AUTHENTIC ARTICLE

Black History Month: A Convict’s Perspective, part 2

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

Interview by Billy Jam This is the second part in the exclusive two-part Black History Month: A Convict's Perspective by X-Raided, for the Amoeblog Black HIstory Month series. The first part, posted a little earlier and found immediately below this Amoeblog, is an essay that I invited longtime incarcera... Read More

Black History Month – A Convict’s Perspective, part 1

Friday, January 29th, 2010

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My Definition of “G”

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

My Definition of "G"

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009  

What up, everyone? First and foremost, happy birthday and rest in peace to Tupac Shakur.   One of my folks sent a letter and asked me to expound on my definition of a G. I thought I'd share that with everyone.   "Ok. What is my definition of a G? As in 'Keeping it G,' etc?   First of all, my definition of a G is NOT a 'gangsta,' especially with an 'a.' My definition of a G is someone who handles their business with a certain demeanor. I would classify it as confidence. That confidence has a certain aggressiveness to it that, while being forceful, still manages not to come across as particularly menacing. A G is someone who is aware that he has these attributes and utilizes them to lead ... Read More

“Stop lyin to the kids”

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

First and foremost, my respect to everyone in greetings. I'm doing as best as can be expected under the circumstances, and better than a lot of people. So I can't complain. Well, I could complain, but I won't. It's a waste of time. Men make conditions, conditions don't make men, so I'm trying to make this situation the best it can be for me right now. No disrespect to Big and Pac; but this G shit is my lane now. Scarface and Beanie Sigel, maybe Styles P, are the only ones who give it to people the way I do. I spit more pain than floss. But I have more pain than they do. Pain is my muse. The new album is bomb, homie. Eternally Unforgiven. I'm getting excited. People have no idea. I'm killin it for all the true street legen... Read More

Interview with X-Raided by: Dave “Money” Atwater

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Interview with X-Raided by: Dane “Money” Atwater 2-02-09 The Authentic Article® Q: There are a lot of misconceptions about your case; It’s been reported by the LA Times that the youngest of the other 4 Individual defendants pleaded guilty and testified against you in return for prosecution as a juvenile, while everyone else were tried as adults. Is this accurate information? If so, who was the youngest individual? A: I remember that interview with Geoff Boucher, for the LA Times. It seemed to have favored the law enforcement and leaned in a negative direction against us, as opposed to someone just reporting the facts. I was surprised, because Geoff Boucher is a sincerely decent guy. He probably truly believed what he wrote, but, it was wrong. As far as the youngest Individ... Read More