“Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: How Hip-Hop Failed Black America, Part II.” This is part two in a series of essays by Questlove examining the state of Hip-Hop. Read part one here. (vulture.com)

Lucasfilm announces Star Wars: Episode VII cast. Wait, where’s Lando? (comicbookresources.com)

“Before Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson’s Early, Underrated Journalism Career” (theatlantic.com)

VIDEO: The Ducktales theme song — slow-jammed. (h/t Will White)