Momma's Men

Is it safe to come out yet? Is the worst over, or is it still yet to come? Its been 3 weeks since the debacle formerly known as the 2016 United States Presidential Election came to a shocking close and most of the world is still coping with the results. When the smoke cleared, Bill's wife didn't have enough in the tank to take out The Donald a.k.a. Kanye White.

Tupac Shakur: A Legacy Interrupted

On September 13, 1996, Tupac Amaru Shakur died from gunshot wounds he suffered from a shooting in Las Vegas six days earlier. That was exactly 20 years ago today. Since his death, Shakur's legacy has reached almost prophet-like levels. He is probably the most iconic rapper of all-time. Tupac has had six very successful posthumous albums released, and every year, numerous Pac fans refusing to accept his death report sightings of him around the globe. He has been resurrected in movies, music, and even holograms. He's basically hip-hop's version of Elvis Presley.

Black is the New Orange: Episode 3...The Return...Again

Welp, after a brief disappearance, I'm officially back in the restaurant game. Fuck me, right? This time around, the game has definitely changed, and much like mainstream hip-hop, not for the better. I have come in contact with a few new characters this time around, and with this long awaited third installment of Black is the New Orange, I'm gonna introduce their stankin' asses to you...all of my fans...all three of you (hi mom).

J. Cole Announced to Headline Common's Aahh Fest!

After an all too long hiatus, Common is FINALLY (The Rock voice) bringing Aahh Fest back to Chicago! I was lucky enough to be in attendance for the inaugural event, and I am STILL reeling from all the emotions it opened up for me as a hip-hop stan fan.

Grab the Tackle Box

Time for a revamp. Taking a hiatus. We'll be back...or die tryin'!

R.I.P. Prince Nelson Rogers: A Tribute From a Nobody

(Courtesy of http://www.thenervousbreakdown.com/)

It's been 5 years in the making, but this is QuickBlurb's 300th post! A bittersweet moment today, considering music is a huge part of this blog, and the music world lost a major contributor today when it was announced that Prince passed away at his home today at the young age of 57.