derick No. Please don’t speak for me, especially incorrectly. I will gladly elaborate. I’m saying that because there is a lack of Black stories generally, the few that are made are burdened with trying to fulfill a demand that’s very high, which puts a lot of pressures on them to please

I became an infinitely better writer when I started thinking about Black art in terms of sincerity instead of authenticity.

How is this performative, she’s demonstrating her version of cultural respect. Not mad at this at all.

the music is still there for you to listen to btw, you can always go back! That man is 27 now, he has to grow up and evolve

she makes so much sense being on this tour !!

When preparation meets opportunity. Her artist development has been amazing to see.

The victim of Ghetts’ fatal hit-and-run has been confirmed as Nepalese student Yubin Tamang, RIP ❤️🕊️ Footage circulating online appears to show Yubin crossing the road just moments before the collision and then the collision itself. Condolences to his loved ones. Please drive

This pairing is so “5th season of a tv show and the writers ran out of ideas” coded

Jazmine Sullivan performed “Lost Ones” at ONE MusicFest on what would have been her late mother’s birthday 🤍🕊️

You can lead an ordinary life and be an extraordinary writer. And even if you're a mediocre writer, please write. Someone will resonate with your words. We need long form content in this world of slop. I want to see people being earnest and thoughtful.

(This trend is problematic, it’s fine to say that too)

Can’t stop thinking about the poor boy’s family. Sent him here to study and now he’s dead in a hit-and-run? It’s just so horrific and unfair.

To those complaining about too many Black and Asian faces on TV. This is why representation matters..

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body positivity for skinny people…. you guys sound like white people asking for a white history month

this is literally what i thought the eurostar did as a child

sometimes the glee cover is better than the original song and that’s Okay

whenever i reflect on conflict with others and the way they policed my reactions to things they caused, i always wish i would’ve actually shown my ass since they made it seem like i did

Teedra Moses 🔥

middle of my sentence she cut me off like sorry david we don’t have anymore time the appointments till 4 and it’s 3:55 bro I feel like she wouldn’t even care if I died man I tried all this therapy s***