The year of 2006 saw artists from snap, lyrical hip hop, and other forms of hip hop take shape. The early part of 2006 saw the group of Tha Alkaholiks with their album of Firewater, Sway with This My Demo, J Dilla with Donuts, Remy Ma with There's Something About Remy: Based on a Tru Story, and Dem Franchise Boyz's On Top of Our Game. 20/20 was an album made by Dilated Peoples. D.M.C, Juvenile, E-40, B.G., T.I.'s King, Ghostface, Bubba Sparxxx, LL Cool J, and other artists made their albums in 2006 too. The Coup, Mobb Deep, Gnarls Barkley's St. Elsewhere, Cam'ron, Bronze Nazareth, Rampage, Ice, Shawnna, Yung Joc, Busta Rhymes, and Zion I made music too. 2006 was a year in hip hop with old school and new school musicians being fully represented from Lord Jamar to 7L and Esoteric. DMX's Year of the Dog Again, Pharrell, Inspectah Deck's The Resident Patient, Method Man, The Roots, Chingy's Hoodstar, Lupe Fiasco, Ludacris, Sleepy Brown, Lloyd Banks, P. Diddy's Press Play, The Game, Jay Z's Kingdom Come, Snoop, Clipse, Jeezy, Mos Def, Shady Records, and other musicians have expressed diverse songs. 2006 saw Georgia' snap music come alive with songs like Snap Yo Fingers from Lil Jon, Lean Wit It, rock Wit It form Dem Franchise Boyz, It's Goin's Down by Yung Joc, and Shoulder Lean from Young Dro. TI's What You Know in 2006 allowed TI to reach into a new level of prominence in hip hop music. Rick Ross was on the scene with the song of Hustlin'. Field mob, Jibbs, Jim Jones, Pimp C, and other musicians saw their talents flourish in 2006.
In 2007, hip hop music saw a continued merging of old school music with new school influences. In early 2007, old school artists had albums like Ultramegnetic MC's, X Clan, Hussein Fatal and Hardtimerz, and Consequence has albums. New artists back then like Jin, Crime Mob, Devin the Dude, Mims, Lil Flip, and others had albums too. Prodigy, Redman, Rich Boy, Young Buck, Timbaland's Shock Value, Brother Ali, Mic Geronimo, Joell Ortiz, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's Strength and Loyalty, KRS-One and Marley Marl, Lil Wyte, Canibus' For Whom the Bell Tolls (one of the most lyrical albums of all time), etc. proved that hip hop is a very diverse genres with styles being shown in multifaceted ways. Timbaland's Shock Value was ahead of it time sonically which was a prelude to Kanye West's Yeezus album. DJ Khaled developed his movement with music by this time. Pharaoh Monche's Desire was released along with TI's TI vs. TIP. Music from Tech N9ne, Common, Kia Shine, Guru, Plies, UGK, Brand Nubian, Killah Priest, Aesop Rock, Talib Kweli, 50 Cent's Curtis, Kanye West's Graduation, Young Noble and Hussein Fatal, Chamillionaire, Havoc, Percee P, Soujah Boy, and other people released music all over 2007. Jay Z's American Gangster was inspired by the film of the same name (the movie was about the life of Frank Lucas who came from North Carolina to form a drug empire based in Harlem, NYC after Bumpy Johnson died). That album showed Jay Z talked about his previous drug dealing and the response to the criticism that he has received. By the end of 2007, a new generation of artists shown their music like Gucci Mane, Hi-Tek, Chingy, Lupe Fiasco, and other artists have shown their talents. Scarface, Styles P, Birdman, Wu Tang Clan, Freeway, DJ Drama, and other people made 2007 a very vibrant year of hip hop. Cassidy made records back then. Party Like a Rockstar from Shop Boyz and This is Why I'm Hot by Mims were popular. From Rich Boy, Hurricane Chris, Kanye West, Gorilla Zoe, Unk, UGK, Bow Wow,Timbaland, Souja Boy, and other artists, 2007 ended with music that combined popular records along with lyrical records.
In 2008, Barack Obama was elected President of the untied States. Rick Ross' Trilla album would increase his presence in the hip hop scene. Twista created his new label called Get Money Gang. Flo Rida had a digital sales record by selling over 470,000 digital units in one week. Jay Z stepped down as Def James President to be replaced by L.A. Reid. Jay Z wanted to pursue other things. Ruthless Records return with help from Sony. Eazy-E's wife Tomica Woods-Wright is the CEO of the re-formed company. Nas' album of The N was released in 2008. It targeted racism, FOX News, Bill O'Reilly, and oppression. Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III was released in 2008 too selling over 1 million copies in its first week. Disturbing tha Peace signed with Def Jam. 2008 was the peak of the 50 Cent and Fat Joe beef, and later they would end it. Eminem and Royce Da 5'9 ended their peace in 2008 too. Chuck Phillips of the Los Angeles Times accused Diddy and Jimmy Rosemond of being involved in the death of Tupac Shakur. Of course, Rosemond and Diddy deny those allegations. Today, we know that some members of the Southside Crips were involved in the evil murder of Tupac Shakur. Game released his album of L.A.X. TI was found guilty of gun charges, Remy Ma was found guilty of charges against her, and Max B was shot. Nelly released his album of Brass Knuckles. Trina's album of Still da Baddest was number 1 on the Rap albums on Billboard on April of 2008. Suge Knight was assaulted and hospitalized in May of 2008. New York governor David Paterson pardoned Slick Rick that ends his immigration troubles. By June of 2008, BET loses many sponsorship over violence, profanity, and obscenity in some hip hop videos. Many like Pepsi and General Motors pulled their ads from Rap City and 106 and Park. BET would make a huge comeback later with movies about New Edition, etc. This was the year when Rick Ross was revealed to be a correctional officer before being a rapper. Master P works in community programs. Dr. Dre's daughter released a controversial documentary called Daddy's Shadow talking about her father not supporting her dreams of rapping. Da Brat was sentenced to jail for hitting a woman with a rum bottle at an Atlanta nightclub in 2007. Yung Berg (who is a notorious colorist) was beaten up and robbed of his Transformers necklace in Detroit at Trick Trick's club Plan B. TI's Paper Trial would be successful. Johnny J committed suicide by jumping of a tier of a county jail. He was a producer of many Tupac Shakur's songs. Other artists like Chino XL, Bzig Noyd, Webbie, Pete Rock, Shawty Lo, Rakim, Bizzy Bone, AZ, Prodigy, Foxy Brown's Brooklyn's Don Diva, Three 6 Mafia, Immortal Technique, RZA, Jean Grae's Jeanius, David Banner, Skillz, GZa, Kardinal Offishall, Common, Ludacris, Murs, and other artists made 2008 a year of creative power in hip hop.
As January 1, 2020 commenced, the world had high hopes for a better future. Yet, as we shall see, 2020 saw radical developments transpiring in our world. There was a Presidential campaign going on with the most diverse Democratic candidates in American history. Most of the candidates back then dropped out of the race. Most people didn't envision a coronavrius situation that would cripple much of the world. As people celebrated new years all over the world, a virus was growing, and some new reports from December 2020 mention that the virus was already in America as early as December of 2019. 2020 would be one of the most important years in human history. Again, I have never seen a year like 2020 in my lifetime. It is the most important year of the 21st century so far. January 1, 2020 was when U.S. troops used tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters, supporters of an Iranian-backed militia, at the U.S. Embassy at Baghdad, Iraq. Trump said Iran will be held accountable. China fight the outbreak of the respiratory illness of the coronvarius in the central city of Wuhan. January 3, 2020 was when a U.S. drone strikes the Baghdad International Airport. The bombing killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani or the leader of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Quds Force. This ruined much of the relationship between America and Iran. Tensions grew. days later, 56 people are killed in a stampede at Soleimani's funeral. A bus crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on January 5 that killed 5 people and 60 people were injured. January 6 was when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued first travel warnings for Americans visiting China. Iran responds to the attack on Qasem by launching missiles at two Iraqi bases with American military personnel. Many people are injured. Hours later, Iran's military shot down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 shortly after takeoff from Tehran. All 176 people were killed on board.
January 8, 2020 was when Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle announced their plans to step back form the duties as members of the British royal family. January 13 was when the Houston Astors fired GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch over the sign stealing scandal. Jay Z sued the Mississippi Department of Corrections over the deaths of multiple inmates at the state penitentiary in Parchman on January 14, 2020. It is no secret that the prison industrial complex has harmed the lives of many people (especially black lives) with rape, abuse, exploitation, mental trauma, and family suffering massive pain. January 15, 2020 was when the House of Representatives voted to sent its impeachment articles against President Trump (for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress) to the Senate. America started to screen airline passengers arriving form Wuhan on January 16. The first recorded case of coronavirus reported in America was a 35 year old Washington man who returned form China days earlier. On January 22, 2020, Opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial begin. In Davos, Switzerland, President Trump downplays coronavirus. “We have it under control. It’s going to be just fine,” he tells a reporter during a press conference. China quarantined entire city of Wuhan. On January 24, 2020, President Trump writes his first tweet about the pandemic. “China has been working very hard to contain the Coronavirus. The United States greatly appreciates their efforts and transparency. It will all work out well. In particular, on behalf of the American People, I want to thank President Xi!” On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others died in a helicopter crash in California. People mourn worldwide. Kobe Bryant was the greatest NBA player of his generation. Kobe grown from his imperfections to be a person who made massive accomplishments in movies, literature, and philanthropy. Billie Eilish wins Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards. By January 29, 2020, the White House announced the creation of the coronavirus task force. The next day on January 30, WHO declares the coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
On January 31, 2020, President Trump bans travel from China, with some exceptions. Trump would later make the racist remark of calling the virus the "kung flu" virus. Hate crimes against Chinese Americans do happen over them being unfairly scapegoated over the virus. Brexit becomes official and the UK begins the process of formally withdrawing from the European Union. February 2, 2020 was when The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Pete Buttigieg won the Iowa caucus on February 3 after securing one more state delegate elector than Bernie Sanders, despite Sanders receiving several thousand more votes. President Trump delivered his last State of the Union address on February 4, 2020, and the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi tore up a copy of Trump’s speech. The Diamond Princess cruise ship docks and is quarantined in Yokohama, Japan. February 5, 2020 was when the Senate acquitted President Trump after voting against subpoenaing witnesses, including John Bolton. Republican Mitt Romney is the only Republican to vote for removal. NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth after 328 days in space, a record for a woman. On February 7, President Trump fired EU ambassador Gordon Sondland and National Security Council adviser Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who both testified against the president during the impeachment trial. On February 9, “Parasite” made history, becoming first film in a language other than English to win the Academy Award for best picture. The South Korean film wins four Oscars overall, including best director and best original screenplay. By February 11, 2020, Bernie Sanders won the New Hampshire primary, Joe Biden finished fifth behind Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren; the WHO names coronavirus COVID-19. President Trump pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich who attempted to sell Barack Obama’s former Senate seat when he was elected president (on February 18). Bernie Sanders cruised to victory in the Nevada caucus after winning huge numbers from members of the Culinary Union, the state’s largest labor group (on February 22, 2020). On February 23, 2020, Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Georgia. This sparked protests and more debate about extrajudicial killings of unarmed black people. On February 24, President Trump tweets, “The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA“ and “Stock Market starting to look very good to me!” as Dow Jones falls 1,000 points. Five people were killed in a mass shooting at the Molson Coors Beverage Company in Milwaukee on February 26, and the House of Representatives passed anti-lynching legislation. The Presidential campaign by late February 2020 was now between Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden on the Democratic side. Many people thought that this was Biden's last stand. Rep. Jim Clyburn advocated for Biden in South Carolina and contributed heavily in a Biden victory of the South Carolina primary on February 29, 2020. That was a turning point in the race, and Biden's victory made him go on a trajectory to win the Democratic nomination. In essence, black Americans were the key demographic that led Biden to win the Democratic primary. On February 29, 2020, there was the first coronavirus death reported in the U.S., though earlier deaths will be reported later. The U.S. and Taliban reached a conditional peace agreement on February 29 too.
On March 1, 2020, Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the presidential race, and he endorsed Joe Biden. By March 2, 2020, MSNBC host Chris Matthews resigned abruptly after criticism of sexist comments and comparing Bernie Sanders’ campaign to the Nazi invasion of France. Amy Klobuchar dropped out of presidential race and endorsed Biden. By March 3, 2020, Biden shocked his presidential primary rivals with stunning victories in 10 states on Super Tuesday, putting him in the driver’s seat for the Democrat presidential nomination. At least 25 people are killed after 13 tornadoes strike Nashville area. On March 4, 2020, Michael Bloomberg dropped out of presidential race, and he endorsed Biden. On March 5, Elizabeth Warren dropped out of presidential race, does not endorse Biden or Sanders originally. By March 9, Italy placed itself on a nationwide quarantine to slow the spread of coronavirus. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunges more than 2,000 points. On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The NBA suspended its season temporarily after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus. E3 2020 video game conference is canceled. Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 23 years in prison. Tom Hanks announces he and wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus. On March 12, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 2,300 points after the U.S. bans travel from the Schengen Area in Europe. Major League Baseball suspended its spring training and announced that the season will be delayed because of coronavirus. The NHL and Major League Soccer suspended their seasons. PGA and LPGA tours cancel several upcoming events. Broadway shows are suspended. On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared the coronavirus a national emergency. Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police in Louisville on March 13 too. Breonna Taylor was a woman who was an outstanding worker who helped to save lives. Her husband tried to defend her life too. Breonna Taylor was murdered unjustly by officers. Mount Everest and the Louvre are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Boston Marathon was postponed. Spain goes into total lockdown on March 14. On March 15, New York ordered public schools closed. Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden had a one-on-one debate without an audience. Bernie Sanders talked about Biden's centrist positions, but Biden spoke as if he won the whole thing. On March 16, the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 2,997.10, the largest single-day point drop ever, amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Actor Idris Elba announced that he tested positive for coronavirus. Bars and restaurants in New York were ordered closed. During the era stage of the virus in America, New York City suffered a great deal. Many people died causing huge suffering among human lives.
On March 17, 2020, NCAA canceled men’s and women’s college basketball championship tournament. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant tested positive for coronavirus on the same day too. On March 20, 2020, worldwide coronavirus death toll passes 10,000. Tom Brady signed contract with Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 20 seasons with New England Patriots. IRS announces Tax Day is postponed until July 15. Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued stay-at-home order for New York state. Sen. Rand Paul and Harvey Weinstein test positive for coronavirus on March 22, 2020. By March 24, the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo were suspended until 2021. India and United Kingdom go into lockdown. Trump tweeted that the “cure” cannot be “worse than the problem itself” and calls for country to reopen on Easter Sunday. FBI agents shoot dead man suspected of plotting attack on Missouri hospital treating coronavirus patients. New York passes 20,000 coronavirus cases. By March 26, 2020, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was diagnosed with coronavirus, and later he recovered from it. Global cases pass 500,000. The U.S. passes China and Italy in number of cases and passed 1,000 deaths.
2020 started with massive political crisis, a Presidential nomination coming to a close on the Democratic side, and a growing virus in China. Many people didn't anticipate the widespread nature of the coronavirus on January 2020, but the virus spread rapidly worldwide. Trump, during the early part of 2020, either downplayed it or claimed that it could easily be contained in America. He made xenophobic remarks about China, and Biden made a huge comeback in South Carolina in order for him to start to win the Democratic nomination. That Biden turnaround was one of the greatest political comebacks in American history. Bernie Sanders won many states, but we know of the influence of the centrist DNC. Bloomberg ran for the purpose of trying to stop the rise of Sanders. There is no ambiguity about that. Sanders and his supporters were reviled and disrespected by moderates and some in the corporate media, but Bernie Sanders maintained a humble attitude. March 2020 saw America change forever. That was the month when tons of schools, businesses, and stores closed down in the USA in response to the spread of the virus. New York City saw a massive death toll at first as a product of the viciousness of the virus. Yet, Governor Cuomo stood firm to organize a response to help fight back against the illness. The coming up months of 2020 would include some of the greatest protests for racial justice in world history and a historic nomination of a Vice Presidential candidate that has inspire people to this very day. Even during the early months of 2020, various occurrences showed the world that life would never be the same again.
The Georgia Senate debate is finally over. Purdue was cowardly to refuse to debate Jon Ossof, so Ossof spoke in a debate setting to outline his views. Once again, Loeffler refused to answer the question if she believes in massive voting fraud during the 2020 election. Loeffler was promoting red baiting propaganda too with her denouncing anything socialist (when many socialists helped to form civil rights, environmental protections, social justice policies, etc.). Warnock answered a question on separation of church and state. Loeffler is lying in saying that Warnock is desiring to attack all police. Warnock believes in attacking police brutality. The debate took place in Atlanta, Georgia. Loeffler doesn't want America to fundamentally change. When you have record deaths from a virus, police brutality, food lines growing, housing disparities, Trump's corruption, and economic inequality, then there is nothing wrong with enacting fundamental change to improve America. Loeffler forgets that crooked police officers are thugs. Her views are out of step with Georgians. Loeffler ignores that she agrees with Trump's agenda filled with xenophobia, hatred, and false theories. Trump is a notorious racist and sexist, and Loeffler supports him. Just because investigations exist doesn't mean that there is massive voting fraud in the 2020 election. Warnock is such a nice guy. Voting suppression is very real nationwide as documented by studies and testimonies from black victims of voter suppression efforts. Texas Republicans tried to eliminate mail votes weeks ago. Warnock is right to say that small businesses must be invested, people need relief, and essential workers deserve a living wage. Loeffler slandered Stacey Abrams, who is a black woman. She is jealous of Abrams helping to turn Georgia blue. Trump has every right to be criticized when he lies about elections.
What's radical is the far right wing views of Loeffler. She is slick with her racism saying that Warnock isn't qualified to lead as a Senator. Loeffler should answer questions about the stock scandal. Loeffler doesn't want to be stereotyped, but she stereotyped Democrats and the Left as totally evil. Raising taxes on the super wealthy is fine, defunding the police is not the same as abolishing the police, and she allies with Trump. There is nothing wrong with the redistribution of income. Karl Marx wasn't perfect, but Trump is notorious to ruining American society. Loeffler lied and refused to say that Trump was defeated in the 2020 election. There was already an audit in Georgia. Multiple recounts have shown that Biden won Georgia. Loeffler lied and saying that raising taxes on the super wealthy is wrong. Health care for undocumented immigrants have existed for decades. Loeffler racist self tried to imply that Warnock was a criminal. Loeffler ought to realize that healthcare is a human right, housing is a human right, and these rights must be protected.
You will notice when the great black woman (who is an interviewer at the Atlanta debate) asked Loeffler, what she will do to help minorities (i.e. black people, etc.), the poor, and the oppressed, Loeffler doesn't give policies to answer question. Loeffler believes in no comprehensive solutions to end racial injustice. That is why she doesn't want to strengthen the Voting Rights Act, eliminate unfair gerrymandering, and end the War on Drugs to be replaced with alternatives to help communities. She or Loeffler is a liar, as most liberals don't support higher taxes on poor people, the 2nd Amendment does merit regulation, conservatives like her aren't really pro-life after the baby is born, and educational choice means nothing without massive investments in public education. How can Loeffler care about black people when she refuses to stand up against police brutality and the racism of Trump? Loeffler dodged the question about Kemp and Trump. Loeffler lies about Jeremiah Wright being anti-Semitic. Jeremiah Wright supports Palestinian liberation, and he doesn't' hate Jewish people.
She loves to slander progressive black people, but she loves racists like Trump and Perdue. She's a hypocrite. The truth is that the rich pay less taxes proportionately while they take larger percentages of profits for 40+ years, and folks who were laid off lose their healthcare. Our economic system restricts options and advances economic inequality. Warnock didn't attack all people in the military. Some in America should repent for some in America for worshiping whiteness. Israel does have occupation in the West Bank. Loeffler doesn't like being lectured about morality and spirituality, but she should be lectured on how Trump split up families on the border, about how he made a bigoted Muslim ban, about how he defends racist Confederate statues, and how Trump made bigoted remarks throughout his life. Big Government gave us Social Security, civil rights legislation, voting rights legislation, and other blessings in the world. There is nothing wrong with effective government. Higher taxes on the wealthy has worked. Loeffler (who disrespect Rev. Warnock's religious faith as Matthew 24 is clear that we are called to help the poor and the suffering) is evasive on whether she thinks that Trump has lost the election. The Russiagate situation wasn't a hoax. Russia is run by a far right nationalist, pro-oligarch Vladimir Putin. Putin is a person who has laws violating religious liberty even. America does need fundamental change. Loeffler is a liar to say that progressives want to take away people's guns. Loeffler lied and said that Warnock would pack the court. The Constitution gives Congress the right tax and invest in America from Article I, Section 8. Loeffler called the BLM fascist which is disgraceful. Defunding the police is different than abolishing any law enforcement. Loeffler offers no policies to end the mass incarceration state. The cash bail system being gone is fine. Warnock didn't call her a racist, but he said that she sat to talk with a racist. Loeffler racist rhetoric is about the dehumanization of Palestinians. Just because she says "radical liberal" doesn't mean that she is right. Loeffler's vision is hatred of undocumented immigrants, nothing to solve systematic racism, defense of corporate exploitation, defense of the real radical far right person Trump, worship of conservative talking points, and no real change for America. Warnock believes in living wages, progressive policies, the love of racial and social justice, and a real opposition to the extremism of Trump. So, Loeffler was repetitive and slick with her red baiting words, but Rev. Warnock won the debate with his views.
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