taylor crumpton
@taylorcrumpton.bsky.social
writer, journalist, and soon to be author. ideas columnist @ time. texas forever, chicago for now. words in npr, bloomberg opinion, essence, marie claire, the daily beast, and more.
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I wrote about Cassie Ventura and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in a piece for @time.com last year. My words ring true today as he was sentenced to 50 months in prison.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I wrote about Cassie Ventura and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in a piece for @time.com last year. My words ring true today as he was sentenced to 50 months in prison.
time.com/6992188/hip-...
time.com/6992188/hip-...
“Although the practice of witchcraft is not new—people have long turned to the occult for cosmic intervention during difficult times—this trend is unique because the practice of hiring witches to do spellwork is no longer considered taboo.”
Have you read my latest piece for @time.com?
Have you read my latest piece for @time.com?
September 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“Although the practice of witchcraft is not new—people have long turned to the occult for cosmic intervention during difficult times—this trend is unique because the practice of hiring witches to do spellwork is no longer considered taboo.”
Have you read my latest piece for @time.com?
Have you read my latest piece for @time.com?
it’s been an interesting response to my latest @time.com article on BlueSky to say the least. what folks are overlooking is that people are paying spiritual practitioners to protect their loved ones from nationwide immigration raids.
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September 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
it’s been an interesting response to my latest @time.com article on BlueSky to say the least. what folks are overlooking is that people are paying spiritual practitioners to protect their loved ones from nationwide immigration raids.
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time.com/7307401/rise...
Chicago folks! I'm trying to link up with da baddest authors, editors, critics, journalists, and writers in the chi while patio season is still in season, because I am not built for the winter.
We all can't be homebodies, so where are we?
We all can't be homebodies, so where are we?
August 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Chicago folks! I'm trying to link up with da baddest authors, editors, critics, journalists, and writers in the chi while patio season is still in season, because I am not built for the winter.
We all can't be homebodies, so where are we?
We all can't be homebodies, so where are we?
Happy Leo Season! I turn 30 in 9 days, which means I will be accepting all birthday presents via cashapp: $TaylorCrumpton
July 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy Leo Season! I turn 30 in 9 days, which means I will be accepting all birthday presents via cashapp: $TaylorCrumpton
I left my to-go plate at the cookout.
July 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I left my to-go plate at the cookout.
I wrote about Grace Wisher, the 13 year old Black girl who participated in the creation of the American flag, and how Beyoncé venerates her legacy and spirit on the Cowboy Carter Tour for @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
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July 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I wrote about Grace Wisher, the 13 year old Black girl who participated in the creation of the American flag, and how Beyoncé venerates her legacy and spirit on the Cowboy Carter Tour for @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
thebarbedwire.com/2025/07/04/j...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/07/04/j...
I just found out that this user is impersonating me to take money from people on BlueSky. They also blocked me. Can anyone help out with this?
June 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I just found out that this user is impersonating me to take money from people on BlueSky. They also blocked me. Can anyone help out with this?
Happy Juneteenth! On this day, I’m reminded of my mother’s family who has been in Texas since the 1800s. As a multi-generational Black Texan, I take so much pride in this day. Unfortunately, I will be working on Juneteenth, so please feel free to send some money my way.
June 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy Juneteenth! On this day, I’m reminded of my mother’s family who has been in Texas since the 1800s. As a multi-generational Black Texan, I take so much pride in this day. Unfortunately, I will be working on Juneteenth, so please feel free to send some money my way.
us with our books.
June 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
us with our books.
How the producers got yulissa out of the villa.
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
June 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
How the producers got yulissa out of the villa.
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
I’ve seen a day one cast member fall in love with a bombshell over nerdy things.
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
June 5, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I’ve seen a day one cast member fall in love with a bombshell over nerdy things.
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
not ace playing a part in the downfall of huda & jeremiah.
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
June 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
not ace playing a part in the downfall of huda & jeremiah.
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
God please bring my family back together
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
June 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
God please bring my family back together
#LoveIslandUSA
#LoveIslandUSA
I am ready for the new season of #LoveIslandUSA.
June 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I am ready for the new season of #LoveIslandUSA.
have you given your local queer journalist a donation for pride month today?
June 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
have you given your local queer journalist a donation for pride month today?
I just turned on mountainhead.
June 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I just turned on mountainhead.
I’m rewatching Infinity War and I can’t believe Carrie Coon voices Proxima Midnight.
May 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I’m rewatching Infinity War and I can’t believe Carrie Coon voices Proxima Midnight.
wash day made me want to chop off my hair again.
May 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
wash day made me want to chop off my hair again.
A friendly reminder that the scholarship of Zora Neale Hurston is also a part of Black Dandyism. #MetGala
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Read more on @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A friendly reminder that the scholarship of Zora Neale Hurston is also a part of Black Dandyism. #MetGala
Read more on @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
Read more on @thebarbedwire.bsky.social
"Dandyism is to me forever queer."
I interviewed @zachstafford.bsky.social , my favorite gay Black boy from the South, and Met Gala red carpet correspondent for @autostraddle.bsky.social
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I interviewed @zachstafford.bsky.social , my favorite gay Black boy from the South, and Met Gala red carpet correspondent for @autostraddle.bsky.social
www.autostraddle.com/zach-staffor...
May 6, 2025 at 12:12 AM
"Dandyism is to me forever queer."
I interviewed @zachstafford.bsky.social , my favorite gay Black boy from the South, and Met Gala red carpet correspondent for @autostraddle.bsky.social
www.autostraddle.com/zach-staffor...
I interviewed @zachstafford.bsky.social , my favorite gay Black boy from the South, and Met Gala red carpet correspondent for @autostraddle.bsky.social
www.autostraddle.com/zach-staffor...
As always, I trust Vibe Check to have a valid critique on the Americana iconography & messaging of the Cowboy Carter tour.
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April 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
As always, I trust Vibe Check to have a valid critique on the Americana iconography & messaging of the Cowboy Carter tour.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
I lowkey created a ‘Cowboy Carter’ syllabus.
April 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I lowkey created a ‘Cowboy Carter’ syllabus.