Happy New Year Mofos! 

I hope despite all the craziness going on you are still able to find some sunshine in your lives in 2021. 

I'm super excited about the one year anniversary of my YouTube channel rebrand and relaunch.

Last year, I decided to make the channel a different vibe from the blog and it has done so well. So Happy Anniversary errr Birthday? Check the Rhymes! 

If you haven't already subscribed, make sure you do. After all, that's where you'll find content where GenX Meets Pop Culture, legends telling their stories their way, and the latest on new television shows, movies, and music from our favs. Speaking of legends, if you haven't already done so, make sure you check out my interview with the amazing Alyson Williams. She had a lot to say about being left out of Def Jam conversations. 

I'm super excited about the content planned for this year! Let me know in the comments who you want to see on the show! 

~Meik

 Hey Mofos, 

Let's inhale, and let out the biggest exhale ever. This year has absolutely been a roller coaster and a half. I don't know about y'all but I definitely have learned some lessons this year and took some chances that I normally wouldn't have. 

I wanted to share some of my highlights from this year. 

I kicked off 2020 with a vision and a rebrand from MofoChronicles to Check the Rhymes on my YouTube channel, (shout out to Will Downing) as an effort to brand myself as a journalist separate from a blogger. Overall, I did over 80 interviews on the channel and signed a 2 year licensing deal with Zone.ify. I got to interview some of the most amazing people from Ananda Lewis to Ralph Tresvant, Shawn Stockman, folks from my fav shows, and ask the most ridiculous questions to Roy Wood Jr., because, this is my show. 

I got very clear on the direction of this show and once I did, things took off.  I'd say this was a pretty bad ass year for my first venture into video. Make sure you hit subscribe on the YouTube channel! 

I even decided to sell some merch. Thank you all for your support and you can still buy it here:

On my vision board, I put two words: COVER STORY. 

I was not expecting the universe to show up and show out with 3 of em this year. Tia Mowry for the Back to School issue for USA Today Magazines, I penned the all Black IT List for SouthPark Magazine, and then chatted with Jordin Sparks for Modern Woman Magazine--another USA Today Magazine. 

I shifted gears from writing about entertainment, to embracing a whole new lane of health and wellness, lifestyle, culture, and weddings. I wrote 50'levum stories for new outlets and learned a lot. I also learned that I so prefer being assigned ish rather than pitching. 

 Yes. You read that right.. I said weddings. MANIFESTING HONEY! LOL 

On the relationship front--well, let's skip to the next subject shall we? 

We all had to make the shift into attending virtual well.. EVERYTHING. For me, it was a chance to go to red carpet events that I wouldn't have been able to attend in person-- like the Stellar Awards, and get clowned in front of 50'levum media outlets by Kirk Franklin. 

Being virtual allowed more doors to open for me under my own brand, Check the Rhymes. I didn't have to ask someone else a coverage plan because I AM THE COVERAGE PLAN MAKER! So it was a chance to wear many hats and I have loved every single minute. Even the parts when I'm frustrated, I wouldn't trade it for the world.  I can finally say, I am fulfilled. 

I hope 2021 brings you joy, laughter, love, and lots of abundance. Stay safe and healthy!

 Happy New Year! 

~Meik

 Hey Mofos! 

Let's continue being in the holiday spirit shall we? I chatted with comedian and actor Kel Mitchell about the holidays, partnering up with World Vision to give back to those in need and how YOU can help! 

Check it out: 

~Meik

 Hey Mofos! It's time for another weekend packed full of new things to watch! 

First up-- "The Christmas Lottery" starring Reginald Vel Johnson, Asia'h Epperson, Terayle Hill, Brave Williams, Candiace Dillard-Bassett, Rob Gordon, and a special appearance by Traci Braxton. The film is the first BET holiday movie with an LGBTQ couple and tackles the topic of dementia. It airs simultaneously on BET & BETher at 8pm on Saturday, December 12. 

Check out the trailer: 

Also, if you are craving that theater experience, you can still get it thanks to the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), who has developed the ABFFplay App. This weekend 12/12-12/13, audiences can  enjoy a LIVE Stage Play  from home! UMC presents OCTET Productions’ newest stage play, “Love On A Two Way Street”; Written and Directed by Donald B. Welch, featuring an All-star cast which includes: Vanessa Williams, Erica Ash, Dorien Wilson, Tony Rock, Amin Joseph, Darius McCrary, KikiHaynes, Jonnelle Allen and special guest star, R&B Superstar Kelly Price.

Visit: www.ABFFplay.com or download the App to secure your tickets to this First Time ever Pay-Per-View stage play event. Tickets start at $24.99. 

Showtimes are as follows: 12/12 - 5p and 8p PST; then on 12/13 - 12p PST and *12/13 - 3p PST (Cast Meet & Greet for VIPs). 

Let me know if you watch and love it! 

~Meik