Waddie G.
Waddie G. is the Founding Editor of The G-Listed. Based in New York City, Waddie G.’s writing shows off his biggest passions for pop and gay cultures. Born in Sacramento, raised in Kansas City, developed in Atlanta, and matured in Chicago, Waddie G. is an unabashed foodie, proud R&B junkie, adventurous traveler, serial scribbler, and textbook Virgo.
Waddie G. and his content has been featured on the "Wendy Williams Show," TMZ, Grindr, Vice, I-D, Windy City Times, and The Gothamist.
Waddie G.
May 4, 2023
GAY/QUEER CULTURE, Love & Relationships, The Social Life
I was nervous as I sat at the fine Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, waiting for my date to arrive. I had been crushing on him for weeks and mustered the courage to ask him out. After he accepted my invitation to a date, we planned to meet at 7 pm. This time was already 7:30 pm. I have a 20-30 minute no-call/no-show rule about feeling stood up. I checked my phone for the umpteenth time, hoping for a message or call from him, but nothing happened. As the minutes ticked by, my heart sank. I couldn’t believe he stood me …
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Waddie G.
May 3, 2023
GAY/QUEER CULTURE, Sex & Sexuality, The Social Life
I do not trip over intended hookups that never happened, especially the ghosted situations.
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Waddie G.
May 1, 2023
POP CULTURE
After live music events shut down internationally due to the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly two years, fans rejoiced when their favorite musicians announced their first post-pandemic tour, festival, and concert dates. Reckoning with the idea that a global shutdown can happen again, music lovers decided on their live music bucket lists. Many music fans and concertgoers list their cant-miss tours and festivals with the fear of not being able to see their favorite talents for a while, or ever. I recently talked about music acts I look forward to seeing for the first time in our post-pandemic society. I realized …
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Waddie G.
April 20, 2023
Celebrities & Notables, Music & Audio, POP CULTURE, Pop Culture Lists
Janet Jackson’s “That’s The Way Love Goes” is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. It was released on April 20, 1993, as the lead single from Janet’s fifth studio album. The song marked a significant turning point in Jackson’s career as she transitioned from the high-energy pop and dance tracks she had become known for to a more laid-back R&B sound. “That’s The Way Love Goes” was an instant hit, spending eight weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earning Jackson a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. Over the past 30 …
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Waddie G.
April 11, 2023
GAY/QUEER CULTURE, Love & Relationships, The Social Life
Whether you're looking for a cozy evening indoors or an exciting outdoor adventure, you shall find some great ideas here that will not break the bank.
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Waddie G.
April 8, 2023
Music & Audio, POP CULTURE, Pop Culture Lists
Take a trip down memory lane with these iconic rap albums turning 30 in 2023. With chart-topping hits and legendary artists, these albums are a reminder of the genre's transformational impact on the music industry and its continuing relevance today.
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Waddie G.
April 7, 2023
Music & Audio, POP CULTURE, Pop Culture Lists
Get ready to transport yourself back in time with this list of iconic R&B albums turning 30 in 2023. From New Jack Swing to soulful ballads, these albums are a testament to the power of R&B music and its lasting influence on popular culture.
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Waddie G.
April 6, 2023
Music & Audio, POP CULTURE, Pop Culture Lists
Get ready to revisit the early 2000s with these iconic rap albums celebrating their 20th anniversaries in 2023. From East Coast to West Coast styles, these albums captured the sounds and nuances of the era and helped shape the direction of the genre for the next decade.
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Waddie G.
April 5, 2023
Music & Audio, POP CULTURE, Pop Culture Lists
Step back into the early 2000s with these iconic R&B albums turning 20 in 2023. From neo-soul to contemporary R&B, these albums represent a new wave of artists who redefined the genre and gained critical and commercial success.
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Waddie G.
April 4, 2023
Music & Audio, POP CULTURE, Pop Culture Lists
Get ready to vibe to these classic rap albums celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2023, showcasing the rawness and authenticity of hip-hop in the '90s. These albums are a testament to the genre's cultural significance and impact, and they continue to inspire and influence new generations of rappers today.
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Waddie G.
April 3, 2023
Music & Audio, POP CULTURE, Pop Culture Lists
Discover the best of '90s R&B with this list of iconic albums celebrating their 25th anniversary in 2023. From smooth grooves to heartfelt ballads, these albums represent the genre's essence and have stood the test of time, continuing to inspire and influence artists today.
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Waddie G.
April 3, 2023
GAY/QUEER CULTURE, Love & Relationships, The Social Life
Through the popularity of OnlyFans in recent years, the rise of professional and amateur content creators made stars out of many and accidental stars out of those who wanted to appear in videos anonymously.
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