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Black Privilege
- Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It
- Narrated by: Charlamagne Tha God
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Charlamagne Tha God - the self-proclaimed "Prince of Pissing People Off", cohost of Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, and "hip-hop's Howard Stern" - shares his unlikely success story as well as how embracing one's truths is a fundamental key to success and happiness.
In his new book, Charlamagne Tha God presents his comic, often controversial, and always brutally honest insights on how living an authentic life is the quickest path to success. Beginning with his journey from the small town of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to his headline grabbing interviews with celebrities like Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, and Hillary Clinton, he shares how he turned his troubled early life around by owning his (many) mistakes and refusing to give up on his dreams, even after his controversial opinions got him fired from several on-air jobs. Combining his own story with bold advice and his signature commitment to honesty at all costs, Charlamagne hopes this book will give others the confidence to live their own truths.
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- Smokey
- 08-24-17
Amazing, Inspirational, Needlessly Crude at Times
First, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Charlamagne's message and thoroughly respect his mindset, hustle, and work ethic. Unfortunately, the importance of hard work, planning, and starting from rock bottom is desperately misunderstood and devalued among our youths. This book shows them how supreme sacrifice and struggle can have a big pay-off over time.
I would very much like to share this book with my 15-year-old nephew, but am wondering if I need to wait until he's a little older. What I didn't like about the book, in my opinion, was the unnecessary use of vulgarity and some crucial points I believed he overlooked. I know Charlamagne's response to me would be that he's just keeping it real. And, that's the clean version of what he might say.
There are parts of this book that send the wrong message to young men. I feel that sharing intimate details of his and his wife's sex life added absolutely no value to the book and showed a serious lack of respect for her and their marriage. Just as in a lot of Hip Hop, it promotes misogyny, which is a primary contributor to the destruction of our families. Young men need to understand that some things should remain sacred between a husband and wife, and should not be shared with anyone. Also, while thug life is all too much a reality among our youths, Charlamagne's portrayal of misbehaving in school, selling drugs and going to jail as no big deal is dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric. Too many black youths view selling drugs, gang banging, and going to prison as simply a right of passage through which they will/must travel.
Charlamagne reveals little to no remorse and relatively minor consequences for his actions. He simply portrays them as a means to an end. Maybe he's not sorry about the role he played in poisoning people or destroying a community. If was going to be so explicit about other things in the book, he should have also addressed the pain and heartache that goes along with living that kind of life, as well as the predictable results that come from squandering an education. At the very least, he should have discussed the heartache he certainly caused his mother. That is, if he even realizes it.
Finally, too many of our so-called role models glamorize selling drugs and/or theft as acceptable stepping-stones for financing their legitimate dreams (Jay-Z, P-Diddy, etc.), when education MUST be emphasized as THE means for escaping poverty LEGALLY. Black men must understand that caring for their families, respecting the mother of their children, and empowerment through education is the only way to end the generational cycle of poverty that runs rampant through our communities. Charlamagne missed some very important teaching/motivational opportunities by ignoring these simple facts.
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- Nico Dandini
- 05-11-17
Don't Judge a Book by It's Cover
I'm going to be honest. When I read the title of this book, I thought, "I'm not interested in race or any implications behind it right now." I was looking for a book that was going to teach me how to live life. Not another book about how a black person overcame oppression. Just wasn't looking for that the time. But I listened to it anyways after listening to the preview, and it was the best book I have read. It was more about life than anything else. Charlamagne also filled the book with more inappropriate punchlines than Will Ferrel in the Step Brothers. This was just incredible. I'm going to listen to it again.
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- Kingdell
- 04-19-17
Wonderfully Bold, Brazen and Brash!
Listened to the entire book in a day. Charlamagne delivers his story with such a deliberateness and honesty, you can't hate the man for bearing his soul. You hear the stories of the things he's done and you hear them out as if you don't know things worked out in the end. His eight principles are those you can share with your kids...maybe not in the same language, but in theory. A great listen. I highly recommend it for someone who is just beginning their journey or someone who feel as if they have lost their way. Access your privilege!
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- Ashley
- 11-22-17
Surprisingly Awesome
I was skeptical about reading this book just because I only really know Charlemagne other than radio personality. The title brought me in and the curiosity of what he has to say. Man the storytelling kept me. The content kept me. It wasn't just some simple 10 step book of being successful it was very thoughtful. I'll have to read this book again to entirely get the gems dropped in this one. Great read.
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- DeMarcus
- 04-19-17
Really good book.
This book should be a requirement for young black teen boys! Really inspiring book. Keep up the good work.
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- Makala
- 11-22-17
Great book
first audible in fact my first book I've ever finished. this book make you feel motavtated and inspired to never stop chasing your dream even if have to take steps the pays next to none.
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- Krystal
- 07-09-17
Very insightful!!
I enjoyed the book. It was so good that I even took notes. The little stories provided to drive a theme home were great. I learned so much about Charlemagne that I didn't know before. I admit I am a little biased due to being a fan of his work on the Breakfast Club and Brilliant Idiots but as a fan I can say he practices what he preaches in this book. I connected a lot with certain things like the toy he believed was alive. I had a similar experience with that as well. The only negative thing I would say would be sometimes if felt like we got off track when telling the stories with the name dropping and different asides. It was cool via audiobook because it felt more like a convo but not sure how it would be in actual print!! Great start to your writing career!! Will keep a look out from much more!!
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- oscar
- 04-19-17
Great Read!
I really enjoyed this book. I found it to be a smooth read with a lot of little gems scattered through it. Charlamagne did a good job with the narration. Overall, very inspiring book and I highly recommend it as a must read!!!
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- MichaelEng
- 05-02-18
Infidelity 101 with Nuggets
There is good advice in his book regarding life and hard work. However, Charlamagne seems very proud of his infidelities. His stories of sexual prowess undermines his character and achievements.
"OK, I know I'm a dirty dog and there is no excuse for infidelity... but let me tell about how I got with 2 girls that weren't my date on prom night! .... At least I'm honest"
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- TanyaSamuel
- 11-21-17
Atop the Mount Rushmore of books!
It has been a long time since I picked up an book and could not put it down. Black Privelage is one of those books that you will not and cannot put down. It is filled with so man nuggets and gems of wisdom that everyone should deposit into their life. I've been a huge Charlamagne fan for a long time and salute my fellow Carolinian brother for his contributions to our culture our community and to the world as a whole. I stand behind this work because it it exactly what every young person needs to hear as they journey towards success. So before you purchase anything else forget that new Michael Koors bag or those new Beats headphones invest in your life in your dreams and your purpose and get this book and let Uncle Charla speak truth into your life.
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- Arieth
- 04-20-17
Amazing!!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. This is a book is 11/10 and I will definitely be listening to it again and again and again. I hope your book tour includes London as well.
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- Saliah
- 04-21-17
Amazing truth! Great philosophy to life!
Never be too pride full to learn from some else. you never know where that rope to connect YOUR dots might come from.
I feel inspired and send my thanks threw prayer! Much love! x
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-26-21
Colourist black man who capes
Colourist shame of a man who spouts nonsense. Don't waste your time. Deserves 0 stars.
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- Tanaka
- 05-03-17
Amazing book
It hit home more than anybody would know. Well written, read and was only a true representation of him as a man and the mindset.
Thank you
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- David
- 05-02-17
Breakfast Club Charlamagne
Great book, if you're already familiar with Charlemagne you'd have heard some of the stories in this book previously.
However he does incorporate some "Gems" and life lessons throughout which are very practical and that I'll personally take on board.
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- ShaneG
- 04-27-17
If you like C Tha God, You'll love this book
Great book and well performed by the author. Was worried this book would just be lots of waffle used to make money but there are some interesting stories and great gems in here all read with passion, humour and humility by Charlamagne himself.
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- Augusta Eluma
- 01-22-23
Thumbs up
Much more entertaining than I expected. And filled with great lessons. Feel like I understand and respect the man more
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- marcia henry
- 05-12-22
Straight from the Heart!
Loved his story, message and delivery!looking forward to his next book and what more can be said.
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- Mr P.
- 01-27-22
#BlackPrivilege
Loved it!!! Nothing more to say on it apart from being a great book. I recommend it highly.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-22-21
Enlightening
Never knew much enough about Charlemagne tha god to like or dislike him but this book has been enlightening.
This book is a wonderful introduction to Charlemagne and his journey this so far. His story telling is great and keeps the listener (reader) engaged. Some great gems dropped for the audience too that they may also learn to get ahead in their lives.
Thank you for your craft 🙏🏽
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- K.Natziuk
- 10-21-19
Excellent! An Uplifting and Brilliant Anthology
... of what it is and means to be black and using that attribute as a badge of honour which in turn has the power to unleash your privilege. Finished in one day. Worth a listen. Appreciated by ALL in my household unexpectedly. Funny, with a few rewindable moments worth hear a few times.
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- Erica
- 06-04-19
highly recommend it!
a great book! so many nuggets of gold! straight talking and raw. will listen to it repeatedly.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-26-19
C THA GOD
💯💯💯 great writing, inspiring to hear the story in C tha Gods voice. keep winning
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- Nataria
- 04-10-19
Recommended For Young and Old.
I thought he was just a big mouth radio broadcaster that would embarrass others for entertainment on his radio show.
But after listening to his book, I inspire to be more true to my word and not ashamed to say what I need to, even if it hurts you. Not to put others down but to bring them up and help others realize their true potential.
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- holly joyce
- 10-03-18
made my favourite 5 list of books
loved it! just finished the audio for the 3rd time and each time a spark has ignited a different perspective. opportunities really are in every choice and thing we do and our perspective/s are the value of which we choose it to be. My take away on this read is obvious to me and is really actually a reminder that the measure of ones personal growth and development is in the character of that persons choices.
Honesty, integrity, vulnerability and the concept of being a student every day of your life, These characteristics are just some of the keys to fulfilment in my opinion and some of which charlarmagne showed in this great read.
Also the humor of this book and the fact that 'Larry' told it himself was that much more enjoyable.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-28-18
Starts off really well...
I sought this book out after seeing Charlamagne on Real Time with Bill Maher. He was humorous, brave and insightful with Bill. His book starts off similarly, but he lost me two thirds in. Too much boring detail about the politics of the radio world, and too much bragging.
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- Carla
- 02-21-18
Great Book!
Great narrator, Charalamagne has given me that oomph to go out and get what I want in life.
This is the book you need when you're in the slumps and need to get a good kick in the ass to get going.
I appreciate charlamagne sharing his life story with me and opening up about his trials and tribulations which helped him become the man he is today.
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- Torika
- 09-17-17
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Great book. Every bit as interesting and expected. A great journey into the mind of Charlemagne the God.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-14-17
Israel Adesanya the last Stylebender!
Just what I needed to read at this time in my life, thanks C tha God for sharing your story! #dicktalk
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One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had.
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Will sure loves Will
- By Kejeco on 11-18-21
By: Will Smith, and others
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From Pieces to Weight
- Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens
- By: 50 Cent
- Narrated by: Kris Ex
- Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins
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From Pieces to Weight: Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens is a violent and introspective memoir that reveals not only 50 Cent's story but the story of a generation of youth faced with hard choices and very little options. It is a tale of sacrifice, transformation, and redemption, but it is also one of hope, determination, and the power of self. Told in 50's own unique voice, the narrative drips with the raw insight, street wisdom, and his struggle to survive at all costs.
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Very insightful
- By steve on 08-18-11
By: 50 Cent
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My Voice
- A Memoir
- By: Angie Martinez, J. Cole - foreword
- Narrated by: Angie Martinez
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In her current reign at Power 105.1 and for nearly two decades at New York's Hot 97, Angie Martinez has had one of the highest rated radio shows in the country. After working her way up as an intern, she burst on the scene as a young female jock whose on-air "Battle of the Beats" segment broke records and became a platform for emerging artists like a young Jay Z. Angie quickly became known for intimate, high-profile interviews, mediating feuds between artists, and taking on the most controversial issues in hip-hop.
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Excellent read, precise imagery, very impressed
- By Tiesha Hogue on 06-05-17
By: Angie Martinez, and others
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
- By: Issa Rae
- Narrated by: Issa Rae
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
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"My name is 'J' and I'm awkward--and Black. Someone once told me those were the two worst things anyone could be. That someone was right. Where do I start?" Being an introvert in a world that glorifies cool isn't easy. But when Issa Rae, the creator of the Shorty Award-winning hit series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, is that introvert--whether she's navigating love, work, friendships, or rapping--it sure is entertaining.
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Loved
- By Jamila on 02-25-15
By: Issa Rae
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The Power of Broke
- How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
- By: Daymond John, Daniel Paisner
- Narrated by: Daymond John, Sway Calloway
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Here, the FUBU founder and star of ABC's Shark Tank shows that, far from being a liability, broke can actually be your greatest competitive advantage as an entrepreneur. Why? Because starting a business from broke forces you to think more creatively. It forces you to use your resources more efficiently. It forces you to connect with your customers more authentically and market your ideas more imaginatively.
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Great book for those who need inspiration.
- By ddsharper on 10-28-16
By: Daymond John, and others
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E.A.R.L.
- The Autobiography of DMX
- By: DMX
- Narrated by: Beresford Bennett
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
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His real name was Earl Simmons. As a child, he placed higher on tests than his fellow students and liked to spend mornings with his mother and sisters playing games and making pancakes. But for young Earl - a boy growing up on the streets of Yonkers, New York - that kind of childhood didn’t last long. Beatings, abuse, and neglect very soon had him moving on to other things, like robbing, stealing, drugs, and, eventually, jail. Along the way, however, he found a talent and a passion for rhyme.
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Not a good listen
- By Ty on 03-24-22
By: DMX
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My Voice
- A Memoir
- By: Angie Martinez, J. Cole - foreword
- Narrated by: Angie Martinez
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In her current reign at Power 105.1 and for nearly two decades at New York's Hot 97, Angie Martinez has had one of the highest rated radio shows in the country. After working her way up as an intern, she burst on the scene as a young female jock whose on-air "Battle of the Beats" segment broke records and became a platform for emerging artists like a young Jay Z. Angie quickly became known for intimate, high-profile interviews, mediating feuds between artists, and taking on the most controversial issues in hip-hop.
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Excellent read, precise imagery, very impressed
- By Tiesha Hogue on 06-05-17
By: Angie Martinez, and others
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I Can't Make This Up
- Life Lessons
- By: Neil Strauss - contributor, Kevin Hart
- Narrated by: Kevin Hart
- Length: 11 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller.
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Best Audiobook I Ever Listened To
- By Sam Clear on 07-13-17
By: Neil Strauss - contributor, and others
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It Was All a Dream
- Biggie and the World That Made Him
- By: Justin Tinsley
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 12 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The Notorious B.I.G. was one of the most charismatic and talented artists of the 1990s. Born Christopher Wallace and raised in Clinton Hill/Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, Biggie lived an almost archetypal rap life. Biggie released his first record, Ready to Die, in 1994, when he was only 22. Less than three years later, he was killed just days before the planned release of his second record Life After Death. Journalist Justin Tinsley’s It Was All a Dream is a fresh, insightful telling of the life beyond the legend.
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A must read
- By Earl on 07-01-22
By: Justin Tinsley
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I Am the New Black
- By: Tracy Morgan
- Narrated by: Tracy Morgan
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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With brutal honesty and his trademark take-no-prisoners humor, Tracy tells the story of his rise to fame, with all its highs and its many lows - from the very public battles with alcohol and diabetes that threatened both his career and his life to the private and poignant end of his 20-year marriage. In his singularly warped and brilliant way, he muses on family, love, sex, race, politics, ambition, and what it takes to bring the funny.
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It's really Tracy...
- By Cathy on 11-10-09
By: Tracy Morgan