Year-End Clearance

On December 27, 2020 By Loupy DIn black fathers, blogging, creative nonfiction, culture, family, fatherhood, forever young, genetics, Golden Age of Hip hop, memoir, parenting, photography, writing, Wu Tang ClanLeave a comment

I know the power of words can cause uplifting or dreadful changes in a person.

If Tupac Were Here Today (Would He Be Here Today?)

On June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 By Loupy DIn 90's hip hop, Black Lives Matter, blogging, creative nonfiction, culture, Golden Age of Hip hop, hip hop, hip-hop, memoir, music journalism, race, rap, writing2 Comments

He is, in many minds, a symbol of the resistance against inequality.

Burning Down The House

On June 7, 2020 By Loupy DIn 90's hip hop, black fathers, Black Lives Matter, blogging, creative nonfiction, culture, documentary, memoir, mental health, photography, race, Real World Problems, writing3 Comments

Obviously, George Floyd’s televised lynching is a tipping point. We cannot have another outcome like the Rodney King trial. The whole world is watching.

Daddy Loup

On May 4, 2020May 4, 2020 By Loupy DIn black fathers, blogging, creative nonfiction, culture, family, fatherhood, genetics, memoir, mental health, parenting, writing1 Comment

It's hard to believe a lot of the facts floating around during these days of sequestration, but believe this: there are a lot of ass whippings happening in the world today.

R.I.P, K & G

On January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 By Loupy DIn basketball, black fathers, creative nonfiction, culture, family, fatherhood, Golden Age of Hip hop, LakersLeave a comment

There are few celebrity deaths that hit home with me.

Happy Father’s Day

On June 16, 2019 By Loupy DIn black fathers, creative nonfiction, fatherhood, parentingLeave a comment

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I’m Coming Back

On May 30, 2019 By Loupy DIn creative nonfictionLeave a comment

I've been living life, and life is good. I want to share a journal entry from a year ago this very day. I'm in a better space now. I'm working on an epic piece to share with you all soon that'll let you know what's been the focus of my life for the last 12 …

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How I Shot Tupac

On November 17, 2018May 2, 2019 By Loupy DIn 90's hip hop, creative nonfiction, Golden Age of Hip hop, hip hop, hip-hop, music journalism, photography, rap1 Comment

In 1992, Tupac was another brotha in the game coming up and shining his light. Who knew what he would become in the span of his short career and beyond?