2016 was an interesting year to say the least. A lot of good things happened, and lot of bad things happened. Such is life. I personally choose to focus on the good because bad things are bad. If you feel the same here are six really good things from 2016.
1. Twitter
As we suffered the lows and lows of the year, at least we always had the ability to tweet through it. Memes, hot takes and "Bad and Boujee" videos got us through a rough year laughing (and cringing) all the way.
2. Awesome Rap Music
2016 was an insanely great year for hip-hop. Major and new artists dropped great projects throughout the year, and the ATL sound ruled. It may be impossible since so many artists shined, but my personal top five right now-
Rappers who deserve to be on the list but aren't- Future, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty, Schoolboy Q, A$AP Rocky and 2 Chainz
5. Quavo
4. Drake
3. Kanye West
2. Chance the Rapper
1. Young Thug
Please don't get mad at me, I love them all.
3. A Crazy Year of Sports
Upsets, wild finishes and inspired performances were the norm in sports this year. The NFL playoffs, March Madness and the NBA finals were all ones for the ages, full of unforgettable moments for some, and devastating and soul-sucking heartbreak for others (Packers-Cardinals I'm looking at you). I mean the Cubs won the series for crying out loud. 2017, you're up.
4. Amazing Television
First things first, watch "The OA" on Netflix. Not many people are talking about it, which is a crime. It's like grown-up, scarier "Stranger Things," and is so so so good. That's three so's, so you need to watch. Besides "The OA," so many incredible shows were made in 2016, with a huge variety of emotion and meaning behind them. Television has officially become better than movies, as the smartest creators realize the massive storytelling potential TV offers. If you need some suggestions for something to watch in 2017, look no farther.
5. Inspirational Young People
Trust the process. Sam Hinkie's now somewhat infamous motto for the Philadelphia 76ers rebuilding is more than a hilarious basketball joke, it's a reminder that young people are limitless. Whether it's young NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Karl Anthony-Towns, Kristaps Porzingis or Joel Embiid revitalizing the league, or young rappers such as Lil Yachty and Chance the Rapper becoming stars before our eyes, never forget young people are the best. To those who disagree, just try to stop us.
6. Personal Triumphs
As tough as 2016 may have been for you, I know you succeeded in some way. Adversity is what molds who you are, and other sappy motivational stuff I don't have the stomach to write. Whatever you accomplished this past year, a sincere congratulations, and I offer you a gentle reminder to do better 2K17.
