the truth will set you free…. but first it will piss you off.

this starts with the idea of education and a quote. James Baldwin once said "now the crucial paradox which confronts us here is that the whole process of education occurs within a social framework and is designed to perpetuate the aims of society. The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins … Continue reading the truth will set you free…. but first it will piss you off.

letter to Kobe.

 today is my birthday and all i can think about is you.  my dad was a Shaq fan so i didn't have a choice but to watch the Lakers. and there you were. a young cocky kid telling the world just how great you were. kinda like how Ali told everybody he was the greatest at … Continue reading letter to Kobe.

Trouble Man.

i come up hard, baby, i had to fight. took care of my business, with all my might. i acknowledge the world for what it is. i acknowledge this empire is evil. i recognize that this empire is heartless. without a soul. i know how to distinguish snakes from people. and the snakes, i let … Continue reading Trouble Man.

appreciation.

we often times forget how GREAT someone is because of how close we are. how accessible that person is to us. because we see that person daily or monthly or because we've known them for years. and great is an understatement. get out of that mentality. you have some exceptional talented friends. like, dope, ride … Continue reading appreciation.

normal.

normal. definition. conforming to a standard; usual, typical, expected. don't be normal. unique. definition. being the only one of its kind. unlike anything else. be unique. do not be afraid to be yourself. do not be afraid to have your own opinions. it makes you YOU. do not be afraid to speak your mind. i … Continue reading normal.