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.

Book update: (The Real Struggle)

On July 1, 2018 By Loupy DIn black fathers, blogging, creative nonfiction, family, fatherhood, forever young, Jim Rohn, literary journal, memoir, parenting, poetry, writing1 Comment

I'm here, trying to capture the healing energy of writing.

I’ve Been Playing LPs Again…

On March 20, 2018March 19, 2018 By Loupy DIn creative nonfiction, literary journal, memoir, Real World Problems, writing1 Comment

It's sad that us humans have chosen to live in two worlds, as if one isn't hard enough with which to deal.

Hospitalized: Redo

On December 17, 2017December 17, 2017 By Loupy DIn 90's hip hop, black fathers, blogging, creative nonfiction, fatherhood, film, Golden Age of Hip hop, hip-hop, hospital, literary journal, memoir, parenting, rap, season, writing1 Comment

The next song on my playlist was Deja Vu by Teena Marie. The words to that song took on a whole new meaning for me, and I cried my eyes out as I listened to it over and over again, until I decided that it was time for me to do something new...

New Look, New Book!!!

On December 5, 2017March 21, 2018 By Loupy DIn 90's hip hop, blogging, creative nonfiction, Golden Age of Hip hop, hip hop, literary journal, memoir, music journalism, photography, rap, writing2 Comments

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

The South-East Bounce

On May 20, 2017May 25, 2017 By Loupy DIn 90's hip hop, black fathers, blogging, creative nonfiction, fatherhood, Golden Age of Hip hop, hip hop, literary journal, memoir, music journalism, parenting, photography, writingLeave a comment

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.

I’m having trouble with my computer. I turned it off and now I’m working off the iPhone.

On March 22, 2017March 22, 2017 By Loupy DIn black fathers, creative nonfiction, fatherhood, memoir, parenting, writingLeave a comment

I've decided to make a difference in my life. I will do what needs to be done. That includes taking care of my health.

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