Author: Tyler Birss
Tyler is the Editor-in-Chief for Hardwood and Hollywood's pop culture section. He has an unrelenting fascination with Lisbeth Salander and Omar Little. If you're looking to work on a writing project with Tyler or to be interviewed, reach him at [email protected].
Guess Katy Perry's Real Hair Color
Can you accurately guess Katy Perry's real hair color? Given the various costumes, wigs, and dyed looks she's rocked over the years, reaching a clear answer may seem difficult. A fitting response might be reddish...
'True Detective' Top Moment: Rust/Marty Battle Errol
The first season of True Detective is possibly my favorite span of episodes from any series. I did the season two reviews here for Pop Culture Spin, and underwhelming is an accurate word to describe...
Personal Favorite Rap Battles Part 7: Franco vs. J-Pro
Image courtesy of "KONSHIS PILOT VS J-PRO PROVING GROUNDS RAP BATTLE" on YouTube. The latest in my rap battles series between Franco and J-Pro has under 60,000 views at the time of this publishing. That's...
'Rectify' Scene That Will Make You Shiver in Horror
Throughout this week, I've been giving stellar scenes from TV shows love. In between my rap battles series, I've discussed Rectify 's claim to having the best prison scene ever , and a scene from...
Bunk and Omar: Best Overall Scene From 'The Wire'
I'm one of the various individuals who considers The Wire the best show ever. David Simon's HBO creation has an immensely wide scope and an unmatched commitment to realism. Despite low ratings throughout its run,...
Personal Favorite Rap Battles Part 6: Pat Stay vs. Head Ice
Image courtesy of PatStayTV's "Pat Stay - Blow (feat. Lamar Ashe and Miracle)" video posted on YouTube. My rap battles pieces to this point have been on a KOTD or Grind Time wavelength. This is...
Personal Favorite Rap Battles Part 5: Arcane vs. Bender
Image courtesy of Rap Grid's "Bender vs. Soul - Who Won?" video posted on YouTube. We're tipping past the halfway point in my eight part series on personally enjoyable rap battles over the years. To...
KOTD Drops Shotty Horroh vs. Arsonal Rematch
Image courtesy of shottyhorrohdotcom's "Hold It Down" video posted on YouTube. Shotty Horroh and Arsonal had a clash in England that became one of the most viewed battles of all time. Shotty Horroh, one of...
'Rectify' and the Best Prison Scene in TV History
Rectify spends a fair amount of time on death row. Because the show's primary character, Daniel Holden, was placed on death row for the rape and murder of his teenage girlfriend before his exoneration, countless...
Personal Favorite Rap Battles Part 4: Dizaster vs. The Saurus
Image Courtesy of HipHopDX's Dizaster Explains Fight Video on YouTube. Rap battles are fascinating in the narrative they can create. If you choke and pull out a pad like Canibus did years back, you're remembered...