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10 Memorable Rap References To Whitney Houston

As the world prepares to say goodbye to Whitney Houston, brokencool looks back at 10 Memorable Rap References to the music and entertainment icon. Not all of these paint Houston in a positive light, but they are memorable and touch on various aspects of the late singer's turbulent life and career.

Too Short Is In Some Hot Ass Water

Written by brokencool writer Ru Black

Too Short is in hot ass water. After XXLmag.com posted a video of the rapper attempting to teach middle school aged boys “a couple tricks” to “take you to the hole,” with other middle school aged girls, the entire world of everydamnbody is in an uproar. There is a petition generating amongst those with big enough names in the hip-hop writing world to matter, calling for the removal of Vanessa Satten from the editor-in-chief post at XXL.

Your First Rap Concert

Written by brokencool writer Slava P

This is it. You've been waiting for weeks for The Artist to make this tour stop in your city and you're sure as hell not going to miss it. Since you've never been to a rap concert before this one, you're unsure of what to expect; how many people will be there? Who's opening? Will it be safe? You decide to grab your friends and your ticket to find out the hard way.

Rock n' Rap

Written by brokencool writer Slava P

Rock music has been influenced by the black culture for almost as long as it has existed; from the fact that rock songs rely on the 12-bar format made popular by the Blues to Elvis' early love for gospel music. However, hip-hop has recently seen a trend where its artists strive to emulate the lifestyle of rockers in more ways than one. It started with Three 6 Mafia adopting an unconventional gritty approach to their production and lyrics in 1995 until it evolved twelve years later into the Shop Boyz' in-your-face release of Party Like A Rockstar. 2012 has produced rappers who have furthered this trend by almost-literally adopting the moniker of the late Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain in the form of Kirko Bangz and Black Cobain. If this pattern continues, what kind of rap acts can we expect to see in the coming years? Well, after obtaining an unnamed A&R's "Who's Next List" (that's right, such a thing exists and no you're not on it).

Top 10 Ways To Survive Black History Month

Written by brokencool writer Ru Black.

Happy Black History month! Sure, we’re about a week in at this point, and apologies for the delay, but there is no more appropriate thing to do than being late during the shortest, blackest month of the year! Hooray! N*gga, don’t act like you haven’t been running at least fifteen minutes late for everything since Don Cornelius died. Nonetheless, we here at Broken Cool bring to you, the top 10 ways to survive Black History Month. A list of clarifications, facts, and highlights in black culture that will not only get you through the month, but will enrich your life for years to come.

Let’s fucking get it.

Plies Tweets - Entry #2 (The Super Bowl Edition)

Welcome to your new favorite weekly feature. Not sure if you knew this bruh, but dat boy Plies has one of the most entertaining Twitter feeds of all-time...all-time.

brokencool has already brought you many life lessons from Plies, and now brokencool presents a weekly look into Plies tweets.

Guess what folks? Plies is betting on the Super Bowl and is going to give YOU the money if he wins...although I'm a little concerned about him leaving the money at momma's house.

Hit the jump to read Plies Tweets - Entry #2.

Plies Tweets - Entry #1

Welcome to your new favorite weekly feature. Not sure if you knew this bruh, but dat boy Plies has one of the most entertaining Twitter feeds of all-time...all-time.

brokencool has already brought you many life lessons from Plies, and now brokencool presents a weekly look into Plies tweets.

Hit the jump to read Plies Tweets - Entry #1.

Top 5 Hip-Hop Songs On Newt Gingrich's iPod

Written by brokencool writer Ru Black.

Newt Gingrich is that dude in the streets right now. He’s surging ahead in all of the polls and, after his victory in the South Carolina primary last Saturday, some are saying he is now the Republican to beat against President Barack Obama. Newt Gingrich pitted against Mitt Romney, The Two Rick’s and Ron Paul. Newt was quietly Bill Clinton’s nigga (what?) back in the day and is slanging more power than a little bit to try and stay ahead.

You might be worried about this or that but over here at Broken Cool, we’ve got more important things to ponder. Namely, what’s on Newt’s iPod? We think we know.

Top 10 Non-Dangerous Beefs Between Light-Skin N*ggas

By brokencool writer Ru Black

Common and Drake got beef and it’s about to get ugly. Like, super ugly. Not “leaving condoms on ya baby seat” ugly, but ugly enough, considering there’s at least one soft drink metaphor being tossed around. Either way, cats are all a twitter about the whole thing and yesterday, Colorado MC, @RockieG5 tweeted, “I hate when light-skin niggas beef. It's never dangerous lol,” easily the most hilarious line regarding the beef yet. I was thusly inspired to list the top 10 Non-dangerous Beefs between light-skin n*ggas…..and Kat Stacks. For good measure.

10 Jay-Z Songs Blue Ivy Won't Be Allowed To Hear Until She's 18...Or Ever

Blue Ivy Carter is obviously going to listen to her parents music one day. Shit, she's already appeared on a song. People had to beg Jay to jump on J. Cole's shit...but boom...just like that Blue Ivy got a guest spot. And while there are many Jay-Z AND Beyonce songs suitable for Blue to listen to, there are 10 or so Jigga songs that J and B might want to avoid playing for Blue. Here are 10 Jay-Z Songs Blue Ivy Won't Be Allowed To Hear Until She's 18...Or Ever.