Today is my first podcast episode with a guest. I invited my good friend Shawniece to do this episode with me and we will be discussing everything hip hop, from Nicki Minaj return, to the state of female rap, to changes we noticed in the music industry. I really enjoyed this episode and I am definitely going to be doing this again.

I will be examining the rise of the black thug image through hip hop which has been put out since the 90s and how it relates to issues of masculinity and sexuality.

I will be discussing all the changes going on in the world in regards to recent changes going on in the Democrat and Republican parties as well as national news as well

I am addressing popular Youtuber Kevin Samuels and the drama surrounding his sexuality, his opinions, and what it says about black culture and social media in general.

Im discussing what I have noticed since taking my 2 week break from social media.

I will be discussing some things i noticed in relation to the police involved shooting of Ohio teenager Makhia bryant and also how me taking a break from social media has really allowed me to look at the situation from all sides/

I am taking a two week vacation from social media. i give my reasons for this and I also detail my plans for what i am going to be doing while on this break.

I will be discussing the gay son or thot daughter questions which has become popular among young teens in high school and what it says about pc culture, lgbt , and stereotypes and how it affects the younger generation.

I will be discussing the female rap game and whether it has gotten boring with out Nicki Minaj

I talk about the passing of rap legend DMX and what it means about the culture, childhood trauma, the media, and overcoming your demons.