BLACK PEOPLE LETS DO BETTER PT.1

Albert a 6 year old Rapper

BLACK PEOPLE DO BETTER! Don't know were we feel off at(personally I think it was after they "gave" us civil rights), but we have to step it up. There are 6 year, 8 year & 13 year old rappers rapping about "running trains on hoes" , "shooting n*ggas, with infrared beams", and "selling bricks", seriously? No sense of pride or community what has happened to us and why are these people parents not being beat with gucci belts.

Rapper lil Poopy at the stripclub

rapper lil mouse

    The recent Rick Ross lyrics on "UOENO"(pronounced you don't even know )  which states "I put a molly all in her champagne,UOENO it, I took her home and enjoyed that she didn't UOENO it", has sparked a backlash,( which I'm thankful for, seeing how there are more just totally unacceptable lyrics out there that go on not talked about.) to where he has apologized several times for the lyrics. I'm happy that people are now starting to hold "our" public figures to a higher standard, but it shouldn't stop there.
    On one hand I don't want to stifle anyone's creativity, but this whole you sold 300 bricks, shot 23 people, and run the mob all before breakfast has got to stop, or be at least address. I meet Rick Ross at video shoot in Atlanta, when you got pass his rented jewelery(I meet the guy who owns many of the chains you see in videos),  Kush smoke, and Fiendi clothing you see a real person. He spoke about how he donated not just one computer BUT AN ENTIRE COMPUTER LAB AND FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT to a school, but you won't here about that in any of his rhymes, but you could visibly see in his eyes that he was proud of what he did, and he should be, that is very commendable. On the other hand Eminem and others have said WAY WAY worst.
     Weezy, lil Wayne, Weezy F. Baby whatever he's calling himself these days got into some controversy recently for saying "beat the p*ssy up like Emmett Til", why would you reference him in that manner, not saying his the only rapper to use Emmett Til in a lyric but I can't remember one using his name like that.
     Beyond the all mighty rap realm we don't own enough businesses. We don't own the store that we buy our hair from, the wings we frequently eat, the liquor store we shop at every other day, the gas station we get gas from, the coin wash were we wash our clothes or cars at, nothing! One thing we do have though is black doctors and lawyers, but what about the in between.
     We have to find a way to keep our money in our neighborhood, teach our children to be financially responsible, and hold ourselves to a much higher scrutiny. The things we do to each other and say is increasingly unacceptable, and is only getting worse. BLACK PEOPLE I LOVE YA"LL BUT WE GOTTA DO BETTER....and maybe we should stop investing so much into rappers,entertainers, and athletes.

                                           Ex Dope Dealer Turn Mogul Speaks The Truth

Freddie Gibbs Hard & Shame Video

I like all kinds of music, but rap bar none is my favorite. Recently I've been listening to many different artist, but I'm really into Freddie Gibbs(a.k.a Gangsta Gibbs). I've been listening to him for awhile but I'm really stuck on this "BFK" mixtape. At a concert last year in Atlanta I had the privilege of hanging out with both Freddie Gibbs and the legendary Raekwon, both were performing at a show they were headlining at the Masquerade. Gibbs was extremely down to Earth and humble we talked briefly and was just hanging out, I didn't want to impose on them seeing that I was an unfamiliar face in a more unfamiliar place. He put on a great show and rocked the sold out crowd, but I'm not here to post about that I want to show you'll some videos from Mr.Gibbs The first one is called "Hard" the second "Shame"...Warning mature audiences only.

Divine Cight Breath of Fresh Air To The Rap Game

 

 I always run into some cool people out and about, I meet DC(Divine Cight) at Fort Valley my freshman year in the "rat hole"(backside of moore hall). We've been cool ever since. I caught up with him and his talented girlfriend downtown, he didn't play any of his new tracks, he just explained how he felt about music as a whole and how he wanted to be different from the norm. He has released a series of videos on the Internet, I honestly like what he has done it's indeed different give him listen.
   

I posted this cause we really like The Boondocks

If you don't know we really like the boondocks. Personally I've been reading the The Boondocks since it was in the newspaper(the thing old people get coupons out off now, cause they haven't heard of apps). It was always politically charge and real to me, I easily identified with Huey, the young political revolutionary who wanted to change his people, but society has such a stronghold on them that it's becoming burdensome, keep in mind his 12.
Aaron McGruder combined many of the strips into a graphic novel called A Right To Be Hostile,  This one takes places around 2006, if you read it you will laugh at the issues that were plaguing our society at the time, R.Kelly urinating on people, N.Korea acting up, black people with identity issues, the list goes on. His type of humor is not  Family Guy its more of  The Simpsons.  It's a great read and will defiantly take you back to an earlier time.

I POSTED THIS JUST CAUSE I LIKE THE BOONDOCKS

I read a book by Aaron McGruder(creator of the Boondocks) and Reginald Hudlin(the writer & director of House Party) called  Birth of A Nation. To sum it up, the community of East St. Louis were disenfranchised due to voter fraud. I private company was hired to purge voters who were not suppose to be on the list like felons. Surprise they purge the system of mostly black voters! The election rolls around and it comes down to Missouri and with less than 500 votes the president is elected. The people of the town are livid, protest to the highest court, they agree that they were disenfranchised, but voted not to do a recount. The city secedes from the union, backed by a black owned private bank they make money by becoming an offshore bank in AMERICA. They become totally self sufficient, are set to be the richest nation in the world in 4 years, and also come up with there on alternative energy source. Ole Uncle Sam ain't happy with that so they launch a full out war with them US style, hackers to crash their bank, CIA co-intel pro tactics, hired assassination, even OPEC gets in the mix it's a very short read and has some nice illustration by Kyle Baker(author/illustrator of Why I Hate Saturn)

Some of my favorite sites in Atlanta

                  This is just a small video of different places I visit or pass by when I'm in Atlanta.

NEW FACE OF ATLANTA??????

     Braves season officially started yesterday and it was a classic match up between some of baseballs top pitchers Tim Hudson and Cole Hammels, but the spotlight wasn't entirely focused on them. Over the summer the Braves acquired B.J uptown for a franchise record 5 years $75.25 million dollars and 2 months later acquired his brother. That set the stage for Atlanta history an all black outfield! To make matters even more favorable for the teammates is that the unequivocal leader Chipper Jones has retired and left a void that has to be filled, insert Jason Heyward a 6'5 left handed native of Georgia. When the Braves took the field for opening day hey lead the team on the field. If he wants the position it's as simple as standing up to the plate and swinging with grace.

Rico Bryant

RICO BYRANT
@ERIC_B_toocold

SLAYER TRACKS
@Slayertracks

Here at ATLFAME we try to bring you the latest in a multitude of genres. Over the past week I ran into Atlanta super producer Slayer Tracks of the infamous "Supreme Team". He introduced me(we'll reintroduced) to a R&B singer by the name of Rico Byrant. We chilled for almost a whole day and of course I had my camera with me and we shot a couple of small videos to showcase his talents. I took some cool photos too.

FASHION ADVICE FROM @ROJO LIPSTICK

@ROJO_LIPSTICK

“Everything ain’t for everybody”

Ever noticed a stunning outfit/ style on a celebrity or friend and try it? Did the look fit? Or did you look hideous? What, it looked magnificent?! Well, for the rest of us in the real world, we have to continue to play trial and error with clothes, makeup, hairstyles, etc to find out what works. I have heard too often the phrase, “What might work for others, might not work for you.” This statement is true!  An individual have to embrace their uniqueness they bring to the world for we all are different.  That is gift from the Creator. Imagine being in a world and everybody looked the same. Right… boring… I know.

Below, I have comprised a basic 1, 2, 3 guide on how to discover your own fabulous style:

1. Dress for your shape- Thank you, genetics! Women already deal with enough and now I have to find clothes that flatter my body shape. Well yes, we all come in different shapes and sizes. Whether we are born into it, or as a result of bearing children, gaining/losing weight, etc. It is important to find your own personal shape to make shopping for clothes much easier. For example, a pear-shaped woman whose hips/ bottom is the largest part of her body cannot wear what a woman that is full-top heavy with small hips wears. It all depends on the individual.

To find your basic measurements, follow these easy steps:

1. Grab a cloth tape measure, pencil, string, and paper.
2. Measure your bust. Wrap the tape measure to the fullest part of your bust.  Make sure you have a straight line on your measurement and write that number down.
3. Measure your waist.  This is where the string comes into place. It is easier to measure your hip using a string versus measuring tape. Tie the string around your waist and try not to hold your breath. You want the correct measurement. Hold your spot on the string and place the measuring tape on top of it. This is your natural waist number, write it down.
4. Measure your hip. Stand with your feet together so you can have the fullest hip measurement. Pull the tape measure around your low lip and record that number.
5. Voila! Your body measurements. Knowing your measurements is imperative when purchasing clothes. Why? Let me give you an example. How many people ever witness a female’s backside showing because her pants were either too small or big? I have, it is not attractive.

* Keep in mind, the four basic body shapes that most women fall into are: standard, fuller, petite, and tall.

2. Plan your wardrobe around neutral colors- We have all heard certain colors can make or break an outfit. To be in the safe zone experts say to choose three neutral colors such as black, white, khaki, navy, or brown. Society might say these colors are dull or boring. It is not set in stone and you can always add color by a simple handbag, shoes, or scarf.  Would you rather look professional and graceful or become a fashion victim?

*Take into account that the color you choose works best with your combination of skin, eye color, and hair.

3. Have confidence- Most of all, possess confidence! Nothing is more attractive than a woman who knows who she is and what she wants out of life. She is a woman that walks with her head up high and could care less what others think of her. Individuals are going to naturally gravitate towards her grace and elegancy. Secretly, people want to be her. Which category do you fall in to?

This article is only a beginning step in a long process. It takes you, the searcher, to find the answer. Fashion is such a broad subject...Do your research and find out what compliments you!

XOXO-LOLA

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