Drake has been called one of the most popular rappers in recent times due to his mainstream success. Drake is an artist who has broken through hip-hop’s typical skepticism of outsiders, scoring major hits for himself with collaborations, singles, and tours.
Who is Drake
Drake is a Canadian rapper, songwriter and actor born as Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986. He first gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation in the early 2000s. As a rapper, Drake soon became known for emotional rapping about his life, which he often expresses in Kanye West’s style of singing rather than rapping.
Drake’s most popular songs
Drake has been generating buzz in the hip hop industry since he recorded “Best I Ever Had”. His trademark style is versatile and can range from straight up rap lyrics to singing. He also enjoys working with other rappers such as Jay Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, and once which has given him much popularity.
The Impact of Drake
Drake has become one of the most successful hip-hop artists of all time. His rapping skills and magnetic personality have taken him to the top of the charts and won over mainstream audiences. Drake’s songs often talk about his come up and “hustle so hard for this” mentality which appeals to both world weary adults and young boys who want quick riches and easy success.
Influences of Drake on Modern Rap
Drake has always been a trendsetter when it comes to popularizing music. In recent years, he has been able to establish himself as a viable rapper in a scene saturated with fierce competition. Aside from the unique sound of his voice, which makes him so distinguishable, his quick wit and delivery have rapidly made him one of the most listened rap artists in the industry today. One thing is for sure: Drake would be an incredible addition to any hip-hop lineup.
A number of about 40 concerned fathers have joined forces to make their children’s school in Louisiana a safer place for education. According to part of CBS News, which aired Friday (October 22), dedicated fathers formed Dads on Duty after 23 students were arrested just three times at Southwood High School. And while they may not have formal training in college counseling or criminal justice, administrators seem to follow any extra help parents provide.
Local Dad’s taking the lead
“We’re fathers who have come to the conclusion that the best people who will be able to take care of our kids are…? That’s us,” said Michael LaFitte, creator of Dads on Duty. One student went so far as to say, can you believe “the school was” that he’s glad the fathers appeared. It’s safe to say that Dads on Duty has certainly made their presence known, despite their short tenure.
The group hopes to stay at Southwood High School forever and influence more fathers to create chapters across Louisiana and nationwide.” Unfortunately, not every child has a father figure at home or a nurturing male role model. So just being here makes a big change,” the fathers said. Basically, they make funny jokes such as, “OH, hey, I’m wearing an untied shoe,” but in fact it’s tied,” commented another student.
Each of the dads who are part of Dads on Duty take turns patrolling Southwood High School on different shifts. Each morning, they welcome students from Southwood High School and “help maintain an environment for education instead of fighting,” CBS says.
Since the fathers arrived on the high school grounds, there have been a lot of dad jokes, serious appearances, and not a single act of violence. “I immediately felt safe,” one of the students said during the segment. “We have stopped fighting; people started attending classes as usual. “
Hip-Hop Icon Nicki Minaj has avoided paying a $20 million default judgment in a lawsuit that accuses her of harassment.
Nicki Minaj avoids paying a $20 Million Harassment default judgement
On Tuesday, a federal court clerk decided Nicki Minaj wasn’t in default of responding to the suit claiming she harassed the victim of her husband’s attempted rape conviction and even tried bribing her. Plaintiff Jennifer Hough wanted a $20 million judgment against Kenneth Petty and her for allegedly having lied about her claim that he raped her at knifepoint in 1994 and engaging in constant attempts to influence her to back down.
The Background of the Issue
The federal clerk on behalf of the Eastern District of New York denied the request related to Nicki Minaj, stating, as per the court docket, ‘it appears that Minaj filed paperwork last week revealing new legal representation in defense of the lawsuit. However, she did certify that Petty had not responded to the complaint or taken any additional actions in connection with it.
During a sworn statement filed on October 15th, Minaj explained that she assumed she had hired her lawyer when she spoke with him on Zoom in late September, however, a series of confusing communications caused her retainer to not be raised.
The lawsuit Kenneth Petty filed against the State of New York is based on his claim that he was not properly informed in 2004 that he had the right to challenge his risk level under the Sex Offender Registration Act. Due to his first-degree manslaughter conviction, which involved the killing of a man on a Queens street, he was in prison.
Hip-hop is more than just music. It’s a culture, a mentality, and a way of life. And in order to preserve the history and legacy of hip-hop for future generations, we need to tell its story. We can’t forget where we came from or how far we’ve come. Hip-hop has been around since the 1970s when DJ Kool Herc invented break beats by looping snippets of James Brown records over extended periods at block parties in the Bronx. The genre became one of the most popular genres across four decades – influencing fashion trends, language and dance moves alike while shaping American pop culture as we know it today. Read on for more about this iconic
Hip-Hop has been one of the most popular genres across four decades – influencing fashion trends, language and dance moves
Hip-hop has been one of the most popular genres across four decades – influencing fashion trends, language and dance moves. The hip hop culture has spanned different ages and generations in such a way that it’s become a fundamental part of the lives of many people all around the world. The continuing popularity of hip-hop is because it transcends race, gender, and location. Hip-hop is popular and has a lot of influence on society because it’s used in different ways. Artists can use hip-hop to express themselves or to share their message through music or social media posts. Hip-hop producers can also make new songs using samples from old records.
How Hip-Hop Shaped American Pop Culture
Hip-hop is an important part of American culture; it has changed how people think about music. How people play the music has changed to where it is more collaborative than soloistic. Regardless of one’s personal opinions on hip-hop, this genre has broken down so many color barriers in society and there have been plenty of other major contributions to society, too. Hip-hop is a worldwide movement that has changed how people see themselves. It talks about differences and things that people have in common.
As of Wednesday morning (Sept. 1), Texas has become one of the strictest abortion states in the country by banning abortion at six weeks. Abortion providers who requested a blocking of the ban failed to obtain any relief from the Supreme Court and federal appeals court.
In Texas, women will be prohibited from getting abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which is around six weeks after conception and before many women realize they are pregnant. Although the law does allow exemptions in case of “medical emergencies,” it does not allow exceptions for rape or incest.
As part of the ban, private citizens can sue abortion providers and anyone who assists a woman in getting an abortion. A woman might receive help from a neighbor, someone who provides financial assistance, or someone from the local clergy who helps the patient. NPR reports that citizens who bring civil suits needn’t be connected to the person they’re suing in order to receive an award of at least $10,000.
A website called “whistleblower” has been launched by the anti-abortion organization Texas Right to Life for people to report illegal abortions anonymously.
John Seago of Texas Right to Life told NPR that the lawsuits are not against the women. “We would be suing the abortion industry and those making money off of abortions. Therefore, this is not spying on your neighbor.”
Abortion providers and reproductive rights groups argue that the law creates a bounty on abortion providers.
In Texas, a Whole Women’s Health clinic tweeted on Tuesday night (Aug. 31), two hours before the ban went into effect, that it still provided abortions and had “staff and doctors providing abortions and that the waiting rooms were filled.
On Wednesday, after the ban went into effect, the ACLU tweeted that abortion has just been restricted for millions of women, the long-term impact will be devastating.
In a related matter, justices are poised to rule on whether a Mississippi law prohibiting abortions at 15 weeks is constitutional. Advocates for abortion rights have pointed out that both Mississippi’s and Texas’ laws directly conflict with Roe v. Wade, the 1973 landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
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