Category: hip hop

My Exposition

My life has been a patchwork of projects. For all my work life minus the two years of corporate I did at the turn of the century, I’ve been hustling. Always trying to find a way to make the skills pay the bills. As far as paid gigs, I’ve been an actor, teacher, writer, stage…… Continue reading My Exposition

How I Shot Tupac

2Pac @ Glam Slam April 11, 1992 Copyright 2018 Lawrence E. Dotson

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?

New Look, New Book!!!

Indeed...

I am officially announcing the release of my first book “Rebelation: A Memoir with Photos” in March of 2018.

The South-East Bounce

I had a chance to travel away from L.A. for a couple of weeks. The first stop was Todd Mission, TX, where the first Middlelands music festival went down. Being Loupy D, I had the luxury of a golf cart and an all-access pass.

R.I.P., B.I.G.

“Ain’t no guarantees in life…if this shit don’t jump off, I’ll be back on the streets hustling tomorrow.”

Power To The People

I told you I had some news in my last post. The news is that I’ve been asked to go to Europe to represent a film! I never imagined the idea of just packing up and going to Europe unless I had a legitimate and creative reason to go, and here it is. My dream…… Continue reading Power To The People

Seasonal Shifting

Dreams. promises. I try everything and I don’t give up.

Transmission Complete

It’s a big day for me. My online class is up for the offering. It starts October 25th. I’m in the middle of preparing the syllabus and I think that it will be an interesting course for anyone who writes creative nonfiction. It will be nice to teach again; it’s been over ten years since…… Continue reading Transmission Complete