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(ThyBlackMan.com) Black Americans do not have a working and genuine press corp of people dedicated, to helping Black Americans navigate a majority white nation. To some extent, this is purposeful, as the white controlling majority benefits from an ill-informed black electorate. In a majority white society where, black own businesses are not prevalent, as it takes advertising dollars and direct contributions, or both to maintain a vibrant, and profitable black […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The Young Slime Life (YSL) trial has captivated audiences and divided the rap community as Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug confronts some of the most severe legal challenges of his career. This is the story of Jeffery Lamar Williams—a man who rose from Atlanta’s underground rap scene to become an industry leader and innovator. Yet, while his influence in music grew, so did whispers of his alleged connections to a […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) With just days to go until Nov, 5, we have officially entered the final stretch of the election. The heat is on, the candidates are feeling the pinch, and the rhetoric we see on our TVs and in our feeds is starting to go off the rails. Case in point: I watched a CNN discussion about the Black male vote and Kamala Harris that illustrates the faulty and dangerous […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the world of hip-hop and Hollywood, drama tends to follow even the most festive of occasions, and this Halloween was no exception. A high-profile Halloween bash in Los Angeles witnessed a near-altercation involving none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs’ three adult sons and singer/reality star Ray J. The heated exchange might have escalated into a full-on brawl if Chris Brown hadn’t played the unexpected role of peacemaker, stepping […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In the early 2000s, no one threw a party quite like Sean “Diddy” Combs. From the outside, his star-studded soirees seemed like glam-fueled celebrations of wealth and status, where celebrities, models, and industry elites rubbed shoulders. But according to recent reports, his infamous “Freak Off” parties had a side of exclusivity that went beyond the velvet ropes and VIP lists. The rumors swirling around Diddy’s so-called “Freak Off” parties […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Lil Durk, the “Voice” of the streets, has managed to rise from the heart of Chicago’s gritty South Side to the top of hip-hop’s charts. Known for his unfiltered tales of life, loyalty, and loss, Durkio made his career by being as real as it gets. His fans and followers admire his authenticity and see him as a symbol of resilience. But in recent months, a series of explosive […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Back in 2011, then-President Barack Obama delivered a speech to the Congressional Black Caucus, which had become increasingly critical of him in his second term. In particular, the CBC was urging the president to do more for African Americans, whose unemployment level stood at nearly 17%.  At the end of his speech, Obama said the following: “I expect all of you to march with me and press on. Take […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) The world of hip-hop has always been marked by rivalries, some friendly and others downright dangerous. But few recent feuds have captured the public’s attention quite like that between Quando Rondo and Lil Durk. Both artists have carved out their space in the rap scene, but their music and street affiliations have created an explosive situation that seems to get more intense with each passing development. On October 25, […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) Last week, we shared our thoughts in a piece called “The Fall of Barack Hussein Obama” and addressed his desperation to preserve his leftist legacy. That same desperation is what we see now in Vice President Kamala Harris’s flailing campaign. It was not too long ago that everyone was calling for a tamping down of the rhetoric after an assassination attempt on Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump. […]

(ThyBlackMan.com) In just a few days the world will learn who we really are in America. All voters will have a say in the matter whether they use their vote or not. If you don’t vote, you’re helping to make the wrong decision. Whether we vote or not, we’ve seen and heard the best of who we are. Sadly, we’ve also seen and heard the worst of who some are. […]