The Accidental Success and Freaky Legacy of ‘Wait (The Whisper Song)’
15 years ago, the Ying Yang Twins created a raunchy rap classic with a surprising shelf life
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Thirty Years Ago, ‘Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em’ Changed Everything
But what was it like for Gen-X hip-hop fans in 1990? We convened an old heads summit to discuss
Folks Cancelled Sammy Davis, Jr — but It’s Time to Reinstate Him
Thirty years after his death, the…
The MLK Day of Service Forgets What King Stood For
The federal holiday needs a rebrand
Frank Lucas Told Me Not to Forgive Anyone
So I never forgave him. Asked to say some kind words at his funeral, I respectfully declined. Here is the eulogy I should have delivered.
On the Blackness of the Panther
‘In my wildest dreams, there is no king. I killed the king. The king…
The Jungle
On Guns N’ Roses and making nice.
I Met a Nazi on My Vacation
This past August, I vacationed for three weeks with my girlfriend and her…
The Night Is Yours Alone
R.E.M., soul food, and death.