Is the curse of the Disney channel just a coincidence? American singer/actress Demi Lovato released a documentary titled Dancing with the Devil in 2021 where the singer speaks on her issues with addiction, both drugs and alcohol. Coming out with her near-death encounter, the actress goes into depth about prior
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Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico is known as the capital of the corrido, or Marco-corridos, in Mexico. With many famous Norteño And Banda groups coming out of this small city in Mexico, many write famous and powerful ballads to the drug lords that have been in control of Culiacán for decades. Culiacán
For decades, the news and media has been successful in showing the dark reality of what drug cartels do. By showing explicit pictures and videos of the killings and shootings that narcos and drug cartels go through in order to protect their territory or fight against law enforcement, people have
Narcoculture has become increasingly widespread and is just one of many facets in the mainstream media. This is especially evident when it comes to music by Mexican bandas (bands). Some of these bandas dedicate their time to playing and singing about the cartel and narcoculture, and they are even known
The year 2023 is already proving to be an interesting year for “body trends.” As ridiculous as it sounds, the popularity of different body types fluctuates throughout decades. In the 90s heroin chic took the runways by storm as teenage girls starved themselves to achieve the unattainable looks of Kate
Throughout history, drug use has had a significant impact on various forms of art, from painting to music, literature, and film. Artists have used drugs as a means of altering their perceptions and inspiring creativity, resulting in some of the most iconic works of art in history. We will explore
Baseball is a true form of art in the sports world. Whether it’s a batter timing up a 100-mph fastball or an outfielder making a diving catch to save a game, all parts of the sport work together to create a beautiful game. The players in the MLB are able
The Mexican drug culture has long been controversial, surrounded by different opinions and perspectives. One aspect of this culture is Narcocorridos, or drug ballads, a subgenre of Mexican Folk music that narrates the stories of drug traffickers and their exploits. Narcocorridos are like journalism put to a song and often
Picture this: a wealthy, white, fraternity member walks down the street just outside of his college campus and passes by a group of homeless men smoking crack cocaine. “Ew, there are so many crackheads in this area”, he exclaims. He will then go back to his fraternity house that same
Electronic dance music (EDM) is one of the popular music genres of our generation. EDM festivals and raves draw massive crowds from around the country to experience the wonderland that music, lights, and stage visuals create. “Ravers” make up party-hungry and accepting crowds while the artists simultaneously strive to create