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Vh1 2016 Hip Hop Honors made me realize...

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After a six-year hiatus, VH1's Hip-Hop Honors returned on Monday night with a program dedicated entirely to female rappers.  The honorees consisted of Queen Latifiah , Lil Kim , Missy Elliot , and Salt-N-Pepa all which were honored with amazing performances of their hit songs. Remy Ma opened the show with Missy's classic single "Work It."An unexpected Ke Ke Palmer helped honor SaltNPepa with their classic "Push it." Queen Latifah's " U.N.I.T.Y " tribute embraced the Black Lives Matter movement and she also brought together Da Brat, MC Lyte, and Monie Love honoring them since they were not a part of the main stage. The Bad Boy family lit up stage with the exception of Rich Homie Quan stumbling over Biggie's lyrics during Lil Kim's honor.    Naturally these major tributes honoring the woman in hip hop provoke thoughts like; where are the female artist?  Since Nicki Minaj's album, Pink Friday there hasn't been any new ...

Historic Superbowl 2015

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A Superbowl Worth the Watch  New England Patriots VS Seattle Seahawks 28 - 24  Here lies the face of Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks corner back, after last night's disappointing lost to the New England Patriots. With 20 seconds left in the game, the Seahawks were at the 1 yard line, and having the best running back in the league, Marshawn Lynch. Any person that watches football knows that you simply run the ball up the middle. However, shout out to the coaches for calling a passing play, which ultimately led to the interception by Malcom Butler. I am too disappointed by the ending of the game. This Superbowl was worth watching, being that both of the contenders earned every point, and battled each other throughout the entire game.      The Half Time Show Besides the awesome game last night, Katy Perry gave a very entertaining half-time show. Opening the performance with her hit single Roar, while riding a lion, Perry dazzeled the stage ...