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"You're Miley, you're Elvis, you're Iggy Azalea." Late last month, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released the controversial track "White Privilege II."  It's sparked a beef between both Machine Gun Kelly and Iggy Azalea since it's been released and had a mixture of responses.  And well, if you simply read through the youtube comments, some true colors of society are well, displayed.  Ironically enough.  Take a listen.  Let us know what you guys think. Hot 97 discussed whether or not Macklemore was simply exploiting a hot topic by seeking approval amongst minorities. Then, later, both Macklemore and Ryan Lewis appeared on...

Martin Shkreli, the man that raised an HIV drug price by 5000 percent and bought the only copy of WuTang's album for $2 Million, released a video late last month attacking the legendary rapper.  Watch that video and his latest offer here. I gotta say, brafuckingvo, Ghostface.  Well said. Why did he raise the price of the drug?  In the video below he discusses that well... It's all in the name of research... and a capitalistic market to maximize profit...  What do you guys think? Check out Wakeyagameup.com for all the latest news!  Make sure you download the Woke App for...

Disclaimer: I have a minor in health.   That being said, the six classes that certified me that little humble brag have little to NOTHING to do with the following blog. Here's the deal. I'm a normal person. Getting to the gym is a bitch and a half. Eating right? 2 and half bitches. And this idea that we're gonna meal prep every Sunday night, get all of our macro nutrients, tuck ourselves into bed stress free, turn our minds off and get 9 hours of deep, fully rested sleep, is well, NOT GONNA HAPPEN. In most cases. And when...

Gentrification. (the process of renewal and rebuilding accompanying the influx of middle-class or affluent people into deteriorating areas that often displaces poorer residents) The average price of a home on Bedford-Stuyvesant in New York City has gone from $94,000-$775,000...  IN 15 YEARS.  And while many dispute that gentrification is an issue, or well, even a thing, it's hard to look past the numbers.  Especially with all those boutiques and organic food bars in the way. Urban Dictionary Definition of Gentrification (the "yuppification" of local businesses; shops catering to yuppie tastes like sushi restaurants, Starbucks, etc... come to replace local businesses displaced by...

Ok, so the West.  Yea, we're goin through some thangs.  The East? Safe to say, they're goin through some thangs as well. If I didn't know any better, I would say World War III might be on the horizon.  Some theorists have stated that it may have already gotten started.  But hey, let's save that conspiracy for another day. You might have seen your facebook timelines blowing up recently about Syria, Syrain refugees and well, the hate and racism that comes attached with that. What exactly is going on?   Ok, BASICALLY... Which, when I say basically, please understand, the conflict...