Friday, October 31, 2008

New Joint

New Lil Wayne video Mrs. Officer, I was feeling this song when I first heard it on the CD, as far as the video goes.. I feel like videos have been lacking creativity lately. But lets see how many clowns try to get a piercing on they lip like Weezy hmm..

Crime Pays

But Only For So Long, I saw this article the other day on www.allhiphop.com..

By Roman Wolfe


BMF Entertainment’s main rapper Bleu DaVinci was sentenced to five years and four months in federal prison, after being convicted for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

The rapper was accused and convicted of distributing multiple kilos of cocaine starting around 2003 through a multi-city drug network controlled by Black Mafia Family’s founders, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and his brother, Terry “Southwest T” Flenory.

DaVinci, born Barima McKnight and nine other remaining defendants in the government’s case against BMF were handed down sentences yesterday (October 29) ranging from 5 years to 16 in federal prison.

Prosecutors accused the BMF organization of running a massive, multistate cocaine empire based out of Los Angeles and Atlanta.

BMF, which was founded in the early 1990’s in Detroit, earned over $270 million dollars by distributing cocaine throughout the country.

Over 500 people were associated with BMF in numerous states, including Florida, Michigan, Georgia, California, Missouri and Tennessee.

In September of 2008, both Flenory brothers were sentenced to 30 years in prison each for overseeing the drug empire.

In addition to 40 other co-conspirators, the brothers’ 60-year-old father, Charles Flenory was even sentenced to 18 months in prison, for using drug proceeds to pay for renovations on Terry’s house.

In June of 2008, famed Hip-Hop jeweler Jacob “The Jeweler” Arabov was also sentenced to 2 ½ years in prison, for falsifying records and giving false statements to investigators and helping to launder the drug money.

Prosecutors believed DaVinci also took over BMF’s operations while the Big Meech, Southwest T and a third in command - Chad “J-Bo” Brown were awaiting their sentences.

Brown had previously refused to cooperate with authorities and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

What Were They Thinking?




BY BRENDAN BROSH, ALISON GENDAR, JONATHAN LEMIRE AND WIL CRUZ
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS

Cowabunga!
Three blockheaded teenagers were busted playing in a sewer Wednesday in Queens - after getting lost while pretending to be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, police sources said.
Schiller Milfort, 16, of Hollis, and Marvin Ottley, 17, of Bellaire, along with an unidentified 15-year-old boy, were shirtless and in their shorts and sneakers when firefighters plucked them out of a sewer in Kissena Park.
The make-believe heroes were crawling around the sewer system when they got confused and lost their way, police sources said.
They were not injured, officials said.
"These three idiots were playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and wanted to go into the sewers," said one police source. "They were never in danger, just goofing off and being stupid."
Milfort and Ottley were charged with criminal trespassing. The other teenager was released to his parents.

The Last Kiss

I can't wait for that new album..

I Don't Know What To Say About This

T.I. Getting His Vote On



TMZ.com reports that T.I. found a “loophole” in the voting law that allowed him to cast his vote as a convicted felon yesterday.

But T.I. would have already voted if he was a regular reader of SR.com! I pointed out here that even convicted felons can vote as long as they aren’t on probation or on parole.
For a convicted felon, T.I. is pretty damn good at reading the fine print of the law — ’cause the rapper found a way to VOTE after all!
T.I. — who pleaded guilty to weapons charges last year — found a loophole in the Georgia law book, which allows a convicted felon the right to vote IF they’re not currently serving probation or a prison sentence.

Because T.I. isn’t expected to be sentenced until next year, dude still can exercise his civic duty.

And before authorities could change their mind, T.I. hit a polling place in Atlanta to lock in his ballot … cause like he says, in America — you can have whatever you like.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Hot or Not?



Another track off the 808s and Heartbreaks album dropping Nov. 24, man I can't wait to the cd come out. Its gone be the 1st "real" cd I've bought in a long time. Kanye is a true artist, let me know what do yall think. The Coldest Winter..


Check It Out

I just wanted to post a few videos for yall to check out..

#1. New T.I. and Rihanna-Live Your Life (I'm feeling this joint)


#2. This is Mike Epps World Premier video, for his single Big Girls!??! He play too much


#3. Pretty Boy Floyd Mayweather stunnin, he worse then Mucho Man Randy Savage its worth sitting through the BS wrestling talk just to see him show a mill in cash. Wow, he aint got nothing else to do, I wish I had a portion of that (evil grin, I could change the world).

Life Does Not Have to Be A Struggle

This was my baby's thought of the day, I stole this off of her facebook blog, and I couldn't have said it any better myself. My baby so smart lol, real talk though..

Life does not have to be a strain or struggle, sometimes we make life very hard for ourselves by making our own stress. We blind ourselves so that we cant see the good in anything or anyone. We refuse to count our blessing and we complain about what
we dont have. We critize, judge or in most cases blame others. We need to stop! And remember that we have choices good or bad they set the stage for whatever is to come. So when we give energy to struggle and strain we draw more of it into our life. Take control of your well-being through your mind, heart and mouth and make the chocie to always expect the best and get it!!! When you speak good
you will see it. Be human and feel your situations, but also be mature enough decide how it affects you and move on, you really do own that power. In life you live and learn thats what its all about. Just my thought for today..
-Asya

Friday, October 24, 2008

Shon's Thought of the Day

We get less because we except less! As a people we settle for survival. Wouldn't you rather LIVE than just get by?

New Track from J.E.

I have been a fan of Jagged Edge every since their first album. They really be holdin it down for the fellas, and they come real wit it everytime.


Anything is Possible

Family Made a Lamborghini in His BASEMENT?

By Ben Wojdyla

Seventeen years ago, Ken Imhoff watched Cannonball Run and became so enamored with the Lamborghini Countach in the film, he hand-built his own, in his basement. In what we imagine might be the most Jalopnik build ever undertaken, Ken designed and fabricated his own tig-welded frame, installed a thoroughly massaged 351 cubic inch V8 with a ZF-25 5-speed transmission, hand-formed the aluminum body over a meticulously measured and accurate body form, and finished it all off in a beautiful metallic gray. It took Ken 10 years to complete the project, and the results — as you can see both in the gallery and in the video below the jump — are amazing. There's only one problem, when you build a car in a basement — how do you get it out? Read more, see more pics and a video here.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

I Guess That's Lyfe

At this point I'm highly disapointed, feeling little empathy for this brother. Everybody knows in his music Lyfe seems to be a pretty righteous dude and he is always preaching about something. No one knows all the details, but him being a felone who has been given a chance to better his life and everybodies around him I would expect more. What are you doing fam.



via SOHH

R&B recording artist, Lyfe Jennings is facing felony charges after firing a gun and leading police on a car chase in Georgia over the weekend.
According to TMZ, at approximately 9:30 pm on Sunday, October 19th, Smyrna Police responded to a report of gunshots. As they approached the scene they spotted, Columbia recording artist, Lyfe Jennings (born Chester J. Jennings) leaving the area in his 2005 red Corvette.

Jennings, who was incarcerated from 1992-2002 on an arson charge, led the police on a chase, which ended when he crashed his car.

The 35 year-old crooner was arrested and charged with attempting to elude and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, which are both felonies. He also faces misdemeanor charges of criminal trespass, discharging a firearm near a public highway and refusal to take a sobriety test.

Lyfe was initially taken to the Smyrna Jail and was later transferred to the Cobb County Detention Facility.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Classic of the Day

Get Familar

UNDRCRWN you might be familar with them, you might not but UNDRCRWN is a clothing line that started in Philly I believe and they got some hot ish. I like the art work they use for there tees and they got a style that's fresh and brand new. Check em out www.undrcrwn.com


The latest to celebrate the release of Marshall Mathers new book


The O Teee

Is this Positive or Negative?




I saw this on TheThinkMovement.com and I had to post it. Go check out the site and GeT Familar with J. SAKIYA SANDIFER. I'm a true fan of his work and everything he's doing.

Power Moves



Diddy Buys Out Clothing Line Enyce
Linda Hobbs

Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced today that he’s bought out the popular streetwear clothing line ENYCE from Liz Claiborne Inc.

"Enyce is a brand that I have always admired, and they have been a very important player in the young men's sportswear arena for over a decade. I am really excited to bring it into our portfolio of brands that already includes Sean John and Zac Posen,” Diddy said in a release. “Given our track record of success in marketing products such as Ciroc Vodka, Unforgivable by Sean John, and all of our television titles, I look forward to adding our expertise to an already hot fashion line. Our long-term plan is to grow the Enyce brand through innovative marketing, expansion of the menswear and boy's lines, and launching into new licensing categories.”

The Sean John owner says that in spite of the current economic woes, he’s confident the purchase was a great investment. “The current economic climate may be challenging, but we believe it is also an opportunity, and we are really excited to add Enyce to our lineup.”

Now this was a power move, that's why I mess wit Diddy. He's a major mogul and he's always thinking big. Jay-Z, 50 even Russel aint got nothing on Diddy.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

New Cam'ron Mixtape

We haven't heard anything from Cam in awhile, not all tracks are new. The first few are and they're hot. Can't wait for the album Killa

Shon's Thought of the Day

"Life is about actions, and for every action there's a reaction. Our on attitude determines our latitiude! Think High Go High!" Beleeve Dat

The Ukranian Rick Ross?

I was dying when I saw this..

I wish I had some money

I would definitely grab a pair of the new Adidas Originals Consortium - AZX Project by UNDFTD. They are still available so if you are in L.A. or Las Vegas gon cop a pair. Check Out www.undftd.com



What pops say on Boomerang, "you can't stop there you gotta coordinate." And these tees make you want the shoes even more. UNDFTD hooked up Japanese clothing line Applebum to design these tees to celebrate the release of the AZX Project and these are dope. Applebum killed the art work on this one.


Monday, October 20, 2008

Scarlett Takes A Tumble

Now this is the funniest video I have seen, this had me damn near in tears. (IF YOU ARE IMPATIENT FAST-FORWARD TO ABOUT 2:35)

Shon's Thought of the Day

When life knocks you down to your knees, your in the perfect position to PRAY. Beleev Dat!

Paint the White House Black pt 3

********Vote Now********Vote Now*******Vote Now********




Now this ish make me mad as hell and laugh at the same time. They just so stupid, and all the blacks who rip and run up behind Whites, because they feel they are "better", ought to feel stupid as pure Hell!!! Because no matter how much money you got, or what you have accomplished you still a N*GGA. We gotta start taking care of our own families and our own communities.

Damn


By Ismael AbduSalaam
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that influential comedian Rudy Ray Moore AKA Dolemite passed away on Friday (October 17) due to complications from diabetes.
Moore began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1960s, and first gained international notoriety after co-writing and starring in the 1975, signature blaxpoitation film Dolemite.
Through characters like Queen Bee and the fast-talking, street rapping Dolemite, the movie has gone on to achieve cult status and provided a blueprint to assist emcees like Snoop Dogg, Lil Kim, and Too $hort in the development of their stage personas.
The success of the film spawned a 1976 sequel, Human Tornado AKA Dolemite II.
Moore recently completed a third film titled The Dolemite Expression, which is slated for release this spring.
While his over the top, raunchy content prevented him from having the mainstream success of contemporaries like Richard Pryor, Moore retained a loyal fanbase throughout his near 40 year career.
Aware that Hip-Hop was an extension of his rapid-fire street punchlines (“…rappin’ and trappin’ is my game!”), Moore embraced the culture and since the late 80’s has collaborated with 2 Live Crew, Big Daddy Kane, Insane Clown Posse, and Snoop Dogg.
A prolific performer in his own right, Moore was known as “the king of party records” for his prodigious amount of comedy LPs released since the late 60’s.
To date, Moore has a resume which includes 30 albums and 18 films.
At press time, funeral arrangements for Rudy Ray Moore are being finalized in Toledo, Ohio.


Man, as we get older everybody around us is getting older too and you never know when you might lose one of your elders, a aunt, uncle or grandma. So take the time to enjoy your people while you can. Dolemite used to have me rolling when I was a shorty, and have the time I didn't know what he was talking about. I forgot the name of this movie but I used to watch it with my Grandma, this is one of my favorite clips.



This is a classic right here, this what Kid pops was watching on House Party

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Paint the White House Black pt 2

Go vote just for all these racist crackers

Shon's Thought of the Day

"The holiday season is coming up and this is always the time of year we go broke!! Trying to buy the love we didn't give all year. So for 09, I propose we LOVE a lil more so we can spend a lil less."

Kanye A Animal

I saw this on ConcreteLoop.com a few promo pics for Kanye's new album "808s and Heartbreaks" taken by photographer Willy Vanderperre.

kanye808s

Gotta Cop

One of these New Glow in the Dark Nooka


A Pair of these custumized Nike Dunks by RoyalFam apart of there new Dead Generals Collections


And I wish I had some money cause these I definitely gotta cop a pair of these, Nike ACGs are one of my all time favorite shoes and I just started really feeling the Blazers. And these are ACG and Blazers all in the one. The new Air Blazer ACG Mid GTX not even available in the US yet.

Friday, October 17, 2008

WOW Now that's hot.

I was at a lost for words when I saw this, The Sega Dreamcast is my all time favorite video game system and turns out some dude created his own portable one.

Taken from technabob.com

It took modder Jon Jandran (aka “Hailrazer”) about 90 hours of blood, sweat and tears to transform a kids toy called a “Lazer Doodle” and into an elegant case for his Dreamcast portable that looks as good as anything that could have come off of the SEGA assembly line.




The portable integrates a Sony PSOne 5″ LCD screen, an InterAct Quantum Fighterpad controller, stereo speakers and a battery pack which lets him play for about 2.5 hours on a single charge. Check out the video clip below to see the Dreamtrooper in action.

Get Familar

Poyz & Pirlz Tees



Poyz & Pirlz Tees

Shon's Thought of the Day

As duplicated by the globe the world is a circle! That reminds carma to allow everrything that goes around to come around. Put out good and good will come back.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Classic of the Day

Paint the White House Black

If you don't vote for any other reason..

Hmm what do you think?

Do you think that Common is hitting Serena? Hmmm I'm guessing yeah..


I Wonder Why?


The woman Suge Knight allegedly kicked and punched and left naked on the side of the road is MIA.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ the Las Vegas PD went to re-interview the victim, but the people living in the apartment building claimed they had no idea who she was.

Even if she doesn't turn up, the D.A. can still go full steam ahead(and you know they are).As for any witnesses ... you've been warned. Hmm I wonder why.

Hot or Not?


This is gonna be the next single to come out on Kanye new cd "808s and Heartbreaks". This joint is called Heartless and he just released it this morning on his blog. Let me know what yall think.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Making History


YOU KNOW THEY WANT TO DISINFRANCHISE (I HOPE I SPELLED THAT RIGHT) AS MANY OF OUR VOTES AS POSSIBLE SO PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ADVISE EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY ABSOLUTELY CAN NOT GO TO THE POLLS WEARING ANY OBAMA SHIRTS, PINS OR HATS, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW AND WILL BE GROUNDS TO HAVE THE POLLING OFFICIALS TO TURN YOU AWAY. THAT IS CONSIDERED CAMPAIGNING AND NO ONE CAN CAMPAIGN WITHIN X AMOUNT OF FEET TO THE POLLS. THEY ARE BANKING ON US BEING EXCITED AND NOT BEING AWARE OF THIS LONG STANDING LAW THAT YOU CAN BET WILL BE ENFORCED THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THEY ARE BANKING THAT IF YOU ARE TURNED AWAY YOU WILL NOT GO HOME AND CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES. PLEASE JUST DON'T WEAR OBAMA GEAR OF ANY SORTS TO THE POLLS!! PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION.

ALSO HAVE BEEN TRYING TO SAY THAT YOUR LICENSE OR I.D. CARD ADDRESS MATCHES YOUR REGISTRATION CARD'S ADDRESS, THIS IS NOT TRUE! AS LONG AS YOU HAVE A VALID I.D. OR LICENSE YOU WILL BE STRAIGHT..

Shon's Thought of the Day

"Goals! My people Goals! As you reach them you must set them. Without them u accomplish mediocracy. Strive. Achieve, Appreciate. And press on."

And thats the triple truth Ruth!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Some New Joints

I wanna know what yall think of this new Beyonce video?


This been my joint, this video is hot too. Stop hatin on my dude.

He need his ass whoooped

Shon's Thought of the Day

"As it remains to be seen with a closed hand nothin gets out. But with the same hand nothin gets in. In order to be blessed you must be a blessin!"

Beleev Dat everybody should take hed to this.

I gotta get one of these

This is the new mobile watch by Chinavision, you can go to there site to check it out. I don't know if I had some money would I get one of these first or that mini PC hmm.



Main function: Watch or Necklace cellphone and multimedia player
Additional functions: Digital video and audio recorder, organizer, multi function calculator, alarm clock
Memory: 1GB internal TF/microSD card
Messages: SMS, MMS, EMS, Voice Mail Server, Broadcast Message (from provider)
Battery Life:
- Talk Time: Up to 1.5 hrs
- Music Play: Up to 4 hrs
- Stand By: Up to 150 hrs
System: Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista, MAC OS 9.2.2 or above
Languages: English, Spanish, Danish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Arabic, Chinese
Still Camera (0.3 Megapixel)
- Resolution: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120, 128x128
- Image Quality (compression): High, Normal, Low
- Snapshot Options: Timer, Continuous Shot, Scene Modes
Video Camera
- Resolution: 128x128 - MPEG4 or H.263
- Video Quality (compression): Fine, High, Normal, Low
- Additional Video Settings: Effects, White Balance, Scene Modes
- Additional Recording Settings: File size, Recording Timer, Record Audio ON/OFF
- EV: 8 steps (+4 to -4)
- Banding: 50Hz, 60Hz
Viewing Format
- Video Formats: MPEG, 3GP
- Picture Formats: JPEG, BMP, GIF
- Music and Sound Formats: MP3, MIDI, WAV, AMR, AWB
Other Features:
Unlocked phone; can be used with any carrier and SIM card
Pre-loaded software tools include; Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, World Clock, Calculator, Currency Converter, Melody Composer, Video Games
Full bluetooth support; contains profiles for NINE bluetooth mobile phone services
Built-in speaker; hear your phone ringtones and sound effects clearly

Monday, October 13, 2008

My New Toy

A few weeks ago I had reading some designers portfolio and she was talking about using a tablet. At first I didnt know what she was talking about then I had saw one and I was like wow I gotta get one of those its like a little pad that you can connect to your computer and use it to write, and draw. It aint nothing new, they have been out for a while and are used by all types of designers, artists and photographers. So the other day I grabbed one, a Bamboo by Wacom, and it is the sh*t to say the least.




I know I couldnt wait to play, I stayed up until like 530 in the morning the first night I got it. Check out my first illustration with my new tablet


Not bad for a beginner?

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Classic of the Day

Sing wit me word up, hey, fo real dough

These are Hot

This is me as a statue lol, I wish I knew who the designer was. But it is hand-carved in Senegal and is a symbol of thoughtfulness and tranquility.


Racism in Disney?

This sh*t is crazy right here



After you watch this video go to http://www.cracked.com/article_15677_9-most-racist-disney-characters.html
read the article and some of the comments.

Check This Out

If you got 2 hours invest it in watching this Zeitgeist Addendum

Friday, October 10, 2008

LISTEN

This is a hot little mix tape right here, LISTEN.

Sorry Baby

Alica Keys is FLY (check out AlicaKeysDaily.com)

Late

I have been running late all day, I woke up late. And its just like I have been behind all day. It's 10 o clock and this is my first post of the day. Its 2 things I probably hate more then anything and thats looking for stuff and being late. Is it better to be late then to not show up at all. Is it possible that when you think you're late that you're really on time and everything is going as scheduled.
Hmm I don know

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Now these is Dope

More from the Jeremy Scott Collection


We Make the World Go Round

If yall aint got the album yet please go get it

Spike Lee hooks up with Casio


Casio is celebrating 25th anniversary of G-Shocks with the release of an exclusive watch designed by critically acclaimed producer and director, and cultural icon, Spike Lee. A black DW5000SL-1 is Spike’s G-Shock of choice. The logo of Spike’s production company ‘40 Acres & A Mule’ is featured in the EL Backlight, while his engraved signature graces the case back. The Spike Lee DW5000SL also has many well known G-Shock features such as; shock resistance, 200M water resistance, multi-function alarm, 1/100 second stopwatch, countdown timer, flash alert and 12/24 hour formats.

Worth Watching

Jam Master Jay documentary (CHECK IT OUT)

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Classic of the Day

This was my joint, singing "Can't nobody take my pride.."

The Boss?



Ricky Ross The Boss now admits he had in fact been a Florida correctional officer for 18 months. Photos originally surfaced of Ross (real name William Leonard Roberts) in July on the website TheSmokingGun.com. After seeing the pictures, Ross initially told AllHipHop.com the photos were doctored.

“Online hackers put my face when I was a teenager in high school on other peoples’ body,” said Ross. “If this shit was real don’t you think they would have more specifics, like dates and everything? Fake pictures are created by the fake, meant to entertain the fake.”

In subsequent interviews, Ross would go on to blame the uncovered photos on everything from digital manipulation to “haters.” But in the latest issue of Don Diva magazine, the Florida emcee changes course regarding his pre-rap career.

“Yes, it’s me,” Ross tells Don Diva. “I never tried to hide my past. I put my name inside my CDs. My company has my [Social Security number]. I could’ve put a company name…I done been up and I done been down and that’s what makes me what I am. I never ratted on a nigga. I never prosecuted a nigga. I never locked up a nigga, that’s first and foremost. I always felt that me being the nigga that I am, I never owed a nigga an explanation. When I’m making my music and I’m talking about blow, it’s because I did it. When I say that I’m rich off cocaine, it’s because I did it. Those are the street principals that apply.”

I feel like it is what it is he should have came out with it up front not that he owes anybody an explanation but. I feel if you gon tell your story tell the whole story and that goes for all mc's. Everybody wanna talk about the glory of hustlin, what about the rest of the story. Like even with Rick Ross he rap about hustlin and all the keys he flipped but oviously that wasnt his whole story, I think he should have talked about his experiences as a correctional officer, a high school student, at home situations anything. America needs to know about all the different things we go through not just selling dope.. So if you have a voice and everybody is listening and you decide to tell your story tell the whole story. BossUp

Name the Artist

I saw this on ilovetypography.com and I thought it was a tight little illustration, they didn't know who the artist was and I don't either

I Feel You Cuz

My cousin Lashon always send me text messages with her thought of the day, or it could be a word of the day whatever. But anyway I got a message from her today and it was worth posting..

LAUGH 2 MUCH AND LOVE LIKE YOU NEVER BEEN HURT BECAUSE EVERY SIXTY SECONDS YOU SPEND UPSET IS A MINUTE OF HAPPINESS YOU'LL NEVER GET BACK. BE BLESSED
-LASHON SMITH

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Love Lockdown Video

Hate It or Love It

Ride or Die for Obama


Taken from Streetknowledge.com

A man told today how he was shot three times in a London street for wearing a Barack Obama T-shirt.

Dube Egwuatu was buying a mobile telephone top-up card in an off-licence when the gunman confronted him and glared at the top, which carries an image of the Democrat US presidential candidate underneath the legend ‘Believe’.

The man then launched into a tirade of racist slurs, shouting ‘I f***ing hate n*****s’ and urging 36-year-old Mr Egwuatu to leave the shop with him.

The man then left the shop but when Mr Egwuatu re-emerged, the attacker was waiting for him in broad daylight with a threatening-looking dog and holding a gun behind his back.

Realising what had sparked the increasingly violent assault, the terrified Mr Egwuatu zipped up his jacket to cover the image of Mr Obama and walked to his car.

But the shaven-headed man, who was white, followed Mr Egwuatu and after pulling open the passenger door pointed the gun at him.

After pleading with the man to leave him alone, the married former street warden put the keys in the ignition and turned the engine on.

The attacker then fired the gas-powered ball-bearing pistol three times, hitting the civil servant in the face, hand and shoulder.

Fearing for his life and bleeding heavily, Mr Egwuatu raced away in his car and found somewhere safe to call for help.

He was taken to hospital and later sent to have a piece of metal removed from his jaw.

Mr Egwuatu, a data analyst with Croydon Council, said: ‘The venom in his voice was frightening.

‘He was telling me that he was going to kill me.

‘I couldn’t believe it was happening - and just because I was wearing an Obama T-shirt. He was trying to make me walk somewhere quieter, saying: ‘I’ve got something for you,’ and ‘I’m going to kill you.’

He added: ‘Obama inspires me, his educational track record alone is quite unbelievable - that is why I was wearing the T-shirt.

‘I did not think for one minute it could stir up such powerful feelings of hatred and I never said a word to him.’

Mr Egwuatu’s wife, Angela, 35, said neither of them had experienced anything like it during their childhood in Nigeria.

Mrs Egwuatu, an immigration officer, said: ‘At first my feelings were pure horror and now it is pure anger.

‘If he had been carrying a real gun I would have been a widow. It is just ridiculous.

‘I don’t know how a person’s mentality works. Why would a T-shirt get you to the point where you want to shoot someone.’

To the untrained eye, ball-bearing guns like the one used in the attack look every bit like a real firearm.

The potentially lethal weapons are often converted by criminals to fire real bullets, and can be bought easily in high-street shops and on websites.

The Met said it was investigating the incident, which took place in South Norwood, and that police searched a nearby house which the attacker was seen going into.

No one has been arrested.

Define Freshness

Another moment when I wish I had some damn money, these is too fresh, wit some cargo shorts and a lo shirt.


And check out these new Addidas dropping as a part of a collection created by designer Jeremy Scott called The Cobra snake. Footwear in the collection ranges from about $120 to $250. The collection is scheduled to release on February 1, 2009 and will be first launched in select boutiques and fashion doors and a month later in adidas Originals stores.