entertainers who have a huge impact on their audience lives, like Lil Wayne and here he goes talking about how he want to fu%* every girl in the world and how it is impossible to choose.
This is a big problem to me because it is teaching young men to ignore what is on the inside. There might be a group of beautiful young women but that is not how you decide whether someone is compatible or not. Also, its not only about having sex but getting to know the person before you hop in the bed. When our men develop mindsets likes this, they are losing an appreciation for women.
This is also effecting women because we began to fight back by saying well "Imma do me". Why should men just be allowed to sleep around and not having any consequences while we sit around and play house. Naw, its not going down like that, so we begin to sleep with who we want.
Well I have a wake up call for everyone who wants to live under the limelight of this song: STD's. Yea, those really exist so you better be careful since you cant decide on who you want so you will just have them all because you, your man and your best-friend gone be taking regular doctor visits together.
Food for thought,
The Artist
Lesson Learned...
WOW! This week has been extremely stressful! Back to school, new living situation, working 3 jobs and still working my way to the top of the success ladder. I am aware that before success comes hard work, dedication and sacrifice but can I just have a moment!
However, the lesson learned is close mouths don't get fed. I ran into a small incident with a class that was being offered at my school and was a high demand for everyone in the film school but they selected the students based on seniority. Thats understandable but my question was "so, do our tuition bill look any different?" because I qualify, need and want the class just like the rest. Yes I could wait until my fourth year to learn HD but the jobs won't. Any how, I simply express my feeling about the situation and with open-minds, I was accepted into the class!
Alot of students complain about what they are not getting but I strongly believe that if and when you really want something, you will make it happen. This is life, and you could treat it as a hobby and deal with it when you want to or treat it as an art and perfect your craft, LIVE! to the fullest.
Lesson well learned,
The Artist
However, the lesson learned is close mouths don't get fed. I ran into a small incident with a class that was being offered at my school and was a high demand for everyone in the film school but they selected the students based on seniority. Thats understandable but my question was "so, do our tuition bill look any different?" because I qualify, need and want the class just like the rest. Yes I could wait until my fourth year to learn HD but the jobs won't. Any how, I simply express my feeling about the situation and with open-minds, I was accepted into the class!
Alot of students complain about what they are not getting but I strongly believe that if and when you really want something, you will make it happen. This is life, and you could treat it as a hobby and deal with it when you want to or treat it as an art and perfect your craft, LIVE! to the fullest.
Lesson well learned,
The Artist
Dissapointment?
Now, I'm sure this is not the first time you have heard about Kanye West outburst at the VMA, however as a Chicago native, I am a little embarrassed. I am one of Kanye's biggest fan (or was) and this incident has turned me sooooo off from him! I can't believe someone would even have the audacity to take away a 19 year old artist glory and humiliate her the way he did! I have lost all respect for him as an artist!
Everyone is entitled to there own opinion and while Kanye might feel that Beyonce has the best video of all time, I think she needs to step her game up and I think Kanye needs to sit the F@!% down or go lock his self up in a room or something. I respect Beyonce for allowing Taylor to have her moment but I know she will never be able to really feel as though she deserves the award, which she does!
Check out the clip:
Also, it is really disappointing that this incident is causing a race war. Its not a black versus white situation, it was rude, ignorant and inconsiderate of Kanye and I think anyone of any color feels the same way!
The Artist is signing out...
Everyone is entitled to there own opinion and while Kanye might feel that Beyonce has the best video of all time, I think she needs to step her game up and I think Kanye needs to sit the F@!% down or go lock his self up in a room or something. I respect Beyonce for allowing Taylor to have her moment but I know she will never be able to really feel as though she deserves the award, which she does!
Check out the clip:
Also, it is really disappointing that this incident is causing a race war. Its not a black versus white situation, it was rude, ignorant and inconsiderate of Kanye and I think anyone of any color feels the same way!
The Artist is signing out...
He just might be...
He is beginning to become the reason of my existence...
Im feeling him, he feeling me
This just might be
This mite be that heart to heart transaction love
That you on my mind soooo heavy love
Baby please go a little deeper love
This that I can't stay mad at you for to long love
I want to go to sleep and you still there type love,
love letters next to your breakfast just to show u how much I care
Yea, you got me cooking love
I mean, this love so deep, I have to write poems about it love
This that right love
I want this for the rest of my life love
We in it to win it, no quitting type love
I just want to scream your name so the world could know who I talking about love
Not wanting to hang up the phone love
I could go on, and on, and on, and on love
I don't know where this is heading, but still willing to take the journey love
Yea, I'm feeling him, he feeling me
So this just might be that love...
It just might be...
Love,
The Artist
Im feeling him, he feeling me
This just might be
This mite be that heart to heart transaction love
That you on my mind soooo heavy love
Baby please go a little deeper love
This that I can't stay mad at you for to long love
I want to go to sleep and you still there type love,
love letters next to your breakfast just to show u how much I care
Yea, you got me cooking love
I mean, this love so deep, I have to write poems about it love
This that right love
I want this for the rest of my life love
We in it to win it, no quitting type love
I just want to scream your name so the world could know who I talking about love
Not wanting to hang up the phone love
I could go on, and on, and on, and on love
I don't know where this is heading, but still willing to take the journey love
Yea, I'm feeling him, he feeling me
So this just might be that love...
It just might be...
Love,
The Artist
Fashionista...
May I say that Rihanna has definitely stepped her game up over the course of her career. I don't know if she is just moving with time. or if someone dresses her, or if she just gained a understanding for fashion, watever the case might be, I love it.
Check her out...
Long time no hear!
So I have been traveling for the last few weeks and really want to apologize for my absence! I have alot of updating for you all and I am really excited about the next couple of weeks. I finished my summer off in Chicago and now I am back in Cali, recharged and ready for ANYTHING! I have alot of prepping to do for student council and for my trip to Germany so time is of the essence!
Classes start monday and I am excited! I have alot of great classes that will further my artistic skills and take my creativity to the next level, so please my people, get ready! This is history in the making...
Glad to be back,
The Artist