I'm someone that resists endings and resists release, so thank you for this beautiful piece that helped me consider and ending as a spacious evolution. Moreso, a brave act of trusting what we cannot fathom, but trusting that it will be aligned with us because we are exactly where we are meant to be.
Brother I don’t say this lightly: this is by far your best work. And it’s truly just the beginning. I’m so proud of you. The time you sat with this was well worth it.
wow! man! i wouldn’t have known any of this shit if you didn’t write it.
first of all, i always thought that was his name, name.
but this was such an eye opener. To think Gambino was a imposter-mask he was wearing so he could actually make the art he wanted is intriguing. Brave nigga for real.
it reminds me of the words by “Tyler” when he was asked about Chromakopia: “i had to wear a mask of my own face, to get some of that shit out”
Ayyy. Glad I could provide some insight man. Masking the different parts of ourselves in order to tell the truth is such a human thing ain’t it? You know, you should throw your name in the generator and see what pops out 👀
Thanks to Jamal, I’m here! So glad to have landed. Everything about this piece drew me in: imposter syndrome/Donald Glover/DEI initiatives failing to deliver … & endings. “All good things come to an end” Nelly Furtado taught me well!
I also have follow up questions: what did you go to grad school for, and what do you teach now?
I appreciate you spending time with the essay. My Masters is in Sport Administration and I’m actually an academic advisor of students-athletes at the collegiate level. I must say, it’s refreshing because they help me quite a bit with my writing, just from me listening to them
That sounds fascinating- thank you so much for sharing! I can tell your students truly benefit from your time and attention- it’s wholesome to hear the inspiration goes both ways. Really looking forward to following along with you here!
I'm someone that resists endings and resists release, so thank you for this beautiful piece that helped me consider and ending as a spacious evolution. Moreso, a brave act of trusting what we cannot fathom, but trusting that it will be aligned with us because we are exactly where we are meant to be.
Wow 😭. Shivani, I think you need to write on this topic because that was beautifully put. But you’re right. The journey will contort us anyway.
Brother I don’t say this lightly: this is by far your best work. And it’s truly just the beginning. I’m so proud of you. The time you sat with this was well worth it.
🥹🥹🥹 bro. You really know how long I sat with this! 😂. Thank you for being there with me
no cap!
wow! man! i wouldn’t have known any of this shit if you didn’t write it.
first of all, i always thought that was his name, name.
but this was such an eye opener. To think Gambino was a imposter-mask he was wearing so he could actually make the art he wanted is intriguing. Brave nigga for real.
it reminds me of the words by “Tyler” when he was asked about Chromakopia: “i had to wear a mask of my own face, to get some of that shit out”
this was such a beautiful read man. 😮💨😮💨
Ayyy. Glad I could provide some insight man. Masking the different parts of ourselves in order to tell the truth is such a human thing ain’t it? You know, you should throw your name in the generator and see what pops out 👀
just did LMAOOOOOOOOOOO
I absolutely loved this piece Cole! 👏🏽❤️
The way you wove together cultural commentary, personal narrative and analysis of an icon was powerful and beautifully done.
As an 90s baby, I also felt seen reading your personal notes.
This was very validating man because this was everything I was going for 🥲❤️. Thank you!
Thanks to Jamal, I’m here! So glad to have landed. Everything about this piece drew me in: imposter syndrome/Donald Glover/DEI initiatives failing to deliver … & endings. “All good things come to an end” Nelly Furtado taught me well!
I also have follow up questions: what did you go to grad school for, and what do you teach now?
I appreciate you spending time with the essay. My Masters is in Sport Administration and I’m actually an academic advisor of students-athletes at the collegiate level. I must say, it’s refreshing because they help me quite a bit with my writing, just from me listening to them
That sounds fascinating- thank you so much for sharing! I can tell your students truly benefit from your time and attention- it’s wholesome to hear the inspiration goes both ways. Really looking forward to following along with you here!
Cole, excellent read. All it’s missing his a verse from your college days ❤️
A whole 16 would’ve been crazy 😂
“Blow your tummy out your spine” is crazy lmaooo
BARS!