R.I.P. Resolutions: 5 Real Ways To Guarantee Yourself A Great Start To This (Or Any) New Year

Words by Tony Grands

Are you one of those people who – every December – make resolutions for the upcoming year? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people worldwide partake in this imaginary exercise in futile hope & ghost chasing.

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Are Hip Hop Reality Shows The New Rap Record Labels?

Words by Tony Grands

Sometimes, I let my wife handle the remote control. (No innuendo.) So last night, I was forced I watched T.I. (The Family Hustle) & Jim Jones (Chrissy & Mr. Jones) on VH1 with her. Continue reading

In Search of Hip Hop Fatherhood: A Conversation With Rapper Illus

Words by Tony Grands

I like to watch things happen. & not in a bad way per se, but similar to how security guards do their job. I was a security guard for about a year, & they sent me to various locations, but the one thing that remained constant was my job description: “observe & report.” Continue reading

Tupac & Notorious B.I.G. Are Still Alive

Words by Tony Grands

My 14 year old cousin & I had a conversation last week about rappers. It started with me asking him if he heard of Chief Keef, then abruptly cutting him off – mid-answer – telling him I know he has because he’s always online. Continue reading