Pondering Our Realities Through T.I. and Tiny’s “Family Hustle”

Last night (December 6), I was honored to watch the debut of the VH1 reality series, “T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle,” with the stars and their families at Cinebistro in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta. Cinebistro, a movie theater/gourmet restaurant, graciously accommodated the 80-plus guests, which included T.I.’s and Tiny’s mothers, their children, and […]

Hip-Hop: Home of the Brave

Hip-Hop andAmerica– they’ve almost become synonymous these days for the unapologetic pursuit of happiness (a.k.a. the American dream) that’s fostered in their patrons. While some may argue that Hip-Hop’s sentiments which rage against the establishment are anti-American, others stand convinced thatAmericais diametrically opposed to Hip-Hop as well. Yet, in reality, they’ve come to represent the […]