There is a difference between art and real life. Iverson did not write these lyrics. But he foolishly allowed someone else's creativity to control him. The gangsta rappers claim to sing about experiences of growing up poor and black and surrounded by violence. We protested and claimed our experiences were much more diverse.
Black women are among our most valuable assets.
The ladies worked hard and our three squares came easy. But my life does not sell. The life of the black nerd, the kid who grew up on the silver spoon or in Southfield, does not sell. It appears as if the selection of former Michigan State receiver Plaxico Burress will spell the end for Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Bill Cowher . The word is out.