We've seen the mean and moody look employed a few times already to represent rap stars, and here it us being well-employed again, this time to pick out a fantastic likeness to Notorious B.I.G. The rap star, who was shot dead in Los Angeles in 1997 in what was believed to be a rap feud. Like Tupac Shakur, he'd been taken in his prime, and was greatly mourned by the rap community and music lovers worldwide.
Puff Daddy's global hit 'Every Breath You Take' was a tribute to B.I.G, and arguably elevated the profile of the deceased star with the success it garnered. That meant that B.I.G's posthumous album, released weeks after his death, shot straight to number 1 in the Billboard charts. Coming back to the tattoo, our favorite detail is the cityscape reflected in the rapper's sunglasses. It's a reminder that, for a short while, the world belonged to B.I.G.
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.