The Hope. Also known as Gang51E June. If you’re really a day one fan then you really know it is pronounced GangTie June. But day one fan or not, what isn’t to be confused is his position as the hottest artist in the state. It’s undeniable that he has the crown. His popularity has only grown during the Pandemic as seen on his YouTube page that shows the millions of views that grow each day, which he was able to create with the help of fellow Tulsa native vidographer King Spencer. Believe me these numbers don’t lie. In an age of artists buying streams Gang51E June has true support and a following that truly shows up to shows as well as supports his albums on social. As soon as the mention of an album drop the social media exploded with reposts of the artist from 51.Now that Gang51E June has truly solidified himself as the hottest artist in the state he’s out to prove that it ain’t over yet. Gang51E June is back with his latest project “This 2 Shall Pass”. This is the follow up project to his album “Preaching from the Projects” that was released in 2020. What’s interesting is that the new album has 19 tracks. A heavy dose in an age of streaming and EPs but then again it’s been two years since Gang51E June has dropped a project. He’s been busy linking with other artists and a nationwide tour with Kevin Gates. He’s reached that next level of fame that reaches far beyond Tulsa. This may leave many thinking has Gang51E June forgot about Tulsa. An answer that comes apparent very quickly. “We on Gangsta Time”
The album starts out with “The Call”, a skit that replays the memory of Gang51E June losing his brother, the sounds of the thunder, foreshadow to a dark moment in his life and sets the stage for the rest of the album. This leads into the first song off the album “Souljaz Cry”, which is a reflective track about his life and the curse that comes from the lifestyle combined with this low tempo down beat feel he still reminds everyone that “We on Gangsta Time”. The next track up is “Static Rain” which has it’s first featured artist Birdy, accompanying also is a video that just like the song, takes the listeners on a journey. The track is an outlet to get off his feelings from all the things that have been going on in his life. Like he’s expressing the price fame especially in the line, “I would go and buy me a new 51 chain but I just bought my granny a new tombstone.”.
“Homicide Man” is the 4th track on the album and from the very beginning Gang51E June speaks to his relationship with his father. He seems to be asking if his father’s absence is the reason why he chose this life, or was he just destined for it. One of the best standout lines comes from this track. “These niggas act like they some coaches, they keep throwin’ subs”. The video shows a father son playing ball in the front driveway and eventually transitions to Gang51E June as the kid who witnesses his father in a shootout, Checkout the video below. Next we have “Cold Shoulder” which is a song about blocking out the bullshit and all the rumors, and above all to not forget the mission. Before the track ends there is a skit about his family that he's giving the cold shoulder to, and is a lead into track 6 “Family Feud”. From Jay-Z we know that no one wins when the family feuds. In this track Gang51E June raps about the family differences that has divided him from his loved ones and the love that hasn’t been the same since his granny died. A standout line comes from the monologue where he says ”The most beautifulest flowers have the sharpest thorns”. Is Gang51E June really in Tulsa? The next skit answers this question as a pair of McClain students can’t wait to tell him just how much gossip and tabloid headlines surround an artist who is at the top. “If Cutty miss when he slidin, I’m sweepin’ behind him like he was forgettin his ….. Chores.”
“Ain’t nobody comin to see no Otis”. Which happens to be the 7th track and possibly one of the best on the album. The production is this old-time blues inspired feel combined with a hard hitting 808 bass. Gang51E June talks that talk. It’s him reminding niggas that I’m the one on the throne and it’s my time now. “If Cutty miss when he slidin, I’m sweepin’ behind him like he was forgettin his ….. Chores.” There is even a line about David Ruffin. This is his rap track. The bars hit hard, the metaphors keep you on your toes, and the bravado and tone in his voice would make hip-hop heads bob their heads in the barbershops and say. “Now that’s how you supposed to rap.”
But that ain’t all. Gang51E June ain’t gonna leave the ladies out, which is what track 8, "Anita" come in. He takes a moment to serenade the ladies and if you know Gang51E June’s audience then you know the ladies love him. And they love the gangsta love he talks about in tracks like this. The midpoint of the album features Gang51E June’s biggest artist feature to-date. The one and only Kevin Gates. The two cooked up a track on Kevin Gate’s Khaza Tour on a track called “4Reign Gangsta”. This is one of those standout tracks on the album and Gang51E June shines along with one of the biggest artists in the industry. The even two released the video to the single where The Hope again shined. The 10th track is really the definition of his music. "Reality Advocate". That’s what Gang51E June is and what his music communicates. Reality. After all the news cameras left after the centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre passed Gang51E June is still in the city shining light on the reality of the aftermath and current state of the north side, and It’s with a soulful sample that he describes as Ghetto Gospel. A familiar Producer tag “Pipe that shit up TNT” the famous South Carolina producer TNTXD that helped shape Rod Wave’s sound contributed to track 11 “Cursed Generation”. The track is about showing empathy for his father because he realizes there are generations of absent love that had a dominoe effect and eventually lead him to the streets. Next up is the track “What N****z Do”. This is one of the go to tracks off the album. The jazz inspired production by producer BandPlay puts an up tempo saxophone front stage capturing the history of Tulsa music. Jazz music has deep roots in Tulsa and is still a part of the Tulsa music scene. Also on this track are clever bars like, “I feel like a hanger how I hold the T”. It’s a line that’s nestled so deep in the rhythmic pattern of the verse that you might miss it if you're not listening closely. "Past Callin". Is pretty self-explanatory, but don’t dismiss the track. This is more of an easy listen and one of the shorter songs off the album. "No Auto Tune" is one of those tracks where Gang51E June takes the gloves off to let you know that without the auto tune he’s just as deadly on the track. The beat has this creepin bounce to it. And Gang51 June walks down on the track. You know you making it big when you make an interlude. But more importantly you’re putting together a cohesive and intentional project that goes through different highs and lows. "Lilana’s Interlude" is the glue that holds the end of the album together and keeps the listener’s ear. Another easy listen and vibe for the ladies. When it comes to being an artist it’s your job to inspire. Gang51E June does this for the city but also pays homage to the legends. “The Hate I Gave You” which is inspired by Tupac’s motto and T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. is an example of just that. You can hear the familiar Tupac chorus “Shawty wanna be a thug” that is used to complement Gang51E June’s deep lyrics. It shows that the T.H.U.G.L.I.F.E. isn’t limited to a city or state. It’s something that occurs everyday and it’s real
Next is the title track “This 2 Shall Pass” which is a skit that Gang51E June speaks to a friend about his trials and tribulations that comes with the fame. And at this time when he thinks he can finally excel bullets ring out and the next track starts.
“DLow got 18 on the yard like he was Peyton Manning.”
"Wockin’ On A Wire”, a slower paced track where Gang51E June expresses the feeling of being on cough syrup and the escape it provides from the pain. “Dlow got 18 on the yard like he was Peyton Manning.” The track also features popular Alabama rapper NoCap. The last track on the album is “A Father’s Ballad”. Not gonna lie the hip-hop fan in me wanted one more rap track, but this is a concept album so I understand the direction he decided to go with this one. It’s a ghetto love ballad to his daughter and protecting that love with his life. This track is proper ending to an album that lived up to the hype and was worth the wait.
There you have it, our review on Gang51E June’s new album “This 2 Shall Pass”. There are some important things to point out. First Gang51E June is still the hottest in the state. Just look at social media, as well as the respect he gets from his peers, and most importantly the fanbase that he has created and cultivated. Secondly, the album is that next level of progression that you would expect from an artist that’s got the juice. The album has big name features as well as super producers that help shape the album and show that this isn’t an up-and-coming artist that is rapping in the closet. This album has a quality sound. The skits also reflect the next evolution of being an artist that is able to put together a cohesive project. Last but not least. Gang51E June delivers. He shines no matter what artist is featured and he shows off that he has bars while at the same time still being able to cater to the ladies. This is an album that is well rounded and something you gotta listen to. So Go listen to the album and let us know what you think! Listen to the album here! Thanks for reading! Make sure you follow Gang51E June on all his social media below: Instagram: gang51ejune Twitter: @Gang51eJune YouTube: Gang51E June Spotify: Gang51E June
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 "Yesterday's price is not today's price." Today's price is definitely a lot higher. The sounds of dj noname. are no exception. Many emcees have drooled over the opportunity to rap on a dj noname. beat. A lot people can play tracks but not too many can have a verzus fight. Especially when the opponent is dj noname. His catalog can literally go toe-to-toe with any producer in the game. Yet he still has that humility that keeps him grounded and a student of the game. But every now and then you hear dj noname. TALK THAT TALK!.
And now that the slap that was heard all around the world is over now it's time to get to the keys that have touched every border. That's what dj noname. has been doing with his art. And we have been blessed enough to get a taste of just how pure that dj noname. sound is. If you had the chance to watch our talk with dj noname. then you know what I mean. It was only right that we called it The Interview. And it's only right that we bring you a new tape "The Interview". To download click here.  It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment when dj noname. stepped onto the scene. But when he did come no one could've imagined the immediate impact that he would have on the Tulsa music and art scene. It all seemed to come at the right time, when all the stars aligned. But also it came at a time when the big money started to take an interest in the local music and art scenes that were happening right in his own backyard. So who is dj noname.? Who’s this mysterious character who is greeted with handshakes and head nods from some of the most influential people in the Oklahoma music game? Tulsa Lines Podcast set out to answer these questions and more. We usually don’t do video. But for this classic interview we had to create a classic moment. And that’s what this is. The Interview: with dj noname. Thanks for watching and tuning in. Make sure to follow dj noname. on all of his social media below: Instagram: @nosamyrag Twitter: @nosamyrag Spotify: dj nonmame. Website: https://djno.name/  When it comes to crypto I always compare it to a Pusha T single. You know that it's high quality and the news alone will shake up the game. But there’s just something about it that leaves you uneasy about it. Will this really last forever? How much of these are real and how much of it is a facade? And one other thing is that either you hate it, or you love it. There’s no in-between. These similarities continue with Pusha T’s latest release “Diet Coke”. ”Yesterday's price is not today's price!” A snippet of Pusha T rapping the unreleased track in the studio sent Twitter ablaze. There’s nothing like a new Pusha T track when it hits the streets. It’s like the D-boy era is back. Just like with crypto. Whenever any news about crypto drops. The prices go up. But they also can go down. Or as a Fat Joe sample yells in the beginning of the track, ”Yesterday's price is not today's price!”. That’s the nature of crypto. Volatility at its purest. The prices go up and down similar to how Pusha T explains coke prices in the streets. Checking CoinMarketCap can become an hourly ritual to the day traders and hedge fund managers who must deliver. “The number on his jersey is the quote price.” The numbers on CoinMarketCap tracks the price of each cryptocurrency and lets buyers and sellers know what’s fair market. But people quickly learn that all ain’t fair in love and crypto. If you can get it cheaper somewhere else why not go? But be careful to not let the jackers know where your stash is. In the crypto space this means don’t let the hackers know where crypto is. Because although crypto is secure. The place where you stash your coins may not be. Mostly we’re talking about a Crypto Exchange. A Crypto Exchange is on the web. It’s the traphouse for some in the game. But if you trap (i.e., buy and sell crypto in the same place you keep your coins) be careful that somebody else is not watching. And don’t let your only defense be the front door. We say front door because it’s the easiest to enter when welcomed. Just like a front door the exchange welcomes people but some front doors only have a padlock to keep your house safe. And if somebody really wants to get in a padlock ain’t gonna stop them. For an exchange that means cybersecurity protocols won’t either. Big news hit in 2014 when Bitfinex a crypto exchange was hacked for over 60 million in crypto which today is over 4.5 billion. The stories do go on and on as billions have been stolen from crypto exchanges all over the world. You learn that owning crypto ain’t as easy as they say it is. You learn that when there’s a warm meal everyone has a plate right? “Missy was our only missdemeanor”. What’s the answer? Pusha T shouts it twice in his track “Missy was our only missdemeanor”. Meaning the only way to truly not get caught up with your coins gone in a billion-dollar hack is to put your crypto into what’s called a cold wallet. What’s a cold wallet? You can Google search what it means and get the exact wording. But my definition is that a cold wallet is a physical device (usb-like in most cases) that is used to store your private keys to where your crypto currency is kept, that is completely offline (aka ain’t no hackers gonna be able to access it.). There are some that use Bluetooth, but we want this crypto cold. Not luke-warm. The advantage is that it’s offline. But what if you get robbed walking down the street with your cold wallet? These devices can help with that. Just put in a special password and Voila! A separate account with a smaller amount of crypto can be accessed for the robbers to take a smaller amount and not the whole pie. Pusa T says “You ordered Diet Coke, that's a joke, right?”. The robbers thought they were getting the whole pack. They got the pack that was stepped on. Aka. They didn’t get the good crypto or the account that is really gonna make you money. So you might be asking which one to get? I’m not a financial adviser or a fiduciary so do your own research. But if we was on the block and I had to give you an opinion I would go with the Ledger Nano S. (Make sure to get it new from the website and not sites like ebay. People like to put viruses on those) Why? It’s the cheaper option. Just at $59.99 you can test the cold wallet out and see if you like it. It’s completely offline. No internet. No Bluetooth. Just plug-and-play. Also there’s numerous videos and tutorials to help you. Plus it’s discreet. And let’s not forget about the secret account to throw off the robbers. If you want to buy the Ledger Nano S here’s a quick link to get one: Ledger Nano S | Ledger "Imaginary players ain't been coached right!" When it comes to crypto there’s a lot of people just jumping in looking to get rich quick, But few realize that getting rich also means that you are defensive as well as offensive. And a real coach will tell you that being defensive minded helps you manage your risk. But many ain’t been coached right! So look into getting a cold wallet to store your crypto. Most importantly do your own research! And if you have time listen to Pusha-T’s single “Diet Coke”. You ordered Diet Coke, that's a joke, right? Make sure you check out Pusha T's video to Diet Coke below:  It’s something about a phenomenal woman. Mayou Angelau told us about them in her famous poems. A phenomenal woman has the power to command a room. She knows herself. A phenomenal woman will get the respect from the president all the way down to the pimp. Just something about her that is undeniable, something special about her that makes you think differently when you approach her. And as Dejay Williams explains in his new single. it’s something “Everybody Knows”. So let’s sit back and listen to Dejay Williams explain just what a phenomenal woman is, and what sets her apart from every other female. DeeJay Williams is a multi-talented artist and producer from Tulsa who also goes under the alias isoundlikeme. His last body of work was in 2020 “Grown Folx”, was a 6 track EP that featured a supporting cast of artists that kept it just that. Grown and sexy. Looking to make 2022 a year of dropping music, he’s ready to open the vault and show what he’s been working on and let the world know who is DeJay Williams. The track opens up with a sample from Adele Given’s Def Comedy Jam performance she starts with, “Do I look like a fucking lady or what?”. Anyone that knows Adele Given’s standup routines knows she’s not afraid to say what’s on her mind no matter who might be listening, she continues with, “I like being a fucking lady, especially in the 90’s. We get to say what the fuck we want.”. This not-so-subtle introduction sets the stage for Dejay Williams to tell just what “Everybody Knows.” “Moma gave her clues on how a queens supposed to move. The above line is just one of the ways Dejay is able to tell the truth about when you're with a phenomenal woman you can’t pull a fast one against her. She’s seen it all. And when it comes to getting at somebody, she knows the time and the place. But above all else she’s still such a fucking lady. Or as Dejay says at the end of the bridge, Boss Chick. Tameka Howard is the featured female vocalist on the track. Her words are a 1st person perspective of what a Boss Chick is. A woman who is determined and driven. A woman who can get the attention of any man. And last but not least, a Boss Bitch. Tameka sings every line with a conviction and a confidence, and don't forget sexiness, that leaves you wanting to meet this phenomenal woman. One of the most interesting things about this track is the production. The keys bring a distinction and an attentiveness to the track while the bass chords pull against this attentiveness as to say “don’t forget I’m still about that life.”. The same thing Dejay raps about in verse 1. “Baby got class, still will whoop that ass, if anybody want it”. There are multiple lines like this that shows Dejay’s ability to paint a picture of what kind of woman he’s talking about. While at the same time effortlessly riding the beat, His timing is perfect as he is able to punctate at the right times with the beat. You can tell DeJay is not new to making music and that he knows about song structure and while at the same time being able to flow as if there are no boundaries or restrictions, which can often happen when trying to fit a rhyme into 16 bars. Also, he raps in a tone that signals that he himself has met this type of woman and has seen firsthand just how much of a fucking lady she is. What sets a phenomenal woman apart? Is it her lips, the way she walks, the way you get lst in her eyes. Maybe it's the fact that she's independent and doesn't have any time to waste. Or that she's a Boss Chick! The answer is yes! She's all of these things and more! But most importantly like Dejay Williams says, "Everybody Knows". Just listen to his single featuring Tameka Howard and find out for yourself so you'll know her when you see her. Make sure you follow DeJay Williams on social media: Instagram: @isoundlikeme Facebook: Derek Isoundlikeme Williams Spotify: DeJay Williams YouTube: DeJay Williams  A new year, a new flow. With 2022 kicking off, people are at the beginning stages of doing the necessary work needed to achieve their goals. For JuvieRay, the steps to success couldn’t be clearer. His hard work and dedication made JuvieRay stand out and build connections with some of the best in the industry. Looking to build on the success of 2021 which was a great year for JuvieRay not to mention his breakout single “Back From Me”, JuvieRay showed he could create a radio hit. He also showed that he wasn’t afraid to jump on anyone’s track, most notably Drake and Rick Ross’s “Lemon Pepper Freestyle“ that included a visual to go along with the bars. This just leaves one question. What’s up for JuvieRay in 2022? That’s what we’re here to find out in our latest interview with the artist they call JuvieRay.. 1. Why the name JuvieRay? My name is JuvieRay because the word “Juvie” is basically a young nuisance and that’s all I ever been and also my real name “Jiray” is in the name JuvieRay. 2. What got you into music? The lifestyle and environment I lived in growing up forced me into music, ever since I was a kid music has always been a focal point in my life most of my memories come from music. So my instinct is what got me into music. 3. How would you describe your music? What song would you recommend to someone who's never listened to your music before? I would describe my music as pain music but there is no specific category that you can put my content in, at the end of the day it is international music. I would recommend someone too listen too my single “Back From Me” and “CHANGE” and you would see what I mean. 4. What inspires you as an artist? Taking care of my family and having a humongous fan base. 5. What's next for JuvieRay? What’s next for me is a lot of work being put in and out. Ground breaking & game changing materials! Thanks again to JuvieRay for taking time out of his day to speak with us. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what JuvieRay has in store. Look out for his new single “Change” that will be dropping on all music streaming platforms January 28th along with a video that will be dropping right before Valentine's Day on February 11th. Also, make sure to follow JuvieRay on social media below: Juvie Ray LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Juvieraylinktr.ee/Juvieray JuvieRay VEVO https://youtube.com/channel/UC4VzoV7hCpYH-kzkQbWC3xw JuvieRay SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/juvieray Instagram: https://instagram.com/juvierayofficial?utm_medium=copy_link JuvieRay TOPIC: https://youtube.com/channel/UCn_xSufplC65tkoU_kSVZpQ JuvieRay Facebook Artist: https://www.facebook.com/JuvieRayOfficial/ Juvie Ray YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCeSbyyJY9cq2qrsCfC3SNkg JuvieRay TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@umbrella_musics Umbrella Group Music UGM: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDcutvSzFFI_zcunRHruWyA Lastly, Don't forget to checkout JurvieRay's "Lemon Pepper (Freestyle)" below: 
We back! It's 2022! But let's not forget 2021 and the crazy year it was for music. Who you think had the best year? Who is going to have a breakout year in 2022? The answers to these questions can all be found on our Part 2 of Saturday Night Slaps 2021 Rap Up. Hosted on On the OK.One network with host Buddy Rodriguez and guests Jarry Manna from IndyPot, Meezo Mitchell from 20ondatown Podcast, and of course Tulsa Lines. Listen up and enjoy the laughs and debates about 2021 Oklahoma music! Host: Buddy Rodriguez (@buddy_rodriguez_). Now on Tulsa Lines Podcast streaming on Spotify and Apple Music and other podcast streaming platforms. Guests: - Meezo Mitchell (@meezomitchell) from @20ondatownpodcast - Ando (@ando_hd) from (@tulsalines) - Jarry Manna (@jarrymanna) from (@indypotmedia) Thanks again for listening! 2021 was a hell of a year and 2022 is gonna be even better. So tonite say a toast and jam some Oklahoma music. 
In the words of Kendrick Lamar “2021 I ain’t taking no prisoners”. This was one of the craziest years just following a hell of a 2020. Les-be-honest! But one good thing that did come out of 2021 was some dope ass music which included Fire In Little Africa, a newcomer by the name of OTS J Huncho, and some old veterans still holding down for the city. So when I got the call about doing a 2021 Rap-Up. I had to jump at the opportunity. On the OK.One network with host Buddy Rodriguez and guests Jarry Manna from IndyPot, Meezo Mitchell from 20ondatown Podcast, and of course Tulsa Lines. Listen up and see just how dope 2021 was for Oklahoma music.
Host: Buddy Rodriguez (@buddy_rodriguez_). Now on Tulsa Lines Podcast streaming on Spotify and Apple Music and other podcast streaming platforms.
Guests: - Meezo Mitchell (@meezomitchell) from @20ondatownpodcast - Ando (@ando_hd) from (@tulsalines) - Jarry Manna (@jarrymanna) from (@indypotmedia) Thanks again for listening! 2021 was a hell of a year and 2022 is gonna be even better. So tonite say a toast and jam some Oklahoma music.  When it comes to Kanye there is no doubt that his legacy will live as one of the greatest artists ever. When it comes to producers he’s Top 5. When it comes to impact on the culture there’s no doubt he’s Top 5. Let’s be honest here. Kanye West inspired Drake’s style after he dropped his album “808 & Heartbreak”. This one album was a pivotal turning point in hip hop music that helped birth a new style and subgenre of hip hop. The album also created a clear divide in hip hop between the old generation of hip hop that was all about bars and hard-hitting bass. As compared to the new generation that uses auto-tune and is more melodies and the. Before this album hip hop was a boxing sport. And there’s no crying in hip hop. 808 & Heartbreak changed this. Now it was OK to express your feelings instead of holding up the facade that you’re OK. You gonna get these emotions in these raps which the hip hop purists wanted no part of, and Kanye was the one who took most of the slack for it. That’s until a Toronto-born rapper by the name of Drake broke onto the scene with his new mixtape called “So Far Gone”. So Far Gone was so far left and different from any mixtape that it can be considered his first album. The album was filled with melodic singing, auto-tune, emotional turns and twists, and also bars. These are all the things that Kanye was was being crucified for when he dropped his album 808 & Heartbreak. But when the Toronto rapper did it. It seemed to be more well-received. Maybe this was the start of the love-hate relationship/boxing match that has occurred through the years and would start a rap beef between two of hip hop's greatest to ever do it. But let’s not get into the beef. There are plenty of blogs that have covered the Kanye West vs. Drake Beef. Here’s one if you need it. (Drake & Kanye West's Relationship Timeline Prior to Concert (highsnobiety.com). Instead, let’s get to the concert. On November 8th the internet went crazy as Kanye West and J. Prince posted a video to Instagram with Kanye West calling for the Drake & Ye beef to come to an end, and most importantly. A concert. Not just any concert. Thee concert! A concert that featured only Ye and Drake. Nobody thought this would happen. Including Drake. In a sense, Ye had forced his hand by; 1. Having one of his mentors and father figures J. Price endorse Ye’s message about needing to squash the beef and even perform together. 2. The concert was a benefit concert for one of the most polarizing figures in the culture, Larry Hoover. How could he say no without losing his Certified Lover Boy title? In my eyes, Drake had no choice and reluctantly agreed to the concert. So, the date was set, and it was finally real. On December 9th the concert of a lifetime would be happening.  Flash forward to December 9th. Ye and Drake spottings had been pretty much radio silent on both social media accounts. But when walking to the stadium it was apparent that this was actually happening. The sold-out LA Coliseum was the host for what would be bigger than any USC game that would be played there. Additionally, the number of people there could easily overwhelm the small ratio of staff there. When looking back the most disappointing thing about the concert was that there was no actual merch from either artist. The only thing present for sale were Free Larry Hover sweaters and hoodies. This was obviously a missed opportunity on both artists’ parts to get a bag. But let’s just say for the benefit’s sake they wanted to keep it about Larry Hoover. But was it really about Larry Hoover? The concert started with Ye and Drake walking down the coliseum steps while a choir sang. But there was not one mention of Larry Hoover. I wasn’t expecting a telethon or CashApp donation call to action. But at the same time there was no mention of Larry Hoover, no speaker that came out, no speeches, even the performer’s Drake and Ye barely even mentioned his name or the cause. The cause seemed to be about the concert more than any actionable steps to get Larry Hoover free. This was the Kanye and Drake show! So that leads to just how good was the show? The show was amazing. There were surprisingly no opening acts. Just the two legends. Kanye performed first. He performed around the whole stage and gave people wanted they wanted. Old Kanye hits. From “All Falls Down” to “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”. Kanye performed the songs of his older material with 2 or 3 songs from his post-Yeezus catalog. Kanye was definitely giving the people a show. The most viral being the performance of “Find Your Love” by Drake that appeared on Drake’s album “Thank Me Later” which was actually produced by Kanye. Everyone felt Kanye’s heartfelt plea to his wife Kim Kardashian West to come back. It was 808 & Heartbreak reminiscent. Now that leads us to our last performer. Drakeeeee!!!!! Let’s remember that Drake was kind of forced to perform. And it showed in his performance. He didn’t have that bounce that you usually see. Also, his song selection told a lot about how he felt about performing. This isn’t Drake featuring Drake. Drake did perform Kanye’s single “24” of his album Donda which he performed way better than Kanye could’ve. But to see Drake in his element and in his bag would've been a high. There were some stand out songs he did perform such as "No Friends In The Industry" and "God's Plan". He even shouted to the crowd to help him sing 21 Savage's part on "Knife Talk". The magic of the whole concert was seeing both Kanye and Drake go back and forth on stage. Kanye performing “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and seeing Drake hype him up. Then seeing Drake perform “God’s Plan” and seeing Kanye right there singing word for word. It was only right that they both end the night with their song “Forever” that appeared on Lebron James soundtrack More Than A Game. For what was more than just a concert. This was Ye and Drake on the same stage. Something that may never happen again. As both artists embraced and rode off into their respective security transports, I couldn't help but think. This was a special night. One you had to be there to believe or had to stream to believe if you have Amazon Prime. But I only say this because it ain't telling when the beef will start again. It also ain't no telling if the concert actually will help get Larry Hoover free. But in the meantime, here’s a video recap of some of the best performances of the night.  It's that time of the year. You know? The holidays. Everyone is ready for the turkey and hams and don't forget the dressing. Stores across America have already started putting out their Christmas items in anticipation for the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! And of course the Mariah Carrey song "All I Want for Christmas Is You". The video on YouTube has over 180 million views. Cha-ching! But you know what this time of year is really all about.... Gifts! With birthdays, holidays like Fathers Day or Mother's Day, Easter, etc, etc, already gone and past. For many, Christmas is the last opportunity to get a present. Amazon Wishlists are getting filled, Santa's across the world are getting ready to hear kids' wishes and the millions of gifts that are to be put under the tree. But one gift that may not be as easy to give is CRYPTO! But the easiest gift you're more likely to receive is a Prepaid Gift Card. Don't fear the CRYPTO SANTA Is here!  Recently I had a birthday come up and one of the gifts that I knew would come is the famous gift card. To me gift cards have never been a present because they lacked imagination and thought. They are usually shoved in a greeting card and depending on how much they are, might not cover the cost of the real gift you really wanted. In my case it was CRYPTO… The gift that keeps giving. Ask the person who accepted BitCoins for a pizza in 2012. Don’t ask the guy who paid multiple BitCoins for 1 pizza. So how can I turn what I don’t want into something I do want? Ask a friend. Ask a friend I did. In this case I asked a community. The Facebook (Meta) group by the name of the Tulsa BitCoin Meetup. Believe me. These guys are 100x more knowledgeable than I am when it comes to the BitCoin and Crypto space. They can spit out words like Satoshi’s, Decentralized, BTFD, Rekt, and a whole slew of words and crypto slang that goes hand and hand with Bitcoin Maximalists. So why not go to a community of smart BitCoin enthusiasts with a simple question. How do I use a Prepaid Gift Card to buy crypto? I logged into Facebook. I started to type and then retype my question. Making sure that my question didn’t sound like a BitCoin Wanksta speaking to the enthusiast. I wanted to let them know I was down with the culture. You gotta be able to walk the walk and talk the talk. Or at least try. And try I did. As I hit send I refreshed and refreshed the page 10 times. Minute 3, I got a like. Minute 8 I finally got an answer to my question.  I had questions. They had answers. Paxful. The name alone raised a few alarms. Paxful sounds too much like Taxful. Which sounds like taxes are involved. And anyone that’s in the crypto space knows we have this fear of the government coming in and trying to push us around and tell us what to do. So I had to question it. I had to ask a question to the almighty GOOOGLE. They say be careful what you ask for. Because you just might get the answer you seek. In this case it was the answer I searched. Is Paxful a scam? And my results let me know that I wasn’t the only one whose asked this question before. . About 533,000 results (0.67 seconds). And reading some of the comments in Quora and 99bitcoins made me think that maybe I should hold off on giving my birthday money away. Maybe there was another way. A way I was using already so that I wouldn’t have to create another account and have to remember another password. That answer was PayPal. After a quick Google search I realized that PayPal does take PrePaid gift cards as a payment type. Yay. I already have it. So this should be a piece of cake right? In the words of the late Charlie Murphy. Wrong! I had to somehow confirm that a small authorized charge was on this PrePaid card that I had no personal connection to. But the hope isn’t gone yet. Here’s What I did to get my Prepaid Gift Card linked to my PayPal account.  FINALLY when in PayPal go to the 'Settings'. Then go to 'Payments'. In the Automatic payments' section click the 'Manage automatic payments' button. Click the any merchant that you plan to use the PrePaid Gift Card (ex. 'Coinbase Inc.' tab). In the Payment method section select the pencil icon to change the method to the PrePaid Gift Card.
Wola! And there you have it. A Prepaid Gift Card successfully linked to your PayPal account. Now you can buy BitCoin straight from PayPal. Or you can use PayPal as a payment option on another site and use the Prepaid Gift Card as the payment method at checkout on other exchanges like CoinBase. Another problem solved and another Christmas miracle! Thanks for reading! If you want to learn how to earn $10 of crypto just by signing up for CoinBase or PayPal send me a message! And happy holidays to all. And to all a merry Crypto Christmas! |
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