Beats and Lyricism Have Changed In Current Era of Hip-Hop

From the days of Run DMC to Public Enemy to Kanye West, hip-hop has been a cultural movement, a lifestyle and a form of expression. In this age of mainstream hip-hop, however, true lyricism has arguably become a lost art. Artists like Soulja Boy and Lil’ Wayne have used their “swag” to become top selling artists with their unique form of hip-hop, where catchy phrases such as “lick me like a lollipop,” and dances like the “stanky leg,” have been their signature.

EDITORIAL: Lawler Decision Long Overdue

For six months the administration has allowed two football coaches to be paid: one at normal price, whom they have placed on paid administrative leave, and the other to do the first one’s job.If Head Coach Kenny Lawler did something wrong, the administration needs to discipline him properly and swiftly. If, however, he did nothing wrong – which the investigation should have determined already – bring him back and stop paying his replacement.