A lot of hip-hop purists would consider it blasphemy to place Big Daddy Kane this high up on the list due to his influence on today's hip-hop legends like Jay Z, Nas, and the Notorious B.I.G. Big Daddy Kane was able to balance the flashiness of being a mainstream hip-hop artist of the '80s and the lyricism that many in the culture need in order to call a particular figure one of the greatest.
As one of the members of the legendary Juice Crew, Big Daddy Kane released his debut album Love Live the Kane which widened the eyes of many young people wanting to be MCs. His hits 'Ain't No Half Steppin' and 'It's A Big Daddy Thing' contributed to what many might consider the real Golden Age of hip-hop and to this very day, Big Daddy Kane is performing his classics internationally.
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.