So to Trinidad James and to 2 Chainz, big ups to people thinking about the aspects of the material and economic progress and motivating a community. We should patronize only those vendors, merchants and businesses that recognize our economic power.
Riding around getting it in a capitalistic society means we are stacking some gold and saving money so that we visit a few more places that have good intentions when it comes to African Americans, and doing anything but giving out money to them if they don’t share the wealth with us.
I am still waiting for the rapper who clearly would like to graduate from college or encourage others to. I am waiting for the rapper who clearly wants to be conscious about his or her music and its content.
So the winner in terms of offering new ideas and stacking gold is Trinidad James.
Entertainment doesn’t always intersect with the realities of life, but sometimes it does. With Trinidad while we are moving to the music, listen to the message and reflect on the moment.
Let us be about making money and economic progress and focus on increasing our capacities and improving our skill sets in math, science, technology, accounting and other areas. Hopefully, established and emerging artists will make music to move fans and listeners in that direction.
This is the gift of progress as a people. Shout-outs and happy holidays, love and peace to all. Let us pledge to protect the sanctity of life and respect the opinions of others. Leave judgement behind and look forward to the New Year with the promise of progress and love.
Don’t make assumptions about where another is coming from simply based on the fact that you have not been in that place or space.
My brother, my sister, I want us all to ride around and get it.
