“It’s a she thing, and it’s all in me. I could be anything that I want to be, don’t consider me a minority. Open up your eyes and maybe you’ll see.” – Salt-N-Pepa (Ain’t Nuthin’ But a She Thing)
Author Archives: TheFiestyFreeLine
History: An Artist and Culture Accountability
“Dear Mama don’t cry, your baby boy’s doing good. Tell the homies I’m in Heaven and they ain’t got hoods” – Tupac Shakur (Thugz Mansion)
Mental Shift List: Brain Food
“The first change that takes place is in your mind. You have to change your mind before you change the way you live and the way you move.” – Gil Scott-Heron (The 90s, PBS)
Return of Press-On Nails: New or Old Business?
“Competition, why yes, I would love some.” – Nicki Minaj (Check It Out)
Rap Careers: No Limits
“Fuck rap money, I’ve made more off grapes. Fuck show money, I spent that on drapes” – Jay-Z (3 Kings)
Musical Therapy: Good Days
“One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain” – Bob Marley & The Wailers (Trench Town Rock)
Democracy in Social Media: Clubhouse Collapse
“I been on, tell me who gon take me off” – Beyoncé (Been On)
Art Appreciation: Paintings
“You make me wanna leave the one I’m with, start a new relationship with you.” – Usher (You Make Me Wanna)
Code-Switching: What is Professionalism?
“I don’t listen to the suits behind the desk no more, you niggas wear suits cause you can’t dress no more.” – Kanye West (Last Call)
2020 Lessons: a new nine
“Hold on tight kid, this is gonna be a bumpy ride.” ~ Unknown