Author: Afterparty South
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With the soap opera-esque drama that has become Bobbi Kristina’s existence for these past couple of weeks, it is so hard to sort out what is true and what is false. There’s an abundance of news, pseudo-news and flat out rumors coming from every which way. One source says she’s brain dead, another says she’s […]
As we all know, February is home to Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and President’s Day, but beyond that, February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. While this past year has seen the media fixated on stories of domestic violence among adults, we rarely acknowledge that it’s happening among our youth as […]
Homelessness. Drug Addiction. Mental Illness. Cancer Stricken. College Graduate. Gifted Music Producer. While it may sound like something ripped right out of a Hollywood movie script, this is the true story of one man’s journey from the depths of his own personal hell to the salvation that hard work, determination and ultimately music saved him […]
Let’s continue on with a conversation that Ty & The Sips started this past week — age ain’t nothing but a number or nah? It used to be when this topic was brought up it was in regards to an older man and a younger woman. Now, increasingly, it is focusing on the older woman/younger […]
“I like to feel and tell people, it’s okay to be different, God made you to be you,” is not only sage advice that Chapo likes to dish out but a sentiment you can feel through his music. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Chapo has experienced his share of heartbreak, pain and disappointment, but through it […]
Ahhh, another year ending and with it, the promise of a fresh new year ahead. For some, this means a new set of priorities, hopes and dreams, while others may view it as just a continuation of challenges and problems from the previous year. No matter which camp you may fall into, there are important […]
One day you’re madly in love and the next — well, you can’t stand to look at that person or even hear their name. Case in point, Lil Wayne and Birdman. The rapping duo, who once considered themselves like father, like son, splintered somewhere along their 20+ year musical odyssey. Wayne is accusing Birdman of […]
Guns, gangs and violence. Ever since the advent of gangsta rap, these themes have become synonymous with the genre. But now there’s a sub-genre of rap that seems to take the blood and gore a step further and to some, a little too far. Introducing drill music, Chicago’s answer to the 1980’s NWA and 1990’s […]
There’s a new breed of cowboys in Dallas and we’re not talking about America’s Team. Jerrell QashFlo is introducing us to the “Triple D Cowboy,” the cowboys who are about their money and getting ahead in life, which is something that this rapper is more than familiar with. Rising above almost seemingly impossible odds, Jerrell […]
Celebrity beef is one thing but what about it when it’s a little more personal, say, at your job? No matter where you may work, there always seems to be that one annoying, irritating, obnoxious co-worker that doesn’t rest until they ruin somebody’s or everybody’s day. Whether it’s spreading rumors and gossip, not holding up […]
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