Common Performs at the White House

Michelle Obama's Poetry Night at the White House, was a success amid conservative controversy that sparked over Common's lyric, "burn a bush", in context to George Bush, in 2007. Common spit a lyrical flow concerning the socio-economic struggle of the American people, his positive message and high hopes for the future, made his performance genuine and significant. I'm glad to see conscious rap actually making an impact in our world!




But unfortunately, because of Common's liberal lyrics the.....




had to make sure that the President was opposed to such devious views:

“While the president doesn’t support the kind of lyrics that have been raised here,” Carney said, “some of these reports distort what Mr. Lynn stands for more broadly,” referring to Common by his given name, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. “Within that genre of hip hop and rap he is known as…a conscious rapper.”

Everyone knows Obama called Common later that night to commend him and explained that this is how politics works.

LONG LIVE HIP-HOP

Happy 4/20: Get High

"I believe 420 is a ritualization of cannabis use that holds deep meaning for our subculture. It also points us in a direction for the responsible use of cannabis."

-Steven Hager, Creative Director of High Times Magazine


Because I Got High...
Cannabis has served a place in our culture since our founding fathers grew their own crop in their backyard's. In the last century marijuana has influenced music and popular culture, including reggae artist Bob Marley and comedians Cheech and Chong. Marijuana's wide spread influence, medical benefits and creative stimulation has made 4/20 an unofficial-national holiday, serving to amend the laws criminalizing marijuana as an illicit substance.




It's not just a day to get high! Although getting high is part of it, everyone that tokes today makes their own statement against the government in an act of civil disobedience to try and repeal unjust, bigoted laws. Every year more than 70% of the drug arrests made in America are marijuana related, this means about 100,000 people are incarcerated and given a criminal record that'll stay with them the rest of their lives. Michael Phelps? Seriously? A 16-time Olympic medal winner gets in trouble for hitting a bong? Come on. Something is wrong here that needs to be rectified. Or how about Tommy Chong getting 9 months for distributing bongs online, when Lindsey Lohan gets away with a DUI. It seems that the government cares more about upholding their morals and laws than about the drug itself. Fuck that. Get high.


“When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself.”

Bob Marley

Cheech and Chong- High Since 1978

“When I was a kid I inhaled frequently. That was the point.”

Barack Obama

Culture Shock
Shit, everyone needs to chill out and smoke a bowl. I think that we'd be living in a much better world if everyone just sparked it. I mean look out our president, look at the people we love to watch on T.V.; comedians, actors etc. They aren't less reliable because they smoke, in fact, they're probably funnier and more insightful.


Lil'


Wayne

So whether you smoke bongs, blunts, joints, one-hitters, vaporizers or apples, light up consciously today and know that what you're doing is apart of a world-wide effort to decriminalize marijuana.

Here's my pot smoking playlist for 4/20:


So High- Curren$y Ft. French Montana



Jammin' (Live)- Bob Marley



Paper Route- Mac Miller Ft. Chevy Woods



Colt 45- Afroman