A Letter to My Suicidal Thoughts
Dear Suicidal Thoughts, This is not you talking, and yet these words come from the hands and the mind of your own. You and I have been through a great deal together, although a goal for most humans is to never actually meet in the first place. I thought I…
David Banner Breaks Down Mental Illness in the Black Community
In many minority communities, depression, anxiety and mental illness are not often recognized as true struggles amongst individuals. While so much of our population around the globe faces a detrimental internal battle every single day, many minorities have had to overlook their own issues, which could be broken down to…
Sean C and LV Talk Mental Health In Music, ‘American Gangster’ Motivation and More
The "veteran" label has become a title in hip hip culture that has frequently coincided with a slew of unique characteristics. Some may earn the inscription on their careers for their impact on the culture during a particularly notable era, while others carry the label once their unofficial "dues" have…
Put My Anxiety In Rice – Mental Illness Is Not A Trending Topic (Ep. 4)
It's been awhile, but Put My Anxiety In Rice is officially back after a lengthy hiatus. After dealing with some personal matters, and feeling a bit low on the motivational side of things, a spark of passion finally came back into my system. For episode 4, I decided to address…
2016 Is The Year My Dreams Died
That sounds like the most self-deprecating shit ever, doesn't it? There's certainly a tone of depression in that statement, but the truth is, there's much more acceptance to it than anything. 2016 has been a whirlwind of a year for most of us, and that's been on all fronts whether…
Put My Anxiety In Rice – Taking the Leap of Therapy (Episode 3)
It's been awhile since I've pulled back out the video camera and spoke some of my inner mental health thoughts, but I'm back with another episode of Put My Anxiety In Rice. I've been dealing with a lot of draining up's and down's in the past few weeks, and unfortunately,…
Put My Anxiety In Rice – The ‘Tough Skin’ Crisis (Episode 2)
After a few delays, I'm back with my second episode of Put My Anxiety In Rice. I'm ecstatic about all of the amazing feedback from the debut episode, and I'm grateful for all of those who are supportive of being on this mental health journey with me. On this next…
Put My Anxiety In Rice – The Mental Health Vlog
For those who have read, peeped, or glimpsed at my site, it's easily become evident that aside from hip hop culture, mental health is extremely prominent in my life. Earlier this year, I shared my story of dealing with an anxiety disorder for a number of years now, and how…
How To Admit You’ve Lost Yourself When Everyone Seems Found
The phrase “fake it until you make it” might be the best piece of advice a particular individual receives, but the biggest downfall another overhears. For most of those who partake in everyday social media, it’s easy to see those who are constantly posting about their life’s highs, their outstanding…
Who Are Hip Hop’s Biggest Disappointments? Play Cousins Podcast – Episode 3
The Play Cousins podcast is back for their third installment, and not a single second was wasted in this special 2-hour episode. Jameer and I decided to invite up two of some of our favorite people in the hip hop industry to participate in one of our significant discussions on…