Diddy’s Sentence and the Ongoing Conversation about ‘Celebrity Sympathy’ in Court
On Oct. 3, rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release and a fine of $500,000. The …
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The Heavy Symbolism Within Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl Performance
In a press conference prior to the Super Bowl, Kendrick Lamar told viewers to expect his halftime show to be full of “storytelling.” Lamar’s performance was incredibly multifaceted, with different …
Mozzy’s Beyond Bulletproof brings finesse to Gangster Rap
It’s no surprise that Kendrick gave him a shout out at the Grammys. Timothy Patterson, also known as Mozzy, has made serious headway in the West Coast, emerging as one …
Drake’s “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” feels stale
October’s Very Own is back with new music on “Dark Lane Demo Tapes.” The mixtape is meant to be a pregame for his new album that’s been rumored to be …