Author: Paul “Big Homie” Duong

50 Cent Playground Book Introduction

The folks over at E Dub bullied their way to get their hands on the first three chapters of Curtis’ publication, Playground. The book doesn’t hit shelves until November 1, but check out the introduction below. I’ll be the first to admit that not everything I’ve done in my life has been role-model material. I’ve been on the wrong side of the law. I’ve been in violent situations. I’ve also been a bully. I know how a person gets to be like that. That’s why I […]

Jay-Z Releasing Decoded Paperback

A year after Jay-Z’s Decoded hit shevles, the book will be re-released on November 1st as a paperback. The book will also contain a new chapter, seven additional illustrations, three songs: “I Know”, “Young Gz”, “Lost One” and a new afterword. What still excites me about rap is that it’s an open thread, a cipher that listeners find their own meanings in. The point of this book is not to settle arguments or transform rap songs into neat stories with a beginning, middle, and […]

How To Make It In America (Season 2 Ep. 1)

[vodpod id=Video.15500547&w=540&h=350&fv=] Last night, the HBO comedy-drama rolled out their second season premiere. If you missed it, you can catch the full episode above. In the second-season premiere, Ben and Cam look for a way to market their CRISP attire in New York after a promising debut in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Rene’s new Rasta Monsta billboard is a hit with everyone except his girlfriend; and Rachel returns from a soul-searching trip abroad, but she’s still not over Ben. semtex