Lessons from the Tale of Tekashi Telling

Let's talk about Tekaski 69 ... just for a second ... I know, you want to click that back browser button as quickly as you came in here, but I think there's something of substance we can get out of this situation. And no I'm not crazy, I'm just moving in typical The Lady Writes … Continue reading Lessons from the Tale of Tekashi Telling

Protecting my Peace Has me Lonely AF

I’m lonely af. But don’t cry for me, Argentina, because I’m not talking about the staring out into the rain, plotting my existence kind of lonely. I’m talking about the kind of lonely where when I look around, there aren’t very many people orbiting my personal atmosphere. And given that I prefer my own company, … Continue reading Protecting my Peace Has me Lonely AF

Newsflash! Jay-Z is Not Social Justice Jesus

Unless you live on the dark side of the moon, by now you’re aware that Jay-Z recently announced a partnership with the NFL, despite his vocal disapproval of the entity’s antics revolving around Colin Kaepernick, athletes taking a knee during games, and yeah you know the rest. And while I gave Mr. S. Dot Carter’s … Continue reading Newsflash! Jay-Z is Not Social Justice Jesus

Three Reasons Why Your Friends Just Might Be Right About Him

Yeah, I said it … once again. But as usual, let’s do a disclaimer: The opinions of TheLadyWrites blog are just those … my opinions. BUT there’s truth in my brand of bullshit. And this blog is no exception. So, there may be times when your friends are just being nosy, or may be having … Continue reading Three Reasons Why Your Friends Just Might Be Right About Him

Why “Good Girls” LOVE “Ratchet” Music

Them: “You really like this song?” Me: “Yup!” Them: “WOW! I’m like really shocked." Me: "OK ..." And this conversation is how this week’s blog post began. Because there was I: minding my business listening to Meg the Stallion weave together catchy bars about having a wang dang doodle of a time in a local … Continue reading Why “Good Girls” LOVE “Ratchet” Music

Hood PTSD: This Sh*t Ain’t Healthy, Y’all

This shit ain’t healthy or normal, y’all. And dealing with it, reconciling it mentally contributes to your hood PTSD.

“He’s Ain’t Gone Change, Sis!”

That job, that man, your momma and your daddy, your pastor and the congregation, whatever the person or situation ... AIN'T GONE CHANGE, SIS!

Some of Y’all PROFOUNDLY P*SSY

Yeah, I said it. Because as I scrolled through my timeline this past weekend, all I saw was people doing the absolute most on this Profoundly app. For those who are as clueless as I was a few days ago, Profoundly is an app you can embed into your Facebook profile that allows your Facebook friends to … Continue reading Some of Y’all PROFOUNDLY P*SSY

Why Kodak Black is Important (Noooo, but For Real Though)

I know, I know, you clicked on this blog to check on my mental health and to make sure I’m not high, right? But before you call the men in the white an with the straight jackets, hear me out for a few minutes ... please ... I promise, the discussion is at least worth … Continue reading Why Kodak Black is Important (Noooo, but For Real Though)

R.I.P Nipsey Hussle: Conspiracy Theories and Black People

Nipsey Hussle died this weekend. The shit hurt  my heart and I don’t even know that man ... and I’ve never been the type to get wrapped up in celebrity shit beyond the entertainment value.  But this one hurt.  We all watched as people gathered in the streets.  We watched as the police arrested the … Continue reading R.I.P Nipsey Hussle: Conspiracy Theories and Black People