2021 has proven to be brutal regarding the world of Hip Hop. This year took so many beloved artists away from us: Prince Markie Dee (of The Fat Boys), Shock G (also known as "Humpty Hump" from Digital Underground), Black Rob, DMX, and now Biz Markie. I grew up on Biz and loved him well… Continue reading Biz Markie: 1964 – 2021
Check out my favorite moments (and some of the controversial ones) from this year's BET Awards!
When I was 16, LL Cool J released his Phenomenon album, and I had to cop that joint, seeing as LL was the center of my universe back then. In hindsight, Phenomenon wasn't LL's greatest body of work, but it did include a stand-out track that made everyone take notice. That song was "4,3,2,1." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAZqlaDCLSI… Continue reading DMX: 1970 – 2021
Sometimes it's best to leave classic films alone. This is one of those times.
It's Black History Month, and I reviewed three recent films featuring black actors and actresses! Check it out!
I consider myself to be an '80s/'90s baby, and like most folks around my age group, I lived for Saved by the Bell when I was a kid. Just about every Saturday, I had to see what the Bayside High School gang was up to. Once the show went into syndication, I watched it almost… Continue reading Dustin Diamond: 1977 – 2021
Speaking out on some of my favorite moments from one of the most fantastic men ever, David Bowie.
Cicely Tyson was just on my mind a few short days ago. I was thinking about how she was in her 90s now and how great she looked at her age. Plus, I watched a video a week ago about Tyler Perry's shortcomings in film making, and it featured a hilarious tweet that read, "Things… Continue reading Cicely Tyson: 1924 – 2021
I know, I know. I'm SUPER late with this tribute. Not making excuses, but I have to say that this Christmas kept me on my toes, and I didn't do a lot of writing this month. Plus, I wasn't exactly sure how I was gonna write this tribute. However, I had to post something about… Continue reading Tommy “Tiny” Lister: 1958 – 2020
2020 strikes again. On Halloween of this year, we lost Sean Connery, and Sunday before last (Nov. 8, 2020), we lost Alex Trebek. Unlike the majority of the celebrities I write tributes for, I honestly can't remember when I was introduced to these men because they were constants throughout my life. It wasn't until Sean… Continue reading In Memoriam: Sean Connery and Alex Trebek
