A Generation of Judas

If we can put the Christ back in Christmas. Why not get the Jesus back in the Jelly Bean? This morning on social media I witnessed an alarming phenomenon. Happy Children enjoying treats and trinkets with not even one in their sunday best. To ensure I was not being bamboozled by the fake news media I decided to reach out to one parent directly. While the names are redacted  the exchange I fear is real and will shock you.

Morning _____ Happy Easter. Are you currently attending a church service or plan to today?

Haha what? Happy Easter. No no Church for us having the inlaws over for brunch.

Interesting. Do you know if they will be or have attended Church? 

I doubt it why?

Research. One last thing will you be giving  ____ candy, an easter basket and or some trinkets?

Yeah we got him a slide and a bunch of candy he is pumped.

And these treats were not contingent on worship at all?

Adorable photo of a 2 year old on a small slide smiling.

No time for jesus we sliding over here!

Disgusting. Thank you and enjoy your day as you see fit.

So there is was, confirmed to be true. No longer it seems the youth must suffer service for sweets. No bibles for bunnies or Crucifixion for cadburys. There is only one participation trophy I endorse and that is baskets after Basilicas. By not holding the youth accountable for attending church on Easter Sunday we are inventing a generation of Judas. God help us all. And Happy Easter.

Rap Beef Is Back!

We Don't Trust You, the highly anticipated collab album from Future & Metro Boomin, released Friday, inciting internet praise and some outrage for the long-awaited project that uses no less than 59 minutes of its one-hour length to throw shade, talk sh*t, and overall dismiss superstar Rapper Drake. While I am not certain about the origins of this beef, I have heard it relates to a Grammy Metro did not win a couple of years ago? Or possibly a lady, although Metro and Future seem rarely romanticized.

What I am certain about is that the record is a banger! I am a Future guy. Nayvadius always brings the heat on records, and this does not stray from that pattern. Metro's production shines throughout the album with carefully crafted sample selections that reinforce the overall album's message. These guys do not care for Drake.

The record has many features which prompt curiosity about how well-liked Aubrey is by his peers overall. One feature that leaves little to nothing to interpretation and steals the show is Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Like That." It is widely agreed upon that Lamar is the best rapper currently doing it, but he has largely avoided conflict with peers. Outside of his feature on Big Sean's "Control," which served more as a challenge to peers than an outright diss, Kung Fu Kenny has remained away from these sorts of beefs. "Like That" proves it is our loss, as Lamar dismantles Drake in a minute flat.

A second record is expected to drop on 4/12, and I could not be more excited to hear what Metro and Future have in store for us. I do not have any particular side in a beef, but oh boy, is it fun to have rap beef back, as it breeds the best bars and provides the most intrigue.

The Suffering Bastard

Forged in times of war. The suffering Bastard was created by Joe Scialom a chemist turned pharmacist turned spy* Who created a war time hangover drink that remains amoung the best. The Suffering Bastard.

*Joe Scialom aka “Joe The Bartender” was arrested for espionage following a raid on the Shepherds Hotel that he was said to have provided intel for. Joe spent time in an Egyptian prison before being sprung by Conrad Hilton (yeah that one). Before touring the world opening bars and restaurants that helped establish the Hilton brand. An interesting spy story for another time…