Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Backstab interview
I have interviewed Backstab the Kingpin (another white rapper from Detroit who has known Eminem and the context of 8 Mile in the early 90’s). He expresses his point of view on 8 Mile, Eminem, and other artists and gives us his perspective. “Much of what existed in the 90’s is now gone……In the early…
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New writer
I’ve added in a French person, Isabelle, to my weblog. She wanted an avenue to express her thoughts on Eminem and other things – and I was happy to oblige her. She is a school teacher living in Metz. Her views are her own, and I do not necessarily agree with them – I may…
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Death Row Inmate letter
Eugene Tucker is my penpal from Arizona. A friend of mine, Grant Carpenter, gave me his address. Eugene has been sentenced to death for triple murder. His trial seems to be a big plot against him. Hes a Black American. Arizona is well known for its racism. I think his story needs to be told…
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8 Mile teaches each of us a great lesson of hope
8 MILE TEACHES EACH OF US A GREAT LESSON OF HOPE
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Another rapper from Detroit talks about Eminem
I have been in touch with another white rapper from Detroit via email whose name is ‘Backstab the Kingpin’. He had known Eminem before he was famous and here he talks about his former performances on stage. “The year was 1996, We were at a joint called Alvins near Wayne State University. I met Em’s…
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Cheer up with Obie
Eminem’s latest prot’g’ Obie Trice who’s been signed to Shady Records in 2001 promises to become big in the rap industry.His debut album ‘ Cheers’ has been released last week.A chance has been given to Us residents over 18 to win the Golden Ticket (included in the winning Cd package) and to hang out with…
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My story: Eminem has changed my life
I would like to tell you about my incredible story. It has to do with Marshall Mathers III.This man has changed my life in such a positive way. Marshall has been an eye opener to me.He has changed me mentally and even physically. Ain’t this amazing? It actually is and that’s my story. I discovered…
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Tupac and Biggie brought back to life by Eminem
Aint this amazing? After bringing back to life a teenager thanks to his music a few years ago, Eminem now brings two rap rivals Notorious BIG and Tupac Shakur back to life in one song! In the track Running (Dying to Live) featuring Tupac and Biggie, both rap rivals are rhyming. The king of rap…
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Cronyism and corruption
Paul Krugman is discussing and comparing the Marshall plan with the current plans for Iraq. He accuses the White House of cronyism and blatant profiteering. Iraq’s reconstruction, by contrast, remains firmly under White House control. And this is an administration of, by and for crony capitalists; to match this White House’s blithe lack of concern…
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Sunday Tribune
Blogging is a strange thing. Matthew Magee from the Irish paper, the Sunday Tribune, emailed me some questions on blogging for a piece he was doing on blogs. Low and behold he quoted me in last Sunday’s paper. Unfortunately the Sunday Tribune have been constructing their online presence for something like five years so I…
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