open letter

What T.I.’s misguided open letter got wrong

Hip-hop star T.I. released a two-part open letter regarding the situation in Ferguson, MO. Tip addressed one letter “To My People” and the other “To America.”

Nicki Minaj’s backside backlash highlights hip-hop’s hypocrisy

Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj debuted the artwork for her new single “Anaconda.” The racy pic immediately drew attention and criticism: it features Minaj in only a pink bra, some Jordan sneakers, and her infamous backside is prominently featured in only a G-string.

Al Sharpton’s former associate blasts him over Cash Money deal

One of Rev. Sharpton’s former associates is accusing him of hypocrisy and selling out. Carl Redding believes that Rev. Sharpton is wrong for signing the deal with a label that he feels creates music that exploits and degrades black people.

Iyanla Vanzant pens an open letter to DMX

Earlier this week on an explosive episode of “Iyanla Fix My Life,” Iyanla Vanzant tried to level with rapper and father DMX. Viewers were perplexed