Essential Reading: "The Beautiful Struggle" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

1 part "The Wire", 1 part 80's/90's Hip-hop, 1 part Black Consiousness, 1 part growing up a black male surrounded by high expectations.

"The Beautiful Struggle" tells an unforgettable story. I can relate to this book more than anything I've read in the past year or two.

You feel like Coates is talking to you and only you. "...you know what this is."

I can't do this justice right now. Basically, just read it then listen to "The Low End Theory" and call me, we'll discuss. Nuff said.