Dave Chappelle Only Tells Half the Truth F.D Signifier 2021-11-01 | Before we get into the description here's a major announcement! curiositystream.com/fdsignifierF.D Signifier has joined the creators over at Nebula! You can help the channel and access the amazing content at Nebula as well as the streaming documentary service Curiosity stream by checking out the following link to sign up. Watch to the end for more details on why this is such a great deal.Dave Chappelle's most recent special "The Closer" has understandably left a lot of his long-time fans divided. Many are dismayed at the relentlessly increasing use of jokes about trans people, others (most it seems) don't see the big deal and applaud Chappelle for "standing up" against cancel culture. Regardless of where you stand, I feel like there's A LOT that almost everyone discussing this conflict is missing, and that many of the voices most affected by this conversation haven't had a chance to speak.In this video, F.D tries to cut through the various layers of what's at stake here as he takes yet another of his heroes to task, but also tries to refine some of the parts of Chappelle's good points that are being missed in the backlash.All of this on this episode of the Black Media Breakdown... Videos/Creators referencedAnansi's Library- youtube.com/watch?v=2fRHiDNJT1w&t=67sT1j- youtube.com/watch?v=YqNVoepvWMs&t=134sForeign Man in a Foreign Land- youtube.com/watch?v=8fdvT29oPqU&t=5sContrapoints- youtube.com/watch?v=7gDKbT_l2us&t=3910sTrans YouTubers to check outKatBlaque- youtube.com/c/KatBlaqueJessie Gender- youtube.com/c/lostrekkieTrans Therapists youtu.be/6CRzWsaD-qMHuman Rights Campaign Resources- hrc.org/resources/understanding-the-transgender-communityBeat- Matt Large: Insomniac - youtube.com/watch?v=rCRjagL6rhU01:24 At least watch this first part08:33 Why Dave can't Be Canceled24:33 Yes Dave Chappelle Punches Down40:19 The Folly of Entering the Oppression Olympics54:50 The Last 20 Minutes01:10:40 Final Thoughts
Black Cops Wont Save Us F.D Signifier 2024-09-17 | Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 40% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/fdsignifierEdited by @NeedlessNick Intro by @OverthrowMedia Special thanks to :@SkipIntroYT @olurinatti @BABILA. Skip Intro on Copaganda playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ac8vr2QyTdlWwd8OQIc1it6bAfMGPPCOlay on Eric Adams - youtube.com/watch?v=lLOQRG4vcT4My previous video on the justice system - youtube.com/watch?v=SyEwOxp_Iyw&pp=ygUYdGhlIHBvbGljZSB3b24ndCBzYXZlIHVzOther info on cop city - youtube.com/watch?v=zJfUF6nw5XgCommunity Movement Builders - communitymovementbuilders.org/stop-cop-cityStop Cop City - https://stopcop.city/00:00 The Boys in Blue08:30 Black Cops39:31 Dem Dirty Red Dogs52:29 All Skin Folk Aint Kin Folk
Im What the Culture Feeling (The full story of Kendrick Lamar Vs Drake) F.D Signifier 2024-07-27 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- https://nebula.tv/videos/workingtitle...Watch my Vaulted video on Tupac - https://nebula.tv/videos/signifiedbsi...Final cut by and blood sweat and tears @BABILA. Lead edit by @RealSpacial Lead motion graphics by @NeedlessNick The Greatest Story in the History of Hip Hop - 00:00 Part 1 - The Beginning - 04:48Part 2 - Started from the Bottom 13:13Part 3 - The Once and Future King 38:47Part 4 - Drake Be Like 01:09:41Part 5 - The Return of the King - 01:39:54Part 6 - The One Sided Battle of the Century 01:50:00Part 7 - The Shady Aftermath 02:59:30Old Drake Video - youtube.com/watch?v=mtBPXjEoW54&t=1695s&pp=ygUSZmQgc2lnbmlmaWVyIGRyYWtl @lilbilliam analysis on hip hop beefs - youtube.com/watch?v=OgYvPIAdF_0&pp=ygUIbGlsIGJpbGw%3D @Trixiethegoldenwitch Kendrick/drake analysis - youtu.be/c75eTrkHxwc?si=Fv0x2B1htgi9_ha6 @Volksgeist Analysis of Drake - youtube.com/watch?v=-M2SUD9ytbU&t=101s&pp=ygUZdm9sa3NnZWlzdCBrZW5kcmljayBsYW1hcg%3D%3D @illdoc1 Review of the Beef youtube.com/watch?v=SxcnTVEntEk&t=66s@Kahmalwastaken drags Drake youtu.be/H1a2LlueVdc?si=rXagLjbpy7GSs9oK
Kanye was never good... F.D Signifier 2024-06-28 | Is it possible that we never actually knew Kanye like we think we did?Watch the first hour of my Drake V Kendrick retrospective here- youtu.be/3tcYI3YORrUOr here - patreon.com/posts/kendrick-vs-full-105908487Kanye retrospective videos 1- youtu.be/wvgehVhF9D4?si=3KEeQ0hDS4k6h6Gj2- youtu.be/e7e5BFJa-Ug?si=RZ8rPWSxkPUUXHHEFly in the milk video - youtube.com/watch?v=7ZCl7VkUWgU&t=4461s&pp=ygUSZmx5IGluIHRoZSBtaWxrIGZk
The Truth about the Black Gender Wars F.D Signifier 2024-05-27 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- nebula.tv/videos/workingtitles-47-the-boondocks-fdsignifierWatch my Vaulted video on Tupac - nebula.tv/videos/signifiedbsides-im-not-saying-tupac-was-gaybut00:00 Intro03:55 What are the "Gender Wars"12:23 Part 1 - A star is born- 12:26 Derrick Jaxn's origins- 16:49 The first red flag- 18:17 Controversial hot take (but i'm right!)21:07 Part 2 - Expectations at War- 22:59 Gender is a scam- 28:26 Gender has ALWAYS been a scam- 35:50 Why did WE ever fall for this scam?- 44:29 The scam hits different for black men than black women45:59 Part 3 - Don't be the mule- 47:04 Why were black women Derrick Jaxn's targets?- 51:07 Steve Harvey Vs bell hooks- 56:42 Black women get a raw deal- 1:10:00 Derrick Jaxn's offer1:14:02 Part 4: Signs he might be a narcissist- 1:14:25 Derrick's REAL business model- 1:18:32 An unexpected guest star reveals everything- 1:23:28 And then the Church got involved...- 1:26:29 And then it gets worse- 1:29:37 The Aftermath?1:35:21 Part 5 - The real villain of the story- 1:36:04 The truth about how all this works- 1:43:19 Final thoughtsEdited by @BABILA. Support by @NickolasNameolas Other videos and creators to check out@KhadijaMbowe - youtube.com/watch?v=010DZKtjBuc&t=5s&pp=ygUia2hhZGlqYSBtYm93ZSByZWxhdGlvbnNoaXAgYW5hcmNoeQ%3D%3D@Philosynoir youtube.com/watch?v=Xe3dmiEPQ7k&t=7s@herbyxrevolus youtube.com/watch?v=FxpWCaqjeHk&t=11s
The youth need your help F.D Signifier 2024-05-01 | Places to show support-atlsolidarity.orgcommunitymovementbuilders.org/donatesecure.actblue.com/donate/black-men-build-2Operation Olive Branch (Master list of ways to help)docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1vtMLLOzuc6GpkFySyVtKQOY2j-Vvg0UsChMCFst_WLA/htmlview?pli=1#More education on the situation in Palestine@dr.fatima reading and resource list - youtube.com/post/Ugkx2jJJck6LpECXrXe3NGoXJaOX1DlBdxiX@LostFutures1 video on Zionism - youtube.com/watch?v=hCiOQ2cmFNA&t=1085s&pp=ygUMbG9zdCBmdXR1cmVz@vivianstrange on the situation in Gaza - youtu.be/5J6ZNjN0nHw?si=CXtVkV5uaxma5lr_@BlackLiberationMedia on the connection between Gaza and the U.SMy talk with @marclamonthillofficial - youtu.be/aEJP-Sksuwc?si=m7SDdnINhlBEbBMs
Exposing Hip Hops Original Industry Plants...kinda F.D Signifier 2024-04-22 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- https://nebula.tv/videos/workingtitle...Watch my Vaulted video on Tupac - https://nebula.tv/videos/signifiedbsi...00:00 What is an Industry Plant?07:17 The Early Days of Hip Hop13:55 Their Come Up30:25 Their Fall Off35:35 The Rise of Gangster Rap40:54 The Truth about "Industry Plants"edited by
The WWEs complex Black history F.D Signifier 2024-03-22 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- https://nebula.tv/videos/workingtitle...Watch my Vaulted video on Tupac - https://nebula.tv/videos/signifiedbsi...00:00 Why do black people love wrestling?05:00 The earliest days of black wresters17:00 Troubling patterns in black wrestling gimmicks20:20 Some thoughts on Vince MacMahon31:25 Some scattered victories for black wrestlers37:26 What exactly was the Rock cooking?51:56 Black wrestling's lowest point55:56 Kofimania01:13:09 What goes up...01:15:45 Final thoughtsedited by @NeedlessNick
Incels make the world go round F.D Signifier 2024-02-23 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- https://nebula.tv/videos/workingtitle...Watch my Vaulted video on Tupac - https://nebula.tv/videos/signifiedbsi...Conversation with Macken Murphy youtu.be/X8FNS_hL5i4?si=Mt-QN-SlcvcynM4v00:00 Banger intro01:11 The Manosphere is big business.08:13 We still don't understand the manosphere.19:54 What kind of man are you?40:09 Incels make the world go round.01:02:33 The other side of the game.01:26:17 So what can be done?Edited by @TheZatzman Intro and transition graphics by @NeedlessNick Interviews@WavingtheRedFlag @murphymacken @Ahrelevant @ididntaskforahandle @noahsamsen @munecat @ForeignManinaForeignLand @JordanHarrod featuring vocal performances by@MavenoftheEventide @FoldingIdeas @COLORMIND.mp4 @LindsayEllisVids References1- Mapping manosphere- Han, X., & Yin, C. (2023). Mapping the manosphere. Categorization of reactionary masculinity discourses in digital environment. Feminist media studies, 23(5), 1923-1940.2- Networked misogyny - tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/14680777.2022.2029925?needAccess=truehttp://www.michaelmessner.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Gender-Society-1998-MESSNER-255-76.pdf3- Leaving the manosphere- tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/1057610X.2023.2244192?needAccess=true4- Liu, A. (2021). MRAsians: A Convergence between Asian American Hypermasculine Ethnonationalism and the Manosphere. Journal of Asian American Studies 24(1), 93-112. doi.org/10.1353/jaas.2021.0012.adl.org/resources/blog/two-years-ago-they-marched-charlottesville-where-are-they-now5- AIN paper - datasociety.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DS_Alternative_Influence.pdf6- Levels of wellbeing for Incels - https://labs.la.utexas.edu/buss/files/2023/04/LevelsofWellbeingAmongMenWhoAreInvoluntarilyCelibate.pdf7- You tube radicalization study - pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.21019671188- Online radicalization argument - researchgate.net/profile/Joe-Whittaker-2/publication/363135647_Rethinking_Online_Radicalization/links/630f1d5161e4553b95520eff/Rethinking-Online-Radicalization.pdf 9- Car killer story - cincinnati.com/story/news/local/northern-ky/2017/08/14/mom-previously-accused-charlottesville-driver-james-alex-fields-jr-beating-her/56607800110- (radicalization is overblown but you tube is to blame) science.org/doi/pdf/10.1126/sciadv.adk203111-journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09567976211036065
Spike Lee tried to warn us... F.D Signifier 2024-01-10 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- nebula.tv/videos/workingtitles-47-the-boondocks-fdsignifierWatch my Vaulted video on Tupac - nebula.tv/videos/signifiedbsides-im-not-saying-tupac-was-gaybutThis video looks at the 2000s Spike Lee film "Bamboozled" and examines what it says about the concept of "co*ning", aka being a black person who explicitly works against the interests of other black people. How and why do Co*ns do what they do? What should we understand about them in order to address the harm that they do?00:00 I almost Quit YouTube last year02:48 A quick look at the career of Spike Lee10:39 Explaining Bamboozled pt 120:22 A quick aside on Black Radicalism24:26 Explaining Bamboozled pt 229:34 What is a Co*n?44:44 Explaining Bamboozled pt 35148 Are we too hard on Co*ns?59:48 Bamboozled's hidden messageEdited by @NeedlessNick Featuring @Mannof1000Thoughts , @victorythecreator , and @Readus101 Audio support @ForeignManinaForeignLand Works citedTyler Perry and the Mantan Manifesto: Critical Race Theory and the Permanence of Cinematic Anti-Blackness - imixwhatilike.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/tp-reader-article-routledge-edit-january-2013.pdfIn Defense of Uncle Tom Why Blacks Must Police Racial Loyalty by Brandon Starkey - amazon.com/Defense-Uncle-Tom-Blacks-Loyalty/dp/1107668344What should Black folk do with the word coon? - andscape.com/features/what-should-black-folk-do-with-the-word-coon
Eminem and the White Rapper Problem F.D Signifier 2023-12-20 | Ground News Holiday Sale: Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Join Ground News today to get 40% off unlimited access: https://ground.news/fd. Sale ends December 31.I finally did it! Just in time for Christmas00:00 What is the White Rapper Paradox?08:39 A short history of White people consuming and creating black art16:50 White Rap BE- Before Eminem24:04 Rap's Elvis Pressley (Vanilla Ice)30:09 What the industry learned from it's failure33:09 The Great White Hope (Eminem)46:28 White Rap AE-After Eminem56:37 White Guy Got Game (Mac Miller)1:07:50 The White Rapper ParadoxNo James SomertonWhite Rapper Taxonomy - theringer.com/music/2020/10/6/21502594/history-of-white-rappers-eminem-vanilla-ice-mac-millerEverything but the Burden - penguinrandomhouse.com/books/176649/everything-but-the-burden-by-edited-by-greg-tate
Why everyone is wrong about interracial dating F.D Signifier 2023-11-22 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- nebula.tv/videos/workingtitles-47-the-boondocks-fdsignifierWatch my Vaulted video on Tupac - nebula.tv/videos/signifiedbsides-im-not-saying-tupac-was-gaybutGet a lifetime membership to Nebula for only $300: go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=fdsignifierThis video breaks down the complexity of why interracial dating for black people is universally controversial.Edited by @TheZatzman Special Appearances by @supereyepatchwolf3007 and @KhadijaMbowe 00:00 Intro 07:41 It always goes back to slavery...14:27 It's a black thing. You wouldn't understand37:25 Swirlconomics59:33 No seriously it's always goes back to slaveryFurther viewing-My videos referencedBuck Breaking review - youtu.be/tvzS6fVaG8I?si=dk2XWKfNjrV8B0rABlack Men's sexuality - youtube.com/watch?v=RP1YI6Wi6gs&t=1553sBlack Men and Colorism - youtube.com/watch?v=urMC_Y2mX9Y&t=1101s@lilbilliam on Black men - youtube.com/watch?v=KIYaq_gHBdg&t=2449s@Tirrrb on Masculinity - youtube.com/watch?v=EiIkI0JXoaw&t=1104s@ForeignManinaForeignLand various videos - youtube.com/watch?v=7Rjf-10n3n4, youtube.com/watch?v=AGXASWS1g54&t=1712s, Works citedPew Study - pewresearch.org/social-trends/2017/05/18/1-trends-and-patterns-in-intermarriageintermarriage divorce – ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183451/#:~:text=The%20descriptive%20results%20also%20confirm,and%208.4%25%20of%20Asian%2DWhite Reasons for Anti-Miscegenation laws- https://athenacommons.muw.edu/merge/vol6/iss1/1/#:~:text=The%20primary%20individuals%20focused%20on,vehicle%20of%20anti%2Dmiscegenation%20lawsInterracial couples and poverty- https://www.washington.edu/news/blog/study-mixed-race-couples-with-black-partners-more-likely-to-live-in-poor-neighborhoods/Racist trends in medicine-https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/racial-bias-in-medicine/Multi racial people's experiences - pewresearch.org/social-trends/2015/06/11/multiracial-in-america
How Racism and Capitalism Killed The Running Back F.D Signifier 2023-10-16 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- nebula.tv/videos/workingtitles-47-the-boondocks-fdsignifierThis video discusses the real reasons why NFL running backs have become "devalued" and seeks to expose how this process of devaluation is not only a deliberate alteration of the nature of the game for "good business" but it also fits into a historical tradition of premiere black athletes being marginalized in sports they helped to build. Featuring former NFL running back Arion Foster @bobbyfeeno and former 1st round draft pick Aaron Maybin @AaronMaybinArt special shout out to @laborkyle for helping me refine my ideas and terminology on the topic.00:00 The Plight of Saquan Barkley10:18 "Workplace Evolution"23:38 "For the Good of the Sport"47:09 A famous Malcom X QuoteEdited by @RealSpacial Graphics and support editing by @NeedlessNickHow Black Athletes are Exploited - youtube.com/watch?v=ABEa3P3a6Wk&t=3524s&pp=ygUUZi5kIHNpZ25pZmllciBzcG9ydHM%3D@lilbilliam on Allen Iverson's legacy - youtube.com/watch?v=aVgJmOmlS3M&t=3127s&pp=ygUQbGlsIGJpbGwgaXZlcnNvbg%3D%3D
Why the Justice System is Broken F.D Signifier 2023-09-11 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- nebula.tv/videos/workingtitles-47-the-boondocks-fdsignifierGet a lifetime membership to Nebula for only $300: go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=fdsignifierJoin my Patreon - Chapters1- Intro/Statement of Purpose 00:002- How/why we give police power 09:003- Why the police need to go 33:004- Why prisons need to go 50:485- The hidden agenda of prisons 01:20:40Edited by @NeedlessNick Scored and touched up by @RealSpacial Feat @OverthrowMedia , @olurinatti @SkipIntroYT and Tooblack of @BlackLiberationMedia Thank you to Ben AKA @francmono STREAM EXTORTION OUT ON ALL PLATFORMSSee full Pendleton 2 Documentary here - youtu.be/2h_i1IK_ZIYSupport Abolition effortscommunitymovementbuilders.orgthepeoplesrico.orgccrjustice.orgtenforjustice.com/demandsShut down Lecher city prison- secure.everyaction.com/dPYVg1AxlkeLbHSnhlfUBQ2Works citedMass incarceration causes poverty - papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1348049Police don't have to protect you - findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/do-the-police-have-an-obligation-to-protect-youHistory of policing in America/Lexow Commission - sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/50819_ch_1.pdfSA offenders and jail time - https://roar-assets-auto.rbl.ms/documents/36064/Kebodeaux-V27I1.pdf Idaho Study - tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/10538712.2011.541356Kerner Commission report - ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/national-advisory-commission-civil-disorders-reportBlack prison population dropping vs white population - pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/04/30/shrinking-gap-between-number-of-blacks-and-whites-in-prisonPrisons getting whiter - washingtonpost.com/outlook/prisons-are-getting-whiter-thats-one-way-mass-incarceration-might-end/2021/02/26/28db008c-7535-11eb-948d-19472e683521_story.htmlRacial breakdown of county jails - bjs.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh236/files/media/document/ji21st.pdfRacial breakdown of state prisons - prisonpolicy.org/reports/beyondthecount.html#:~:text=In%20state%20prisons%2C%2034%25%20of,Hawaiian%20or%20other%20Pacific%20Islander.Other learningBehind the Bastards series on policing - open.spotify.com/show/2ejvdShhn5D9tlVbb5vj9BBecoming an Abolitionist - https://moodle.swarthmore.edu/pluginfile.php/724099/mod_resource/content/1/Becoming%20Abolitionists%20by%20Derecka%20Purnell%20.pdfCritical resistance- criticalresistance.orgA story from a former cop - youtube.com/watch?v=_nl5zMIwcmQ&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo@JawnLouis on the prison industrial complex - youtube.com/watchv=V2B3sEm_qL8&t=1009s@ZyllasAthenaeum on prison abolition - youtube.com/watch?v=UUonk-ZcC8U@AnansisLibrary George Jackson video youtu.be/IHu5rfST_4Q?si=GrP2tIaLYjQgiFocBastars of the party doc - vimeo.com/247366171
How I made it as a Video Essayist F.D Signifier 2023-08-09 | Support the sponsor and get one of the best news sources out there PERIOD here---- Get 30% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/fdIn this video I'll explain everything...00:00 Ad read02:20 Disclaimer on how I escaped small channel purgatory10:01 Advice from the Heart (my views on the video essay genre)31:50 Advice from the HEAD (my views on working the system)54:43 Advice Lighting Round01:02:02 Advice from other successful Youtubers (maybe a special bonus at the end...?about video essays and making it on YouTube.Check out @3rdWorldMiss new joint on South African media - youtube.com/watch?v=4HVfDJ82OgkEdited by @NeedlessNick Feat-@oliSUNvia @ForeignManinaForeignLand @MaggieMaeFish @T1J @TeeNoir @ToonrificTariq @roramdin @JessieGender1 @NandovMovies @cjthex
What makes anime so appealing to young men? F.D Signifier 2023-07-10 | First 1000 people to sign up through this link get 1 free month of skillshare - https://skl.sh/fdsignifier07233You ever wonder what it is about anime that gets so many guys DEEP into it? Me too. So I talked to some experts in the topic in @supereyepatchwolf3007 and @mothersbasement and looked back at my own experiences as an Anime fan to figure out what it is about Anime that resonates so much with boys and men.00:00 OP01:00 I used to be a WEEB05:55 Anime and Masculinity, a combo worthy of discussion13:00 What makes Anime special and why you should watch it28:35 What do boys and men like about Anime?36:20 Boys and the Anime Power Fantasy44:07 A quick aside on misogyny in Anime48:30 Anime Power Fantasies Deconstructed57:02 A roast of Eren Yeager1:20:02 What if Eren wasn't trash?1:29:21 Closing thoughtsIntro by @NeedlessNick Edited by @TheZatzman Feat @mothersbasement and @supereyepatchwolf3007 special guest @roramdinFemme Centered Videos on anime@Noralities - youtube.com/watch?v=Buv3TA7dvdE&t=1s@harriyanna - youtube.com/watch?v=JfK6OLn4jTk@hazel - youtube.com/watch?v=zHTBvvRCqmk&t=2558sMore Eren Yeager/AOT Slander@LostFutures1 - youtube.com/watch?v=a8B-p2ke9uU&t=8s
He was supposed to be the future of hip hop... F.D Signifier 2023-06-11 | First 1000 people to sign up through this link get 1 free month of skillshare - https://skl.sh/fdsignifier06235Join me in a journey into hip hop lore to discuss one of hip hop's forgotten legends lost in time. He's a rapper that barely anyone remembers but for a moment in the mid 90s he was considered to be one of the rappers that would lead hip hop into the next generation. Why was he so hyped and why does nobody remember him, and how is his legacy so important in the first place?I want to give recognition to the following sources that helped me flesh out this video.Article on Canibus- theoutline.com/post/6977/canibus-internet-mic-clubMy expert opinion episode with Canibus - youtube.com/watch?v=IQyg9gddUyAThank you to @Yharazayd and Spacial at--- youtube.com/@RealSpacial/about for the edits
The REAL Faces of Black Conservatism F.D Signifier 2023-05-10 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- nebula.tv/videos/workingtitles-47-the-boondocks-fdsignifier?ref=fdsignifier00:00 Intro and recap11:14- The Distraction43:35- The Double Agent01:10:13- The Black CapitalistFurther LearningThe Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power imixwhatilike.org/2020/05/25/mobpvirtuallaunchpartyLil Bill on Black Capitalism - youtube.com/watch?v=Uu-X_E8cwaA&pp=ygUZbGlsIGJpbGwgYmxhY2sgY2FwaXRhbGlzbQ%3D%3DThe missing story on Tulsaleftvoice.org/from-black-wall-street-to-black-capitalismOrgshttps and Initiatives to supportStop Cop City https://stopcop.city/Atlanta Solidarity Fund atlsolidarity.orgCommunity Movement Builders communitymovementbuilders.orgthegroceryspot.orgSpecial Guests-Paschal Robert @THISISREVOLUTIONpodcast Briahna Joy Grey @BadFaithPodcast Dr. Jared Ball @BlackPowerMedia. Edited by - @foreignmaninaforiegnland, (Opening review)@needlessNick (The Distraction), @zatzman (The Double Agent) @TheStorytellerAJ (The Black Capitalist) Intro VFX by @NeedlessNick Feat Vocal Performance by @HirotheKid
Theres no such thing as a Black Conservative F.D Signifier 2023-04-04 | Please support me by signing up for Nebula- http://go.nebula.tv/fdsignifierWatch my Nebula original on the Boondocks here--- nebula.tv/videos/workingtitles-47-the-boondocks-fdsignifier?ref=fdsignifier00:00 Banger intro02:20 A few jokes to warm things up03:51 Why do we even care about black conservatives?09:30 The difference between a Republican, a Democrat, and a Leftist14:25 Black people are not and have never been "Conservative"28:20 An examination of America's most iconic Black Leftist49:30 Who are the Boule'Special Guests-Paschal Robert @THISISREVOLUTIONpodcast Briahna Joy Grey @BadFaithPodcast Dr. Jared Ball @BlackLiberationMedia Lead Edits by @TheStorytellerAJ Intro VFX and spot edits by @NeedlessNick Vocal inclusions from @COLORMIND.mp4 @BABILA. @victorythecreator Other important videos about black conservatism@ThinkpieceTribe - youtube.com/watch?v=uNbSTx9Kzbk&t=354s@lilbilliam - youtube.com/watch?v=lVJL_xnmqYU
What really makes a man desirable? F.D Signifier 2023-03-06 | A d a m and E v e dot com Code: ____FD50______ 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada. Some exclusions apply In this video I deconstruct some common misconceptions about what makes men desirable and attractive. 00:00 Intro/Desirability is complex13:38 Men don't understand physical desirability36:19 A "High Value Man" is not what you think49:17 How Boys and Men are Groomed to be lonely01:15:30 The best advice I can offer...Feat @COLORMIND.mp4 @rapmusicplugpod @ForeignManinaForeignLand @NoahSamsen @Sisyphus55 @FinntasticMrFox @elliotsangestevez
Leftist infighting almost killed me (Broke Bread) F.D Signifier 2023-02-10 | AdamandEve.com. Code: _____FD50_____ 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada. Some exclusions apply Need to get some things off my chest. 00:00 We Ready?11:34 The Chaos Machine 39:40 The Drama01:39:36 Take Accountability 02:01:04 Broke Breaddebate good video - youtu.be/qdYOaM0YH9ESupport the thumbnail artistTwitter: twitter.com/JumboiiiiTwitch: twitch.tv/jumbomandrawsPatreon: patreon.com/JumboMan
Help Stop Atlantas Cop City F.D Signifier 2023-01-09 | This is an interview with activist and social commentator Kamau Franklin who works with Community Movement Builders, Stop Cop City, and the Atlanta Solidarity Fund. We're talking about a major issue facing Atlanta and likely much of the nation going forward, the encroaching militarization and growth of the police state.Please if you can connect with one of the following entities listed here to find out a way you can help and support stopping Cop City!twitter@KamauFranklin@CommunityMvt@Defend the Atlanta Forest@Atlanta Solidarity FundWebsiteStop Cop City https://stopcop.city/Atlanta Solidarity Fund atlsolidarity.orgCommunity Movement Builders communitymovementbuilders.org
Biracial isnt Black and other ridiculousness from Tik Tok F.D Signifier 2022-12-13 | curiositystream.com/fdsignifierIt's Christmas time. I need a break. Here's a video where I react to Tik Toks that i thought were interesting.
None of You Understood Black Panther...(2018) F.D Signifier 2022-11-07 | Support the channel and get access to exclusive content on curiosity stream-- curiositystream.com/fdsignifierI have been wanting to make this video for 4 years.00:00 Bad Takes Montage01:05 Why I ever became a YouTuber in the First Place07:08 A short history of Black Panther in comics12:30 The environment leading up to the film28:10 Breaking down the movie's themes59:45 The film's most inexcusable flaw01:10:03 Reconciling the good with the badThank you to L.O for guest editsSupporting edits still from @NeedlessNick Some other content for further learningBlack leftist criticism of the first film - youtube.com/watch?v=XLFJzKy4rb8&t=550sAn overview of Pan Africanism - youtube.com/watch?v=48Y5pBtRHqk&t=167sPatrice Lamumba - youtube.com/watch?v=_YS_cLaHdwYAfro Futurism- youtube.com/watch?v=YI1xmwqGEBwThe Divine 9 - youtube.com/watch?v=qn_T7zZ60TY
Conservatives are Bad at S*x F.D Signifier 2022-10-18 | AdamandEve.com. Code: FD50. 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US &Canada *some exclusions applyIn this video F.D takes a deep look at the ongoing challenges that conservative thought has presented to good seggs and seggsual Freedom and pleasure as a whole 00:00 - Intro and conservative cringe on sex11:10 - Yes I'm serious Conservative Sex is Trash25:35 - White Women for some Reason41:23 - We're Pretty much all F*credit Really01:09:10 - Conservatives Worst Kept Secret Special Thanks to @ForeignManinaForeignLand James youtube.com/channel/UCO4PJJyPvLuOOMRmEk4q9CQand WinstonAppearances By@djmuel @faeriebite (NSFW) @Afrocentripetal (NFSW)@Dr. Candice Nicole @cjthex @EvieLupine Quote Reads from@SierraRhodes_ @DaintyFunk @ForeignManinaForeignLand @miacole Kate Eastman- pro.imdb.com/name/nm4277248?ref_=nm_nv_usr_profileDj Muel Getting organized - youtube.com/watch?v=37J1jXo9gF4Dj Muel Kink at Pride- youtube.com/watch?v=p_nlCrSlB0U&t=1357sAnansi's Library How to Get Organized - youtube.com/watch?v=_dKo75XZdlE&t=544sBlack men and Seggs video - youtube.com/watch?v=RP1YI6Wi6gs&t=877sWorks mentioned -Christian Pron consumption- tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00224499.2017.1278736?journalCode=hjsr20Prep- vox.com/2018/6/25/17476850/pride-month-lgbtq-corporate-explainedCondom use- guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/article_files/2800496.pdfSexual aggression- researchgate.net/profile/Niki-Fritz-2/publication/341354859_Worse_Than_Objects_The_Depiction_of_Black_Women_and_Men_and_Their_Sexual_Relationship_in_Pornography/links/5ebc140292851c11a86753d6/Worse-Than-Objects-The-Depiction-of-Black-Women-and-Men-and-Their-Sexual-Relationship-in-Pornography.pdfMatrnal mortality rate- cddep.org/tool/worldwide-maternal-mortality-ratesAyn Rand - carra-lucia-books.co.uk/2018/09/22/best-sex-scene-in-atlas-shrugged-ayn-randOrgasm Gap - journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/03616843221076410?journalCode=pwqa
Its Tough Loving Lauryn Hill F.D Signifier 2022-09-19 | Click here to get a near 30% discount on a year's access to Curiosity Stream-- curiositystream.com/fdsignifierIn a labor of love F.D engages with the complex legacy of one of hip hop's most gifted and enigmatic voices.Join the Pareon--- patreon.com/fdsignifier?fan_landing=trueGo to the B Sides Channel for other content- youtube.com/watch?v=F92AH7k-xpcYou can follow me on twitter and Instagram- @fdsignifierEdited by:Needless: youtube.com/channel/UCLxH65f3oxntTk3EnXLFwlAOther Lauryn Hill videos that helped in the making of this one@Empressive youtube.com/watch?v=g7FemWggfkk&t=2475Es@rareunreleasedfanmade8943 youtube.com/watch?v=Lx69EHfLs_k00:00 The Problem with Tough Love09:14 Lauryn Hill 10115:13 A Star is Born26:00 Trouble Ahead30:11 Tortured by Fame37:35 The Fall Off43:37 Final Thoughts47:51 Patreon scroll
Understanding the (BIack) Manosphere F.D Signifier 2022-08-24 | Follow the link to get 1 year of Curiosity Stream curiositystream.com/fdsignifierAfter Dissecting and Connecting the manosphere as whole a in the last few months, F.D spins the block to address a group that has been his biggest detractors since he gained any traction on YouTube, which is the B Manosphere. Unlike in the previous two videos, in this video F.D engages directly with the specific figures of the B Manosphere, examines it's fundamental drives, and the forces that shape it.00:00 Intro/Who Shot ya?12:01 What is the Black Manosphere?35:05 What is STME?53:30 The Worst People on the Internet 1:04:33 They who Shall Not be Named1:30:49 King of the Simps2:19:15 Final Thoughts Feat:Jay Smooth- @jaysmooth995Lil Bill- youtube.com/channel/UC3StRqeCpx_UUpYOdXFS2AwExposing the Manosphere- youtube.com/c/ExposetheManosphereMartin X - @tillwefreeMartin X Black Men Foundation - http://bmenfoundation.orgVideos Cited:Intelexual - youtube.com/watch?v=touhaV1tvBw&t=2137sAranock - youtube.com/watch?v=KGzSGkmV5e8&t=3502sSophie from Mars Vid - youtube.com/watch?v=M0VnYcMHuDcTee Noir vid- youtube.com/watch?v=Sl5_u7kE7Ks&t=1551s
The Dangerous Myths of Black Mens Sexuality F.D Signifier 2022-07-18 | AdamandEve.com. Code: FD50 for 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada.For generations black men have either enthusiastically celebrated or quietly disregarded the rampant and unchecked objectification of our bodies by... well pretty much everyone. In this video F.D tries to investigate how this came to be, how some black men have tried to address it in different ways, and the dark realities that we usually look past when it comes to black men and s*x.00:00 A dm to set the tone09:03 ad read10:43 The flattening of black men's s*xuality26:17 How black men reclaimed agency over their s*xuality42:32 Hip Hop as a stumbling block1:07:47 Stigma, dysfunction, and sa 1:30:15 Final thoughts1:42:41 Patrons crawlPatreon - patreon.com/fdsignifier?fan_landing=true&view_as=publictwitter - @fdsignifierIG- @fdsignifier Edited by @Needless check his videos out youtube.com/watch?v=m2aBHo1jZ8A&t=675sGuest InterviewsMalcom Lovejoy- twitter.com/malcolmlovejoyTahoeTV- instagram.com/tahoe_tv/?hl=enPhoenoissseur (search on OF)D (aka Messiah Equiano) Featuring-Hariyanna Hook- youtube.com/c/iNickel @Frank Laundry youtube.com/watch?v=WBsCmYCShqI&t=75s @HirotheKid youtube.com/watch?v=FNvqomIV6io @Professor Flowers youtube.com/watch?v=H_eJUc7D-2k&t=236sFurther ReadingThe Man Not by Tommy CurryWe Real Cool by bell hooksRacism Without Racist by Eduardo Bonilla SilvaSoul On Ice (Trigger Warning for graphic discussions of SA) by Eldridge CleaverS*xual Debut study- ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.2006.097444Black women SA study- journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/10778010122183856?casa_token=gP57z8BuUdkAAAAA:6th7Ko72SryJqHzk9Fy8pU5Tmcm-LgHTcPeJssUIED4Y1r66Vb1ZzLv00PDEnXhnfoZOpytPXFNzAssaults false reports- https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Documents/Race_and_Wrongful_Convictions.pdfHome Team History (African History Channel)- youtube.com/channel/UC12lU5ymIvSpgl8KntDQUQABarry Wood Meme- youtube.com/watch?v=8Q26YeiYMHM&t=591sIntelexual Media's Black Femic**e Video- youtube.com/watch?v=touhaV1tvBw&t=1069sLil Bill's Black Women's Lives Matter Video- youtube.com/watch?v=bC_Y3FkSonY&t=1sPertinent Video from Tee Noir- youtube.com/watch?v=Sl5_u7kE7KsPertinent Video From Khadija Mbowe - youtube.com/watch?v=qIq9-wBCdq8&t=1192soutro track - youtu.be/SArV5m_CXno
Connecting the Manosphere F.D Signifier 2022-06-22 | curiositystream.com/fdsignifierIn this video F.D continues examining the modern online manosphere by looking at several figures that shape what the manosphere is and what it is capable of. In this video F.D argues that the problem in the manosphere isn't just it's misogyny, but how it presents masculinity as a whole, and this aspect makes it more damaging to everyone else.00:00 Intro/Recap from last video06:24 Gary Vee18:47 Fresh and Fit...?48:33 Jordan Peterson1:09:13 Spree Shooters1:17:51 Eren Yeager1:31:01 What the Left needs to do better1:42:04 Final ThoughtsPatreon- patreon.com/fdsignifierFollow me on Twitter and instagram- @fdsignifierCheck out the side channel @Signified B Sides Edited by Needless @Needless youtube.com/channel/UCLxH65f3oxntTk3EnXLFwlAFeaturing @Foreign Man in a Foreign Land -youtube.com/c/ForeignManinaForeignLand @Tirrrb -youtube.com/c/Tirrrb @T1J -youtube.com/c/the1janitor @shark3060 -youtube.com/user/shark3ozero @Chill Goblin -youtube.com/c/ChillGoblin @Super Eyepatch Wolf -youtube.com/channel/UCtGoikgbxP4F3rgI9PldI9g @Salari -youtube.com/c/salari @Innuendo Studios -youtube.com/c/InnuendoStudios @Thought Slime -youtube.com/c/ThoughtSlimeSmall masc/male youtubers to check out @COLORMIND. -youtube.com/channel/UCSvBDpjWmyJnHfQnra26wRg @GoldFro. -youtube.com/channel/UCYt2vnLrBm0Fb5az5b8gVKg @Keep Firing -youtube.com/channel/UCJ7K8aNjYX8cilENP4kUOwQ @Frank Laundry -youtube.com/c/FrankLaundry @VICTORY THE CREATOR -youtube.com/channel/UC8JTStI16odEK-N3JJcMmpw @Philosynoir - youtube.com/c/Philosynoir @The Zatzman -youtube.com/c/TheZatzman @Finntastic Mr. Fox -youtube.com/c/FinnjaminFox @Thinkpiece Tribe -youtube.com/c/ThinkpieceTribe @Lil' Bill -youtube.com/channel/UC3StRqeCpx_UUpYOdXFS2Aw @HirotheKid -youtube.com/user/HirotheKid @La'Ron Readus -youtube.com/c/Readus101 @JohntheDuncan -youtube.com/c/JohntheDuncan @djmuel -youtube.com/c/djmuel @1Dime -youtube.com/c/1Dimee @Marquise Davon Productions -youtube.com/channel/UCk1GXKjTE6BFrAaV-gw0fyA @Overthrow Media -youtube.com/c/OverthrowMedia @LostDoctor312 -youtube.com/c/LostDoctor312Thoughtslime on Gary Vee- youtube.com/watch?v=OVE8J8dwJ5ELost Futures AOT video- youtube.com/watch?v=a8B-p2ke9uU&t=6sNoah Samsen on the yt radicalization pipeline - youtube.com/watch?v=4Ecnw2Xx01A&t=530sSecond Thought- youtube.com/watch?v=fZ4nvCVAGw0&t=343sFoundational research resourcesHegemonic Masculinity- https://student.cc.uoc.gr/uploadFiles/181-%CE%9A%CE%9C%CE%9C%CE%9A397/Connell%20and%20Messerschmidt-Hegemonic%20masculinity.pdfAggrieved Entitlement- d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net/31201499/Suicide-Ten-with-cover-page-v2.pdf?Expires=1655880083&Signature=THRWq7-gesBemcfr~xjnKIwpTcGCbG70fX788O1anq1w4F~XoKlUfmo7C7V2T90CXIPPG~3OnAXW3Af89WmyVmGdaBjAGDAtji35Xu1-SygdKipe5rJy3O45qIxYVkffotf0QOflDrPXiVSwHdkns~iRszUVqQ-Yxh5xXWHob0cc9-xRA5WxpYZSahQsKIlPmqKLrZVdaxzm8dmgyy7zmSGV8BJVc0XFuSIKlaTse5H8SK5qLFbzxa31Xg6QHo~aXwWbg487f3lsUgwMB8QcVneX~zoDpGgTMavbrb8WSfQH1aqYEMGoSFBOw4kCxe7rKxOnmvzWQ0H8TAH1uDoSUA__&Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZAUnderstanding Patriarchy- imaginenoborders.org/pdf/zines/UnderstandingPatriarchy.pdfBio-Social model of school shooters- schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/bio_psycho_social_1.0.pdfIdentity Study- tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/15283488.2017.1379905?casa_token=ynnRg9id65MAAAAA:f2IwuycEgvCm_BvomxSQh9tqT1xnZ98EBugYVJbYYS1XdPu9xlO0jGlALgbaYzJ3UcQWZemyAaKP
Dissecting the Manosphere F.D Signifier 2022-05-27 | Donate to the Murenga Patreon! kickstarter.com/projects/kugalimedia/murenga?ref=159mxaIn this video F.D re-engages the concept of Edgelords but this time brings a few friends with him in the form of WHITE GUYS (yaaaaay...)This exploration caused him rethink the place that edgelords have in modern manifestations of how men see the world and how the world sees men, which forced him to finally begin thinking on the Manosphere and trying to break down exactly what it is and why it exists.00:00 Intro05:04 Ad Read07:17 White dudes!16:39 What is an Edgelord?22:58 Batman is the ultimate Edgelord33:40 Nietzsche and Nihilism 41:00 Edgelord cope49:05 Touching grass58:00 The section where I summarize Sociology concepts1:06:20 Why the Manosphere exists 1:15:42 How the Black Manosphere differs from it's White counterpart 1:28:48 OutroEdited by Needless- youtube.com/channel/UCLxH65f3oxntTk3EnXLFwlAOpening/Outro song by Dj Trackmatic youtu.be/ND6W8jcdq_EFeaturing -@victorythecreator -@KhadijaMbowe -@Salari -@ChillGoblin -@InnuendoStudios -@supereyepatchwolf3007 -@miacole -@kolpeshtheyardstick -@WereInHell
How Nicki Broke the Blueprint F.D Signifier 2022-04-27 | Please support the channel and get access to a ton of great content (at a discounted price for a year's subscription) by signing up for Nebula and Curiosity stream through this link- curiositystream.com/fdsignifierNicki Minaj exists in an interesting place in hip hop history. For a moment in hip hop she seemed like a once in a lifetime occurrence, a female MC who could rhyme, captivate a massive fanbase, make hits, and sell millions of records as good as any man in the industry... but then her success somehow backfired. Now in the wake of her own success, all the things that made Nicki standout seem to be being copied by a generation of female artists built in her image. Worse yet, her name is brought up more for controversy than anything else these last few years. But that doesn't mean her legacy and story of how she changed hip hop isn't worth telling.In this episode of the Black Media Breakdown F.D tries to tell the complicated story of Nicki Minaj and her impact on hip hop all while telling the truth as he sees it... and hopefully avoiding the wrath of the Barbz.00:00 Intro, Plea for Safety09:19 Women in hip hop in the old days17:00 Lil Kim revolutionizes women in Hip Hoop23:25 How Nicki changed the game39:50 The backlash against Nicki57:48 How the game changed on Nicki01:14:02 Nicki gets canceled01:24:05 How Nicki can come back/Final thoughsYou can follow me on twitter and Instagram- @fdsignifierPatreon: patreon.com/fdsignifier/postsEdited by:Needless: youtube.com/channel/UCLxH65f3oxntTk3EnXLFwlA2D animations by:Aranock: youtube.com/c/AranockFeatured Creators:Fab Socialism: youtube.com/user/VELLLOHTee Noir: youtube.com/c/TeeNoirKhadija Mbowe: youtube.com/c/KhadijaMboweFolding Ideas: youtube.com/c/FoldingIdeas
Black Boys are Not Safe F.D Signifier 2022-04-04 | Please check out this video's sponsor Brilliant.org--- brilliant.org/fdsignifier to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription. Look for the ad at the end of the video.In this video we use at Will Smith's recent public meltdown as a jumping off point to look at some challenges of black boyhood and how the constant barrage of trauma affects even the most successful and outwardly charming and charismatic black men. To do this we will be looking at Belair the reimagining of Will Smith's star making show "The Fresh Prince of Belair" as well as shows like Atlanta and numerous other figures and stories pertinent to the issue.Join the Pareon--- patreon.com/fdsignifier?fan_landing=trueGo to the B Sides Channel for other content- youtube.com/channel/UCInOR_Jhe-MH-IDSJ2BSOVA00:00 Intro04:10 Horror Stories, System Failures, and Exaggerated Swag23:40 Belair as a Case Study in Black Boyhood32:19 Will's PTSD44:55 Carlton's Struggle Under the White Gaze1:02:12 Final Thoughts1:08:20 Ad Read for Brilliant.org1:10:32 Patrons and bloopersVideos/Channel's referenced:I Take on Movies- youtube.com/watch?v=XfTO33jtdAsForeign Man in a Foreign Land- youtube.com/watch?v=8fdvT29oPqU&t=7sNeedless- youtube.com/channel/UCLxH65f3oxntTk3EnXLFwlAPertinent research and further reading suggestionsbell hooks - "We Real Cool"Alexander Mitchell - The New Jim CrowTommy Curry- The Man NotJawanza Kunjufu- Countering the Conspiracy to Destroy Little Black BoysTa-Nahesi Coates- Between the World and MeEduardo Bonilla Silva- Racism Without RacistsIncapacitated Fatherhood: The Impact of Mass Incarceration on Black Father Identity- qualitativecriminology.com/pub/v8i3p4/release/4
Micro-Aggressions on the Online Left F.D Signifier 2022-04-01 | In this video F.D finally addresses an ongoing issue that has constantly came up in the discourse around his content and another leftist content creator who will not be named, but who's presence has been a daily drain on the progress of this channel. This video will set the record straight and this issue will not be entertained going forward. I'm tired of the drama, it ends here.For more details click here--- youtube.com/watch?v=8aWIEGuvNrw
Obama and the Myth of Black Excellence (Part 2) F.D Signifier 2022-03-14 | Visit brilliant.org/fdsignifier to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription.After a nostalgic trip down memory lane in the last video, F.D takes Obama's legacy to task in this one. In the process, he looks at the many glaring issues with Obama's legacy as a president that are often glossed over due to his sterling reputation and historical significance. In the process, F.D takes to task the lessons often taken from Obama and the impact he's had on the image of black success and whether that image is a good or bad thing.00:00 Intro/Ad read09:09 There is no "Post Racial" America14:22 Barack's alignment to Neoliberalism19:29 The Drone Strikes25:44 Black Boomer Race Rhetoric35:24 The Problem with "Black Excellence"48:50 Final Thoughts54:40 Patreon Patrons and sneak peekVideos referencedFab Socialism- youtube.com/watch?v=HMJoWVmIcYMThought Slime- youtube.com/watch?v=1LLnZ-0zyHgJohn the Duncan- youtube.com/watch?v=wyRDjh45GcQ
Obama and the Myth of Black Excellence (Part 1) F.D Signifier 2022-02-28 | Click the link for a 26% discount on a full year subscription to Curiosity Stream and Nebula---- curiositystream.com/fdsignifierBarack Obama is a beloved and historical figure both in American history, but also in black culture. His sudden ascendency to the top of American politics took the world by storm and shocked a nation into rethinking race politics and what was possible and feasible for black people. However, as with all political figures, Obama has a complicated legacy that in many ways betrays his image as a pristine figure of progressive ideals and black excellence. In fact that concept of black excellence has insidious unintended consequences despite the beautiful image it presents to the world and to black people. In this first part of a 2 part series, F.D explores Obama's rise to power and the elements that endeared him to the country, but also examines the subtext of why people fell in love with Obama as a political figure and how that love affair may have been more one sided than we want to admit.
Death to Black Love(tm) F.D Signifier 2022-02-07 | The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/fdsignifier02221"Black Love" as a concept has been around for decades as an aesthetic that black people aspire to when seeking out romantic partnerships. However, when you sit back and examine the concept of how we imagine black love, you realize the "black" part of it doesn't mean a whole lot. In fact, a lot of how we look at and define black love seems to be directly connected to an image of love that is completely pulled from frameworks that were never meant for black people.In this video F.D examines the dangers and problems of accepting this framework uncritically and talks to various black couples about their experiences with love as well as shows like HBO's Love Live and Insecure as well and numerous pop culture happenings with intended goal of killing our concept of black love goals.00:00 A word from A.J Signifier03:50 Black Love really ain't it11:10 Black Love and Gender Roles ain't it33:26 Black Love and Growth ain't it39:17 Black Love and Conflict ain't it50:01 The Smith's might be on to something...(also ignore the typo)55:48 Final ThoughtsBeat- Jobii, 404 Days of Christmas youtube.com/watch?v=7ArJGgNHslATee Noir- Polyamory, entanglements, and black love enterprise- youtube.com/watch?v=s-bplPQGtlM&t=250s
Drake and the Death of Hip Hop F.D Signifier 2022-01-24 | Use code FDSIGNIFIER16 for up to 16 FREE MEALS + 3 Surprise Gifts across 6 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at bit.ly/3FsGK6N!Drake is one of the biggest and most successful musicians of all time and within the last decade has made an indelible mark on hip hop as it's most recognizable, marketable, bankable, and influential figure… and F.D isn't too happy with that.In this video F.D tries to parse through the complex nature of Drake's presence in modern hip hop and pop music and explains why Drake's rise and dominance of the hip hop world is much worse than you think.00:00 Intro06:00 Unfair reasons to dislike Drake20:05 Understanding hip hop before Drake33:00 How Drake changed hip hop59:00 My real problem with Drake01:08:42 Who really killed hip hop?Animations by Aranock- youtube.com/c/Aranock1Dime- The Culture Industry- youtube.com/watch?v=RvOGeaEP_c0&t=626sBeat 1 by Tiden Parc - youtube.com/channel/UC3V5y6l_AQw5k8A0WmmLbNABeat 2 by Dh trackmatic- @djtrackmatic on IG and youtube.com/channel/UCqeWnr-XOv2x8jr2fW72mnA
How Black Athletes are Exploited F.D Signifier 2022-01-10 | Get your discounted 1-year subscription to Curiosity Stream/Nebula here: curiositystream.com/fdsignifierThe black athlete is an iconic image of masculinity in America, and in many communities, black or otherwise, the men who find success at the highest levels of professional athletics are idolized. However, the space that these athletes inhabit is much more complex and perilous than the celebrity image of pro sports lets on. In fact, from the time that many of these men were children, they have had to build up a mindset to harden them against the inconceivable challenges that they need to go through to make it to the highest levels.In this video, F.D examines what that process looks like and dives into some of the uglier parts of prep, collegiate, and pro sports to unearth what is happening off the court and away from the field for black male athletes. 00:00 Opening thoughts07:42 Childhood and Prep Sports25:20 College Sports47:57 Pro Sports1:02:06 Final ThoughtsFlem Lo Raps- youtube.com/c/FlemLoRapsArian Foster- youtube.com/c/bobbyfeenoElvian Brule- alviannebrule.comCrazy College Football Stories- youtube.com/watch?v=M4AhABManTwNCAA Scandals- youtube.com/watch?v=_Qm-P2foSE4Other NFL Nonsense- youtube.com/watch?v=8Q-iN8LZ7YoDavid Bliss Scandal- youtube.com/watch?v=YevE6R5Pw_YSong- Matt Large, The Marathon Will Continue- youtube.com/watch?v=jQQjomDUO1Y
My Fans Submitted Their own Video Essays... and Then this Happened! F.D Signifier 2021-12-20 | Please sign up for Brilliant.org through this link for a discount on STEAM learning!- brilliant.org/FDSignifierIn this video, I take a look at video essays submitted to me to explain what works and what doesn't for video essayists just starting out and looking to grow on YouTube. For all videos featured along with others that didn't make the video check out my playlists for "react vids".00:00 Intro07:37 Thinkpiece Tribe youtube.com/c/ThinkpieceTribe12:12 Artisinal Cheese youtube.com/channel/UCGzP7puUuNiDRnC6_QksAHA18:29 Rod's Variety Hour youtube.com/channel/UCr9_OLREh8OclozrDeGSl2w22:54 La'ron Readus youtube.com/c/Readus10126:18 The Drunk Banthas youtube.com/channel/UCWVpI-06yIGfv9Jy-K3O8lQ29:43 The Wacky Delhi youtube.com/channel/UCRCkjOC9s_sIdcPfmZxYsVg31:40 Mann of A Thousand Thoughts youtube.com/c/MannofaThousandThoughts34:17 Hiro the Kid youtube.com/user/HirotheKid37:26 Art of Paya youtube.com/channel/UC00AECvMe_A2EttUgTpov0A40:41 LostDoctor 312 youtube.com/channel/UCgdCyqZOeBz2icou6-vtwgw43:32 Aranock youtube.com/c/Aranock47:07 Final Thoughts and other small channel shout outs (See below)Primetime Taymar- youtube.com/c/PrimetimeTaymarJawn Lewis- youtube.com/c/JawnLouisLamonya Smith- youtube.com/channel/UCJN5oFm1xF0HFwQrvjTGiZQArteiceTB- youtube.com/c/ArteiceTBHyphenated_ youtube.com/channel/UC4oNB8Zkrbr_O71kOeHRcFQ47Cartoonguy- youtube.com/c/47CartoonguyTalkingEco- youtube.com/channel/UChVO_jPkx1YMRml7gDlV6FwAfroSyndacalist- youtube.com/c/AfroSyndicalistEmerald Star Productions- youtube.com/c/EmeraldStarProductionsBeat By Bomull- youtube.com/watch?v=aPawY2PTltkPatreon- patreon.com/fdsignifier?fan_landing=trueTwitter- @FdsignifierInsta- @fdsignifier
Break Bread F.D Signifier 2021-12-06 | ------Curiosity Stream Sign Up Link-----curiositystream.com/fdsignifierAfter a few months of “success” on the platform, I sat to contemplate my journey from unknown content creator scraping for views to hot new video essayist and legit “left tuber”. This contemplation led to numerous questions and ponderings, and as I dived into those questions I started to get frustrated the answers that I arrived at. I got tired of people asking me “where have you been this whole time” when I knew I had been just quietly treading water, wondering why my videos weren’t being seen, and wondering why I barely saw any creators in the mold of what I wanted to do.To explore these emotions, I talked to a variety of creators and experts on the nature of YouTube as a media platform the algorithmic systems that govern it, and the greater culture around it. I delved into my own concerns and observations about the landscape of YouTube, especially “left tube”.This video is my thesis on what challenges I and other black creators face.00:00 Intro02:12 How Did I Get Here?08:22 The Untold History of Breadtube/Lefttube33:17 No Favors From the Algorithm1:09:10 Problems in the CommunityCreators FeaturedVoice Memos for the Void -youtube.com/c/voicememosforthevoidJordan Harrod- youtube.com/c/JordanHarrod/videosThe Storyteller-youtube.com/c/TheStorytellerAJCJ the X-youtube.com/c/CJTheXNoah Samsen-youtube.com/c/NoahSamsenkhadija Mbowe-youtube.com/c/KhadijaMboweT1J-youtube.com/c/the1janitorLegal Eagle-youtube.com/c/LegalEagleHank Green-youtube.com/c/SciShowChannels MentionedYara Zayd-youtube.com/c/YharazaydKolpeshtheyardstick-youtube.com/channel/UC2Vj51Kp7qPC102MsA98FwwVictory-youtube.com/channel/UC8JTStI16odEK-N3JJcMmpwDJ Trackmatic-instagram.com/trackmatic_idris/?hl=enyoutube.com/channel/UCqeWnr-XOv2x8jr2fW72mnAResources-Pewdie Pipeline by Noncompeteyoutube.com/watch?v=pnmRYRRDbuw&t=1029sThe Alt Right Playbook series by Innuendo Studiosyoutube.com/watch?v=4xGawJIseNY&list=PLJA_jUddXvY7v0VkYRbANnTnzkA_HMFtQNot So Awesome (channel awesome fall out documentary)youtube.com/watch?v=FvedKSaHCBQImplicit Bias Primer-simplypsychology.org/implicit-bias.htmlImplicit Bias Association Harvard Study-https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Love and Basketball... and the Black Gender Wars F.D Signifier 2021-11-15 | Love and Basketball is one of the most beloved movies of my youth. However, it seems like it has fallen into the status of a movie that is looked at as out of touch with modern sensibilities. This is a fair criticism, but I think it's a bit too simple. So in this episode I breakdown what made this movie good then and why it's still relevant now.Also just a heads up... this almost didn't make it to yall on time cause the bots were on my behind. If you want to see the intended version of this video please look out for it on nebula very soon. Check the Connecting the Manosphere video for a link to sign up.00:00 Intro04:48 Love and Basketball Historical Context08:25 Gender Politics and Basketball pt 115:02 How the Parents Play a Role24:53 In Defense of Quincy30:28 Analyzing Monica's Gender Role Conflict37:28 Gender Politics and Basketball pt 245:00 Dating Gurus are Trash/Final ThoughtsFind sign up link for Nebula in my Dave Chappelle Video- youtu.be/S42DJr95DfwPatreon- patreon.com/fdsignifierCheck out Joulzey---- youtube.com/watch?v=GinRfKa3sVsBeat by Jobii- youtube.com/watch?v=Q0O0xBcYLBsThe Myths of the Trophy Wife sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140617164330.htm#:~:text=Summary%3A,marriage%20market%20are%20relatively%20impermeable.journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0003122414536391
The Tragic Fall of Kanye West (pt 2) F.D Signifier 2021-10-18 | Kanye West is inarguably the most significant hip-hop artist of the last 20 years, if not the best and most impactful artist in any genre over that time period. Within that time, Kanye created a legacy and fanbase unlike the music world had ever seen. In this final part of my analysis of his work, I look at the second half of Kanye's career aka "New Kanye" where he reinvents not just himself but also the genre of hip hop as a whole and what it means to be a rap artist... for better and for worse. I also examine where this journey has left his fanbase and what to think about going forward as this story isn't quite over.Thank you to all my Patrons who helped this happenpatreon.com/fdsignifier?fan_landing=truetwitter- @fdsignifierIG- @fdsignifierShout out to these channels for research helpSoulr- youtube.com/c/SoulrCoRythmic Reason- youtube.com/channel/UCrmzRMCx1VDE9LY0H8-ILYQbeat- Analouge by SINYyoutube.com/results?search_query=analouge+siny3:20 Review of important wrestling terminology7:12 Welcome to Heartbreak23:00 Kanye Turns Face Again!33:09 Blood on the Leaves48:20 Next Level Heel Work1:02:43 Final Thoughts
The Complex History of Mike Tyson. F.D Signifier 2021-09-30 | CONTENT WARNING- DISCUSSIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.Re-upload after being taken down a 3rd time...(Somehow I didn't put a content warning in the beginning of the video. I apologize for that.)Mike Tyson started a new chapter of his profound career as a boxer and media icon as he battled his way to a “draw” with fellow boxing legend Mr. “Yall Must Have Forgot” himself Roy Jones Jr. This return to the ring feels like the completion of a story arc worthy of 10 seasons of a Netflix drama. Tyson has gone from neglected and abused street urchin to world-famous prizefighter, to rock bottom and now back to relevance. But with his newfound relevance, Tyson seems to have tamed the heinous demons that plagued him and with that experience, he has shifted from sports icon to lifestyle and self-help icon.However, how did he get here? Moreover, what does it say about us and the world that he could make this journey considering the many ugly moments he’s had on his journey. Is Tyson just another example of poorly behaved men never facing justice, or is he a cautionary tale that provides insight on how to recover from your demons and better yourself?I’d have to say both. In this episode of the Black Media Breakdown Fiq signifies on the life and career of Mike Tyson. He looks at everything that made him the baddest man on the planet, as well as all the ways in which we learn more about ourselves and the world through his story. So take a seat, this is a long one but it’s worth it.03:18 Why we love gladiators like Tyson11:22 Tyson's origins17:55 Tyson's rise to fame23:48 Tyson's fall from grace41:01 Tyson's journey to rebuild48:38 What to take away from this
The Tragic Fall of Kanye West (Pt1) F.D Signifier 2021-09-24 | In this episode of the Black Media Breakdown, we look at the early career of Kanye West and how he completely reshaped hip hop and black masculinity in the early 2000s.I explain why this time period was so significant to the culture and to a lot of black men, and why so many of us are (foolishly?) holding out hope that Kanye reconnects with the person he was.Along the way, you'll get a short history lesson on hip hop before and after Kanye as well as a crash course in the world of Professional Wrestling... yeah I'm doing a lot here!Shout out to these channels for research helpSoulr- youtube.com/c/SoulrCoRythmic Reason- youtube.com/channel/UCrmzRMCx1VDE9LY0H8-ILYQBeat by Dylann Sitts- youtube.com/watch?v=Ds6_XGX3O64My patreon- patreon.com/fdsignifier?fan_landing=true
How NOT to be an Ally (BMB #14) F.D Signifier 2021-09-10 | Hollywood has never been good at engaging with issues about race, however in some cases they are downright awful and as far as I can tell have yet to learn anything on how to be better. To be honest, they aren't learning cause they're not trying and that is what it is. However... what about you? Are you interested in learning more about allyship with marginalized groups? Do you have a sinking feeling in your gut around how to do more to help those who are being marginalized by social injustice? Well, today is your lucky day. In this video, I'm going to give some broad strokes on how and why Hollywood is so bad at showing what it means to be an ally (which is why most of us are also bad at it) and I'm also going to talk to some experts in the field who teach people what good allyship looks like and why it's so hard for a lot of people to understand.If you're interested in learning more about allyship please sign up for Uplifting Impact's "How to be an Ally" Virtual Summit happening October 4th through the 6th. It's a 3-day virtual training designed for people who want to learn a positive, healthy framework for diversity, equity, and inclusion. I talk about it more in the video but if you're interested please sign up through the following linkbit.ly/HTBAA_FIQ00:00 Intro05:49 Uplifting Impact How to be an Ally Summit08:48 The Homie Ally20:17 The Partner Ally30:50 The Savior Ally43:42 Final ThoughtsLink to Fiq's Patreon- patreon.com/fdsignifier?fan_landing=trueTwitter- @fdsignifierInsta-@f.dsignifire Also featured in the video- Dr. Candice Nicole, @dr.candicenicole on Ig and www.drcandicenicole.comRobert Tolppi- youtube.com/c/RobertTolppiBeat by Dylan Sitts- "Good Habits" youtube.com/watch?v=95i2SLJ0irY
Why I Dont Dream of Labor Doesnt Work F.D Signifier 2021-08-27 | The phrase "I don't dream of labor" started trending a few months ago. Several videos from other creators and plenty of tik toks have been speaking on this idea of divesting from labor.While this makes plenty of sense overall, I can't help but think that it seems to be a bit short-sighted or at least, not very inclusive, especially when you start to consider gender and race in the equation.In response, I wanted to think about the way work has...worked for black men throughout history. How and why does work define us? How would divestment from work...work for black men? Now that I think about it, isn't this something we've been doing for a while now?Chapters00:00 Intro/A Short History of Racial Terrorism05:16 What is "I Don't Dream of Labor"?10:18 John Henryism25:14 Legal Hustlers32:31 Illegal Hustlers37:25 Why "I Don't Dream of Labor" isn't for me/Final ThoughtsFor Harriet's, I Don't Dream of Labor overview- youtube.com/watch?v=0-xL67En_38Kidology's Critique of the movement- youtube.com/watch?v=gpkiXoG4azE&t=59sThe Storyteller- youtube.com/user/TheStorytellerAJSaint Andrewism- youtube.com/channel/UCN__G2hSqRKuqedN3M0JCDgDevah Pager article- journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/000312240907400505?casa_token=NHrVNjoobMAAAAAA:0cjFbaBtEvUSRijLt56dHlGHqIYt97B9ugegQcYYlfhzGYU2o1WgXc4H8g1JbeLqNbRhjBfNSHKpDiscrimination in school discipline- academic.oup.com/socpro/article/63/1/68/1844875?casa_token=hv7nXnJ0DXEAAAAA:0Jq4vbUx0Ozh99jzl0gKZoQCxtt282K_S7HRq4Ef-hkIEF8gwq14ArV4U2gy5L0yI-3gfk9JXodDColor blind racism- journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0002764215586826?casa_token=gHb4FfyiR1QAAAAA:qrjiX8zPPJTByj6yKzFVzMWBRsVXvkIUmbJy4QQJZ5VN6OU0ctnpxtzO8LbgFbG5UVuumwaEHbM6Lynchings and Racial Terrorism- eji.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/02-07-20-lynching-in-america-county-supplement.pdfShout out to all my Patrons (I'm so sorry I forgot to add yall to the video!)
Bo Burnhams Inside and White Liberal Performative Art F.D Signifier 2021-08-13 | Bo Burnham's Inside currently streaming on Netflix is one of the best things I've seen all year. It perfectly captures so much of the emotions I think all of us felt in the last 18 months or so... emotions that we probably should keep close since things are going in reverse.However, some parts of Bo Burnham's experimental special were... a bit othering. I realized that as a whole the special wasn't for me. It was a deeply personal piece that spoke explicitly to Bo's experiences and worldview, and as a "straight white male", there's definitely some elements of his worldview that aren't going to look the same from my standpoint.This got me thinking about other works of art with similar themes. I think there's tons of art made by white creators that speak explicitly to a white worldview in a way that isn't explained by just being "for general audiences". I named it "White Liberal Performative Art" and I'm super proud of myself for that lol. In this video I give a little background on what brought me to this idea and how Bo Burnham's Inside works as a proof of concept for it. 00:00 Intro00:38 Some thoughts on the paradox of blackness07:05 Who the F is Bo Burnham?13:00 The Erasure of "Whiteness" from Mainstream Pop Culture16:15 White Habitus20:43 Performative Wokeness25:10 Existential Dread33:35 Final thoughtsfeaturing Shawn and Mel - youtube.com/channel/UCBcvxEVmUC5b8eAmdOFVKRAJust Tennile - youtube.com/c/JustGossipfolksHollaatjrazy-youtube.com/c/HollaAtKrazySong ID Nine One Nine by Sarah the Instrumentalist
Black Men and Love F.D Signifier 2021-07-30 | The discourse for discussing black men and relationships is... spotty to say the least. Between the rise of certain relationship commentators, the "Divestment" movement, and everything in between, there's a lot of people saying a lot of stuff at the extremes of this topic.While there are important nuggets of information and discussions going on, I can't help but feel like there's a few important pieces of the puzzle that haven't been talked about yet. With that in mind, I figured I'd try to add my two cents, talk about a few of my favorite movies (Love Jones and Love and Basketball) that I haven't seen people talk about in a while, and bring up a few more examples of how black men experience and receive love.To add to the pot, I also brought in a few friends from various communities, ages, and experiences to speak on what they see and feel as well. So we cover a bit of everything, being vulnerable, lacking emotional connection, playing a man's role, and the closest thing a man has to lacking pretty privilege... being broke!All that and more on this episode of the Black Media Breakdown.00:00 Intro02:19 Story Time! (How I met my wife)07:09 Are black men "Falling in love"?09:25 Masculinity vs Vulnerability27:45 Love or Role Competency pt 133:07 Broke Boys Don't Deserve no...?41:10 Love or Role Competency pt 254:24 When the Love is Gone58:26 Final ThoughtsFor any black men interested in speaking with other men around this and similar topics, you can check out the Undugu foundation on facebook- undugukickbacks.com/?fbclid=IwAR3odri1uk6ZEW9kxpI4xzQsguTK2v1oM686vfQz1s52_kBje2R1nLZOCdcSong by Jobi- youtube.com/watch?v=HawuLLHRA0k
2k Q and A extravaganza (Update- missing final 5 minutes free on Patreon, link in description) F.D Signifier 2021-07-02 | Patreon link to see last five minutes- patreon.com/posts/missing-5-of-q-53376570 As is the tradition for major milestones, in this vid I answer subscriber questions. As you can see from the length of the video... I REALLY answer them.Thanks to everyone who's helped me get this far.Shout out to my first Patreon PatronsJacobAlexPascalKaylaDr. CrackshoeIf you want to become a patron and help me grow the channel and commit more time to it please follow the link below- patreon.com/join/fdsignifier/checkout?rid=738613200:00 Intro/General Channel Updates.03:28 Rant on why we need more black men on "left tube".05:34 What do you think about the current state of problems between black men and black women?13:23 What are some books that are integral to your analysis process?16:14 Questions about Channel Growth and Goals.18:32 Thoughts on the Problems that Face Gay Black Men in Barbershops.21:24 Thoughts on what Defines Blackness, and My Experiences with Intersectionality.27:52 Experiences in Grad school that Changed my Worldview.29:56 How to enter a Conversation of a Group You Aren't a Part Of.31:29 Other Influences and Topics You Want to Touch in the Future.35:45 What to Expect the Rest of the Year.38:34 Why I Don't Call Myself a Feminist.40:01 Subversive (But Non-Edgelord) Male Characters in Film.41:45 The Effects of "Wokeness" in the Media and Black Conservativism.49:38 How do You Pick Your topics?51:10 What Other Content do You Consume?52:37 Funny Anecdotes?53:05 Where Else in the World Might You Live?
