It's a sad truth that many artists; and especially musicians; get more credit and attention after they've died than they ever do during their time with us on the planet. That's doubly true if somebody dies young. They never age or fade within our minds, meaning they never got too old, or lost their creative edge. Tupac Shakur was at the cutting edge of the rap game when he was taken from us too soon, and so he'll always retain that status.
It's difficult to overstate just how influential a figure Tupac is within the world of rap. Many young rappers who emerge now still cite him as being an inspiration and a role model. He's a cultural icon, and cultural icons are always likely to inspire their followers to get a tattoo just to show where their loyalties lie.
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.