This might be another entry a lot of hip-hop purists might suck their teeth at and Big Pun could arguably be the greatest emcee of all-time in a lot of people's eyes but, without an extreme mainstream presence, Big Pun has taken a huge leap backward landing at the 29th slot. The Terror Squad frontman was known not only for his complexly insane bars but also for his presence in the streets. Big Pun was a true street dude who happened to be extremely nice at rapping.
Many forget that Big Pun appeared as a guest feature on Fat Joe's 1995 album, Jealous One's Envy but, later became the lead rapper of his clique after quickly developing one of the best flows in hip-hop to this date. His popular single, 'Still Not A Player' gets club play to this day and his 1997 album, Capital Punishment is a certified classic amongst most rap fans.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.