Snoop Dogg

New York was given Jay Z’s inspiring “Empire State of Mind,” California was blessed with Katy Perry’s frothy “California Gurls.” “West coast represent / now put your hands up” is one of the many declarations of Californian pride within the song. Snoop Dogg adds an additional layer to the track, providing his insightful lyricism to the already solid tune. Okay, I truly don’t care for the song very much, but it’s a staple of the California playlist. Nobody vacations alone, and so you’ll need a…

Act 368 of 1978 ADA 2250 Lilliann Kaye This law is Section 333.7401 of the Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978. In short, it’s a law saying you cannot possess, manufacture, or sell controlled substances, and the consequences for doing so. The consequences are jail time and fines based on the amount of the controlled substance. I am writing in particular/referring drugs that are schedule one, and two minus marijuana because the laws in regards to weed are dumb and I hate it. Essentially, if I…

William Blake Taylor Ms. McGrath English 4, Period 4 4/6/16 Reading Between The Lines of Rhymes: a Hip-Hop Analysis Ever since Hip-hop was introduced in the 1970’s, it has evolved into a life-changing, multi-million making business. Its popularity has become an influential significance throughout the nation, persuading economical, political, and behavioral revolution. Recent rappers are encompassing a “thug-life” that surrounds drugs, gangs, misogyny and violence. Through the evolution of…

Tina Frundt was once a victim forced into the sex industry. She left her home with her dream man when she was fourteen. Her boyfriend introduced her to the sex trade and she was forced to have sex with a multitude of men. When Tina complained, her boyfriend made her feel guilty by saying things like, “How could you betray me like this after all I did for you?” He made her feel that involuntary sex was a way to pay for favors. Involuntary sex is never a way to repay someone back for anything.…

Summary: The House On Mango Street is about a young girl born into poverty- Esperanza Cordero- who has never had a real steady housing until she came to the house on Mango Street. Esperanza’s life since she moved to mango street has changed drastically, She’s embracing her new life little by little but also experiencing the hardships and the let downs as well. In this coming-of-age tale Esperanza deals with puberty on the up rise and sexual ‘situations’ which amazingly grows her up in a way.…

reason for Houston teens overdosing on this substance. Drugs such as marijuana have been promoted in the rap industry since the start, making it the third most used drug in the United States (National Institute on Drug Abuse 2014). Rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and Lil Wayne promote the use of the drug, often their personas are linked with the substance. Marijuana usage of teens has increased by eighty percent since 2012, which could be a direct factor of the promotion of this drug in…

TV Series Review: Empire “Empire’s are not built in a day but this one was created in one season. Writer and Producer Lee Daniels has once again out done himself with his creativity and adaption of his new hit series Empire which first aired on FOX news last spring. Daniels directed and produced many other hit movies such as Precious and The Butler which won several awards for its outstanding production and outstanding performance by the cast. Empire, a new television series created by…

Westside Connection As well as a reunion with fellow N.W.A members, Dr. Dre and MC Ren, though many fans maintained that the two albums were not on par with his past work, especially the second volume. In 2000, Ice Cube also joined Dr. Dre, Eminem & Snoop Dogg for the Up in Smoke Tour.In 2006, Ice Cube released his…

increase its violence. Naturally, this increase in violence spread across the genre, as other artists copied the blueprint of successful ones. Soon, “gangster rap” strife with drugs, guns, and sex became a major part of hip hop, and artists like Snoop Dogg and Tupac gained popularity through largely violent…

The Success of Justin Timberlake Born on January 31, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee, Justin Timberlake is a natural born entertainer. He has two half-brothers named Jonathan and Steven. He grew up singing and acting. His whole family knew, he was a very talented child. He mentioned that he was inspired by Janet Jackson because she “didn’t just stand there and sing her song.” Jackson would always be dancing and singing her heart out when performing. When he was only 11 years old, Timberlake went on…