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Yung Joc Breaks Down While Discussing Modern Life

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The modern world is a tough place to be. Everything costs too much, the political chasm has never been wider. Furthermore, there’s an ongoing pandemic that’s killed millions and the oxy epidemic of the 2010s has become the fentanyl epidemic of the 2020s. While there are those who try to see the positives in the world, but for many, the world has become a dark and inhospitable place.

Someone who seems particularly effected is rapper Yung Joc. Joc is best known for singles like “It’s Going Down” and two albums from the mid 2000s that both peaked at #3 in the charts. Additionally, Joc shared a message of support, posting a black and white video of him praying with the caption, “f you’re in need of a miraculous breakthrough copy this reel and pass it on”.

Yung Joc Shares Emotional Video

Young Joc took to Instagram to share the effect that the modern world has had on him. “Raw Emotions…….. No hiding behind facades…….Can I cry in front of the world? Why ami crying. This world is such a wicked place at times…. Our kids are dying before they can live in these streets… Our homes are filled with hate because it’s all around us.. Destruction is prevalent…. drugs are running rampant in our community…… So many are confused….” However, he wasn’t finished, “Ascension is a necessity…….. Let it out in front of the world…….. do you ever feel like just letting it all out? Some will laugh and that’s expected… Some will tap in to see if I’m ok and that’s appreciated….. I begging for mercy on all of us no soul unaccounted for…. I Love You 🙏🏾.” Furthermore, the message was accompanied by another black-and-white video of Joc crying.

Furthermore, a number of users praised Joc for his bravery to share it. “Crazy thing is ….if he decided to take his life or if he died all of the people laughing would be the first to post a long ass paragraph like they knew him w a pic literally posted on their page smh.” Additionally, they continued. “We never know what a person is going through. Empathy is lacking on the realest shit these days. Maybe this is a cry for help. If Joc is your dog the best u can do is check on your boi. 💕🫶🏾🌸Feel better Joc,” reads a comment with over 500 likes.

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Halle Bailey’s “The Little Mermaid” Doll Leaves Actress Emotional

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In recent years, Disney has been furiously announcing and releasing live-action remakes of animated classics, even opting to modernize some of them with more diverse casting choices. 2020 brought about Mulan, and the following two years gave us both Cruella and Pinocchio. Up next on the list are fan favourites such as Peter Pan & Wendy, and The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey in the leading role.

While Ariel is traditionally depicted as a fair-skinned, blue-eyed mermaid with bright red hair, producers are switching things up this time around. The R&B songstress, who’s best known for her vocal talents, perfectly captures the character’s singing voice, and she held on to some of the original’s appearance by colouring her long, wavy locs a ginger colour. As the movie’s May 26th premiere date nears, Bailey’s excitement is growing more and more.

Halle’s The Little Mermaid Doll

In her most recent Instagram upload, she gets emotional while revealing The Little Mermaid doll designed to look like her. “This means so much to me and to have one that looks like me, that’s my favourite Disney character, is very surreal,” the 22-year-old gushed to the camera on Monday (March 6). “The little girl in me is pinching herself right now.”

The emotion was evident in Bailey’s face and voice as she spoke. “I am literally choking up because this means so much to me,” the actress said. “And look – she even has my mole! Look! And the hair, and the tail… And it can be in water!” she excitedly added. “I’m just stunned, so I don’t quite know what to do with it but I’m going to steal this and take it home and hide it forever.”

Disney Faces Racist Backlash

Halle Bailey attends D23 Expo 2022 at Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California on September 09, 2022. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Halle Bailey’s excitement and happiness are shining so bright that it’s hard to dim, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t those out there trying. The Atlanta native has heard constant criticism from racists upset with Disney’s decision to cast Ariel as a Black woman, not to mention the complaints about Peter Pan & Wendy. Another young woman of colour, Yara Shadidi, is facing similar backlash for accepting the role of Tinkerbell, who’s also usually white. Read what Twitter has been saying about that here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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