We're back to rappers again, and rappers will always split public opinion! Nicki Minaj's combination of lewd lyrics, sexually provocative behavior and generally diva-ish reputation was never going to win her many fans in conservative quarters. What really rubbed people up the wrong way, though, was her decision to perform and tour with 6ix9ine, after the rapper was convicted of sexual acts with a child in 2013. She made a sexually-charged video with him for the single 'Fefe,' which only served to make matters worse. Proponents of the #MeToo movement accused her of undermining their cause.
Minaj has never apologized for her excesses, but her frequent work with charitable causes and community endeavors suggest that she does care about the welfare of others. She reserves special affection for her fans, taking to Twitter to offer to pay for many of them to go through college. She made good on the promise, funding student loans and tuition fees, some of which cost several thousand dollars.
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.