Do Thugs Become Thugs cuz Women Want Thugs?

...or just thug money?

Many of my readers give me feedback on my blogs, and most of the time I use their comments for my next blog, and so on and so forth.So after my "Help Wanted! New Position, Always Hiring!" blog posted a reader made a good point. Sure it's alot of Black men on the corner, and it's messed up, but what about the women who force their men to have "trap star" careers so they can live the upgraded lifestyle...while still in the hood?
Well I don't give answers, I state opinions. First things first I do have to place blame on materialistic Black women. It's too many women out there STILL lonely cuz their #1 requirement in a man is he got to have money. Nuttin wrong w/that,I feel if you gettin cash you should have someone in your life who at least can match your status,and if he can't,you can tell he's trying.
But Brothas are dumb for LETTING women lead them into the corner hustla lifestyle too.So let's just get into it.
Hell I'll take a broke nigga in a minute, and everyone can check my ex for proof lol. But I'm simple; treat me right, cook me sumtin, fuck me till I fall asleep, and TRY. Whatever you wanna do but can't due to money, location, whatever as long as you attempt to go out and get it, I'm right there behind you. IF I leave the house for work in the morning and you're in the same position when I return back from work,we have a problem.Triflin niggas are triflin niggas. And all you triflin niggas know who the hell you are.
But many, MANY brothas are not triflin, THEY JUST UNEMPLOYED. And sistas, we gotta stop knockin em. It's hard as hell to get a job these days, and I see Black men hitting the pavement everyday.Young brothas donned in suits holding 20 resumes on the train with shallow but determined hope across their face. It can be disheartening looking for work, man or woman.But the Black Man in particular has a pride that is often held up by his ability to PROVIDE.So when he's not able, or can't afford, to provide for himself and family, he gets frustrated.
He gets really frustrated.He starts to hate himself, then the world, cuz he knows all he needs is one chance.Whether a college grad or ex-con he knows he wants to bring home the bacon, but just can't. It's probably one of the worst feelings in the world, and ladies, we CANNOT apply more pressure by trying to live an unaffordable lifestyle.
Ladies, if you can't afford to push no Benz, don't expect him to.Even if he does go out, finds 2 jobs just to get you that whip to make you happy, he will begin to see the relationship as a job in itself. Hell while you @ home counting his ends he out looking for a chick like me who doesn't need a big baller. I'm tellin you, let a man know you support him, THEN motivate him to succeed.If he still can't start making moves, BOUNCE.It aint about the money it's the principle. IF He can't put on a tie and fill out a few applications what the fuck else won't he do in the future?
Brothas, if you wanna hustle, if you really wanna live life at full risk, do it.But DON'T do it for a woman. Ur child,pay off a debt,WHATEVER.But u niggas out here gettin money to keep pussy understand that type of pussy only knows money.And you know it's niggas out here w/more money than you anyway.Gone out there and be a trap star if you want,get arrested for sum bull while paper chasin. For what? Cuz ur girl needed extra acrylic on the nails? FUCK THAT. TAKE THE TIME TO FIND A WOMAN THAT WILL LOVE U NOW,IN UR CURRENT FINANCIAL POSITION.Cuz I guarantee that's some real love right there, and your quest for a better job or more $ will come naturally, cuz you'll WANT to support a life w/her, you won't be FORCED to.
To Both: You shoudln't start a relationship with anyone until you are able to support yourself. If you're old enough to be on your own, you can't be strong w/someone else until your strong on your own. That means mentally, physically, AND financially. Sure it's easy to fall for someone, love is a strong thing, but so is money. And protecting yourself from going broke from a relationship is protecting yourself and it's downright smart.
Back to my ex-ample.He wanted to move in w/me, yes even after the whole fiasco w/the other chick and soap opera bull. And though I wasn't interested in another relationship w/him, my heart was still there u know? So of course I CONSIDERED letting him move in,but the eventual HELL NO came outta me and that was that. You see,it took alot for me to get my place,and I would have loved nuttin better than to help a friend in need.But this was my ex-boyfriend-cheater-who-slept-probably-still-sleepin-with-married-woman-neva-had-job-then-doesn't-seem-to-want-one-now lookin ass friend.And if I'm going to improve my future, can't bring along the bad past.It aint cuz he broke, it's cuz his ATTITUDE will keep him that way. N I aint goin.
Point is: Have your own before you get with someone for their own. Feel me? They say love and money are 2 funny things. And if that's the case, make sure YOU have the last laugh.

Keep loving one another.

Crack Disappointed with His Rank in Current Black Deaths

“Man, back in the 80’s everybody respected me. They killed for me, got arrested for me, robbed they mama for me, hell a lot of muthafuckas even died for me. Now all of a sudden, ya’ll tellin me I’m not the top killa in the hood no more? Fuck that, I still got hoes suckin dick to get me and niggas still dying over me. I’ll always be king…”

Strong words from a strong substance. I had the chance to interview Kerr Ack, locally known simply as Crack, and asked him how he felt about no longer being the top killing substance in the Black community. Ack, in a surprisingly laid back mood, calmly explained his plight with being the #2 or possibly #3 :

KA: It seems Black people don’t even need me to die anymore. I mean, that wasn’t my intention when I stepped on the scene, I just wanted to see new places, be inside new ppl, touch new money, you know. Aint that everyone’s dream?
Now all of a sudden, I’m just some hand over foot type of deal. Niggas still ride for me, you know, but I see what’s goin on. Black people are hauling off and killin each other! I’m chillin on my glass couch you know, me and my lady and even SHE was crying after a couple news stories.
It was a time when I WAS the news story. Every news cast was about me, I made headlines. A couple niggas was getting robbed, gangbanged, but I was getting ALL they hype. They knew bout me. Now, I walk down the street people act like I’m old news. I still got my true fam, the ones who just can’t give me up. But it just aint the same anymore.

DUB: I see but if you’re so moved, emotionally, by the deaths of these innocent people, why don’t you leave? I mean you and I both know your effect on the Black community, don’t you find it a bit odd to now be concerned of their welfare?

KA: Concerned of their welfare? FUCK THAT SHIT man I’m here to take people on the ride of their lives. That’s it. And at one time, it seemed that’s all that people needed. Man, back in the 80’s everybody respected me. They killed for me, got arrested for me, robbed they mama for me, hell a lot of muthafuckas even died for me AND cops fucked with me. Now all of a sudden, ya’ll tellin me I’m not the top killa in the hood no more? Fuck that, I still got hoes suckin dick to get me and niggas still dying over me. I’ll always be king…

DUB: I’m sure you will. Nevertheless, at the rate of senseless violence in major urban cities alone how do you see yourself getting back on top?

KA: You know I feel like, I don’t need to be on top, I just don’t wanna be forgotten. I came through and changed lives. But with me, it was gradual you know? People took they time with me then hit rock bottom…(laughs softly) get it? ROCK bottom?

DUB: Yea I get it man...

KA: Anyway, niggas getting lazy yo, just poppin each other off, where’s the fun in that? Then they startin early; gettin em at the schools, on bus stops, hoes gauging out eyeballs and shit on a Sunday morning! I had ppl who wouldn’t even come see ME on Sunday morning!

DUB: Well at this rate what does the future hold? You know, where do you see yourself in 5, 10, maybe 20 years? And most of all, do you ever see yourself becoming #1 again?

KA: Maybe, but at the same time how can anything be #1 when everyone already dead? I saw what I did to families, but at least a muhfucka had some type of chance to say no feel me? Like, fuckin with me is a choice. But ya’ll out there getting shot, that’s outta my hands.
I know one thing, I aint goin anywhere. Been here, gon be here, illegal my ass I still know cops who got my back. But I’m just gon have to get on my grind, find work elsewhere, maybe in higher places like Hollywood.

(message)

DUB: Wow, well I must say this has been eye opening and thank you for taking the time to express your thoughts…

KA: Time? Shit I got all the time in the world. Matta fact, what you doin after this?

DUB: I’m busy. But once again, thank you Mr. Ack.

KA: Just call me Crack.

My "Live from Sour Apple" Episode!!

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Help Wanted! New Position, Always Hiring!

Just when I thought jobs were getting harder to find, I found out where most niggas BEEN working.I dunno the salary,but it must be great cuz they be there on time, all the time! Good luck in your job searches!

Position: Standing Outside
Salary: Negotiable
Company: N/A
Contact: The nigga already outside
This position requires very little skill, training will be provided. Must be able to stand for 10 hours at a time. No resume or application needed, just show up. Benefits include tax free salary (whatever that may be) and round the clock police survellaince.
Perfect for part time, full time, students, single mothers, retired workers, veterans, hell you can even bring your dog to work!
Apply anytime, in person.


If you're offended, you should be. Having a Black president has changed very little, in my opinion, and I say that because when he was elected that's exactly what the average Black man was saying would happen...CHANGE.
But where?
I've been living on the East Side a few months now, and am seeing the same useless activity on the corner, in front of liquor stores, and backseats of squad cars as I did staying on the South Side. There are over 500,000 children without fathers in the United States and I'm sure I pass about 75 of em just goin to the post office. Brothas just be outside standing. FOR WHAT?
I'm done defending these Black men when it comes to stereotypes. I see it everyday. Old, young, mid age, whatever. These black men are decorating street corners like Christmas lights and it makes me sick. No, they're all not selling drugs, or pimpin, or "gangbangin" but gotdammit what the fuck else is there to do outside for 4 hours?
At the gas station there's 3 askin to pump my gas, 2 in front of the liquor store tryna get my number or sell a sack of weed, or 15 in white tees in front of an elementary school. Get yo grown ass somewhere, do something so you can be SOMEBODY in this society.
No more sob stories of "tryna be a black man in a white man's society." How you call yourself a man while standing silently while they become the same useless statistic as you?
AND OF COURSE,THIS IS NOT FOR ALL BLACK MEN, JUST SOME.BUT IT'S ALOT OF YA'LL MAN!
I'm just tired. I love my people, I do. But the proof is in the pudding.I see so much time and talent wasted with these brothas attempting to be hood kings and trap stars. There's ALWAYS something to do, there's always help needed somewhere, but our men continue to pursue the street career.
As a hard working woman it's hard to give you my number,Black man on the corner. You see I love a thug ass nigga, but being gangsta starts w/the mentality. And the realest thugs I've met are NOT out doing thug shit. They making moves, gettin real money, and being real inspirations. Black man on the corner, take a look at the world you're creating, and supporting. Our future is at stake, the seeds you've planted are growing in this concrete jungle and you aren't there to raise them. You're here, on the corner. We need to take our community back and you're just giving it away.
Black man on the corner, I love you, but I'm angry with you. The Black woman needs you there to hold her, the Black children needs you there to teach them, and the Black world needs you there to BREAK THE CYCLE.
It's time, hell it's past due. Just go inside. GO INSIDE. Sit down, and let the healing begin. It's TIME!