Sterling, Lawrence and Rob and Richmond, VA rap legend Radio B talk about his latest project, "Jesus Never Wore a Suit," Drake's "Scorpion" album, the limitations of separating the art from the artist, XXXTentacion and much more!
My spiritual journey has been a rollercoaster of sorts. The irony is while most of my family is deeply rooted in their respective spiritual walks, it has taken me a while to find my footing.
Kyra, Rob and Sterling talk about Cardi B’s album and why there has to be only one dominant female MC, “Nice For What,” the #NeverAgain movement, who's the best lyricist from Brooklyn, fallacies from our church upbringings and much more!
I like to think that when I was born, the nurse placed me in my mother’s arms and there I laid, nestled at her breast ever so comfortably. In my mind, I think about how my mother might’ve felt the first time she saw me; she saw all the hopes and dreams she had for my future....I was battling a serious bout of depression, which led me to be diagnosed with Bipolar II Disorder. However, because I am a black woman in a society that doesn’t see me or the importance of mental health, it is very difficult to envision a future for myself.
I scan the dimly lit auditorium and see cream, beige and black congregants filling the auditorium with bellowing, yet energetic vigor. Young, married and old — all in unison. Another thing I notice as I look around — this place is lowkey packed. It isn’t just your handful of “ye faithfuls.” I have never seen anything like this before. Everyone on one accord, a semi-packed “sanctuary” and church members of all ages — sanging. Little did I know, there was more to this seemingly utopian worship experience.
I spend many nights reflecting on a sentiment I was taught since birth — never question God. As I meander into adulthood, my faith has truly begun to be tested. When I am struck by adversity, I impulsively rationalize if my God is even with me. But then I remind myself — never question God.
Sterling, Lawrence and Rob talk about how their New Year's resolutions are holding up, who had the best year in entertainment in 2017, whether or not Drake's "God's Plan" video was a publicity stunt and much more!
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