Quantcast
Channel: Culture – The Urban Intellectual
Browsing all 22 articles
Browse latest View live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Civil Wrong: Arizona Tries to Rewrite History with Anti-Gay Law

Sometimes it takes a “meme” to illustrate that discrimination is wrong, no matter the race, gender, sexuality or creed. Governor Jan Brewer of Arizona has an important decision to make that will...

View Article



SXSW: Edward Snowden’s Stealing the Show

SXSW has arrived! The annual Austin,TX festival does its best every year to further the conversation in EVERYTHING. Music, politics, art, technology, film; You name it, you can find it at the South by...

View Article

Astronomical: Stanford Professor’s Theory of Big Bang Finally Proven (Video)

In Astronomy they say that “the theory of everything is also known as the final theory.” Well we can all interpret this how ever we want, metaphorically or literally, it will never have the impact on...

View Article

And I Quote: Happy Birthday Maya Angelou

“My life has been long, and believing that life loves the liver of it, I have dared to try many things, sometimes trembling, but daring still.” Happy 86th Birthday from The Urban Intellectual to the...

View Article

A Fatman’s Love For Food: Action Bronson to Host Food Show for Vice

Action Bronson’s love for food should come as no surprise. No, not because he is fat, but because has turned his rap fame and culinary experience into a food hosting job on VICE TV. Bam Bam will be...

View Article


Retrograde: Three Things Last Week Brought Us.

One. Happy Birthday America! This past weekend was full of family, BBQ’s and Patriotism was at an all-time high through the merriment of unity and toasting watered down American beers.  In Chicago the...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Retrograde: Three Things Last Week Taught Us.

One. Our political system is in turmoil. The U.S House of Representatives decided to SUE the president. Yes, in a 225-201 vote, Republicans took the bold move to sue the president for overstepping the...

View Article

‘Art Basel’: Stolen Picasso, Electric Vagina And The Strange Reality

Last week marked the annual Art Basel festival in Miami. Celebrities, Rappers, Art Connoisseurs and THOTS of all sorts flocked to the white sands to feel cultured (or party your face off in the name of...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Three Things: Bruce Jenner, Eddie Murphy & The Koch Brothers’

TRANsitions Sooooooo, Bruce Jenner has decided to become a tranny or should I say transitioning into a woman (to be politically correct). Yes, the dad to the Kardashian women has decided to be one of...

View Article


Sean Price: R.I.P To The “Larry David” Of Hip Hop

It’s a loss. Sean Price of hip hop duo, Heltah Skeltah, died in his sleep Saturday at the young age of 43. Price aka. Ruck was a charismatic figure that has left this earth to soon. He fit the true...

View Article

Donuts: A Decade Without J Dilla

10 years to the date. Author Shannon Adler once said “carve your name on hearts, not tombstones.” A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” It’s true, our...

View Article

Political Hollywood: Meryl Streep Uses Golden Globes to Attack Trump

The Golden Globes were presented on Sunday and sandwiched in between Jimmy Fallon’s grating hosting, there were some really cool moments. Donald Glover did it for the culture when he thanked Migos...

View Article

FKA Twigs Debuts New Track In Nike Campaign

The swoosh has done it again. Nike’s latest campaign is home to a new FKA twigs track. However, the track is not the best part of the clip. The two-minute FKA twigs-directed ad for Zonal Strength...

View Article


Southern Patience: ‘Atlanta’ Returns In 2018

It looks like we’re gonna have to wait a little longer than expected for the second season of Donald Glover’s show, Atlanta. The critically acclaimed comedy will have to wait until 2018 while Glover...

View Article

The ‘BIG 3’: New Basketball League Features NBA Legends

Rapper/Actor Ice Cube has come up with a genius idea: A half-court 3-on-3 touring basketball league with former NBA players. It’s called The Big3 and it’s basically like if that old NBA Street video...

View Article


Chance On Trump: The Chicago Rapper Gets Candid in GQ Interview

Chance the Rapper had a fantastic 2016. One of Chicago’s favorite sons, the rapper/singer released Coloring Book which was loved by music fans everywhere and had a feature on Kanye West’s song,...

View Article

Happy Birthday: Betty White Turns 95!

America’s favorite grandma has turned the big 9-5. “Why do people say “grow some balls”? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding.” ― Betty...

View Article


Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Hip-Hop & Homosexuality: In 2017, Artist Are Leaving The Closet Behind

Last week two artists decided that they would be more open about their sexuality with the world. The first to do this was rapper Taylor Bennett who came out as bisexual on January 18th, a day ahead of...

View Article

Desus And Mero Bring Some Color To Late-Night Television

Desus and Mero is shaking up late-night TV. Monday through Thursday on Viceland, Desus Nice and The Kid Mero give their raw unfiltered take on everything from Donald Trump to viral videos. The two...

View Article

Solange x Frank Ocean Bring Light To Grammy Reality And Race

There was a lot of controversy surrounding music’s biggest night, from Adele referencing her black friends to people thinking Solange was getting booed. But said controversy began way before attendees...

View Article
Browsing all 22 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images