From Ashy 2 Classy

Stay Up- Yeezy

2009-03-18T15:11:00.007-04:00

People always got something negative to say about Kanye. So from now on everytime somebody tries to discredit or slander my dude I'm gon celebrate him.

Air Yeezy's I gotta get some of these. Vince whats up with that Nike rep we need to be the first ones with these.
via Kanye's Blog "These Be Killing Em In The Club"

Stay Up! (Viagra) Kanye West & 88 Keys
I love this video too, 1st time I enjoyed a video in a while.

Kanye on the Wake Up Show

Baron Davis Writes GlobalGrind.com A Letter

2009-03-13T14:27:00.002-04:00

Wanted to share this with my blog family. Taken From Here http://globalgrind.com/content/492681/Xilla-Blog-A-Letter-From-Baron-Davis/

What's up Global Grind this is your boy BlogXilla, and I got a treat for you. Baron Davis has wrote a letter to the audience of globalGrind.com it's about Gang Violence in America. Check it out. ~ BlogXilla

Dear globalGrind,

On game night, thousands of fans come to watch my teammates and I play ball at the Staples Center. We have fun playing, you all have fun watching, and it's a good time for everyone.

But just a few miles away - where I grew up - there's a war going on in the streets.

Gang violence has become an accepted part of life in South Central LA, taking the lives of so many young black men. The feud between the Crips and Bloods has been going on for decades, but no one seems to understand why.

That's why I've gotten involved with the documentary titled Crips and Bloods: Made in America. This film gives an amazing look inside LA's gang life -- the turf wars, the gang structure, the street rules, and the culture of guns and death. It's told by former gang members, experts, and activists who know first-hand the destruction that gang violence brings to black communities in LA.

I grew up in South Central, and I hate seeing so many other young black men getting caught up in this cycle of gang violence. A basketball scholarship and strong support from my grandmother helped me break through, but most guys aren't so lucky.

It doesn't have to happen like this. Young men don't have to end up in prison or die in the streets. The Crips and Bloods don't have to keep fighting for another 40 years. But to stop the bloodshed, we have to understand why it's happening.

Crips and Bloods: Made in America is a great start. The film doesn't just document the violence in South Central, it helps explain the bloodshed and offers hope that the next generation of kids can escape it. After watching this film, I believe the day will come when neighborhoods in LA aren't run by gangs and rattled by gunshots.

The U.S. just swore in its first black president. There's hope throughout the U.S. -- even in South Central.

Check out the trailer and then ask your friends to watch it too:

A Film Written By Tupac

2009-03-10T12:40:00.003-04:00

Lisa Hobbs at Vibe reports that a film written by the Late Tupac Shakur is set to hit theaters. Besides scribbling lyrics, and detailed poems, the late rapper, actor and activist Tupac Shakur also penned several screenplays before his 1996 murder. One of the scripts, Live 2 Tell, is set to hit theaters by 2010. Live 2 Tell revolves around an ex-drug dealer attempting to get his life back on track after escaping a violent past. Shakur wrote the film while serving out his 1995 prison term for sexual assault. He had plans to play the leading role. Shakur’s mother and estate-holder, Afeni Shakur, sold the rights of the film to Insomnia Productions. According to Allhiphop.com, the film is set to be produced by Hustle and Flow producer Preston Holmes. Casting is reported to begin by early April. I think Afeni needs to hold on to all the Pac's material, besides that he had dreams of releasing and those films his-self so instead of her selling his stuff she needs to be looking for investors or getting distribution and trying to maintain ownership.

Keri Hilson..Who?

2009-03-10T12:35:00.002-04:00

I haven't posting in a while been kinda busy trying to get my portfolio site and everything else together. I got stuck working on a web design for a client and starting reading crunktastical.net and when I saw the YouTube clip of the day I knew I had to post it. Excuse some of the language, but this is hilarious.

I'm Feeling These

2009-02-24T17:56:00.002-05:00

I'm so ol school so it's only right that I gotta get me a pair of these Nike Vintage Blazer High, and um I think the varsity red ones will due.

A Good Example Of The Power Of Words…Or Should I Say A Word?

2009-02-24T17:45:00.002-05:00

Taken From TheThinkMovement.com
What's Your Favorite Use???

Pure Talent!

2009-02-24T17:30:00.001-05:00

Chi Town stand up.

The Truth About Facebook

2009-02-18T09:05:00.004-05:00

I saw this on the Streetknowledge blog and it had me scared this is crazy and I knew I little about their policies and procedures but I didn't know it was like this. Taken from streetknowledge.wordpress.com: This is a visual presentation of a story we ran the other day about Facebook acquiring perpetual ownership over everything its users post on its platform. Scary when you think about some of the things I’ve read about people on the ‘Book. Furthermore this video provides the links that track back the investment money to government agencies whose sole interest is to gather as much information on folks as possible, thus establishing motive for claiming ownership over everything people put on Facebook. Sh*t, they might actually be responsible for that annoying “25 Things…” viral thread that’s all over Facebook.

My New Favorite Song

2009-02-17T10:42:00.002-05:00

This is my new favorite song, I play it every morning just to remind myself that I'm Amazing!

Classic Of The Day

2009-02-15T19:54:00.002-05:00

Because its Valentine's weekend and all, I gotta post a R&B classic for today. This used to be my joint right here, I thought Lauren was singing to me. This one is dedicated to you baby..

Maino Predictions Came True

2009-02-15T10:57:00.002-05:00

Remember I posted the track "Predictions" by Maino last month and he gave his predictions on what was gonna happen in 09, well we're only like what 2 months in and like 5 of them have come to pass, check out which ones.

The New Cool

2009-02-15T09:37:00.003-05:00

Last night I was reading some blogs on globalgrind.com and a came across a post written by Kevin Liles. If you don't know who Kevin Liles is he's the Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group which is only the largest independent music content company in world. Not only Kevin Liles legendary in the music industry, I mess wit him because he started off as intern at Def Jam Records, and grinded his way to the top. And when I read his entry, I was instantly inspired, and I wanted my people to read it.

Hey, I wanted you guys to read where my head is for 2009. You can check out the full article in the “Executive Decision” column of XXL’s March 2009 issue.

It wouldn’t be me if I didn’t remind each of you that there are 3 kinds of people: people who Make It Happen, people who Watch it Happen and people that Things Happen to. What kind of person are you?

It’s 2009, and, as they say, out with the old and in with new. What old are you getting rid of, and what new are you taking with you? Your past has passed. You lived it, and I hope you learned from it. 365 days of countless new experiences, new conversations, new revelations and new inspirations.

Just in case you didn’t know, Jeezy made it clear: Our President is Black. Not of Black America, but of the United States of America. Queen Latifah reminded us to put “Ladies First,” and now, in 2009, Michelle Obama is our First Lady, carrying with her the soul of Mary J. Blige and the grace and spirit of Beyonce Knowles. Lil Wayne showed us how to still sell “A Milli,” not by just being a rapper, but by making rap his life. T.I. encouraged you to “Live Your Life”, not someone else’s life, taking responsibility for mistakes and evolving into a better man and public
servant.

Will Smith inspired us all to say, “I Am Legend,” and pushed us all to focus on our own “Pursuit of Happyness”. Puffy said “I Am King,” therefore I can do anything; I am what I believe myself to be. And Russell Simmons continues to remind us to relax our minds and let our consciousness be free. Jay-Z reminded us that Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther King Jr. could
march. King marched so that Barack Obama could run. Obama ran so we all could fly.

So spread your wings and fly, because this year there can be no more excuses. Obama’s road to the White House embodied the spirit of Hip-Hop. He encouraged change when some said things were unchangeable. He believed when most said, “You are unbelievable.” He achieved when everyone said it was unachievable. We must all step up, step out on faith, find our will and make it happen. President Obama’s thrill of victory has inspired me to encourage “The New Cool.”

The New Cool is to be presidential: walk presidential, talk presidential and act presidential. No matter what you do, where you are in your life; through crisis, frustration, aggravation, good, bad or sad times. Carry yourself presidential. Dare to dream the big dream and work hard to be an agent of change.

In honor of Black History Month, please celebrate and pray for those who made history before us, and continue to encourage and inspire young America to make their own history after us. The New Cool embodies faith, education, wealth and legacy. I will always encourage you to do you, with one condition: Adopt the New Cool...Be presidential.

God Bless Hip-Hop and God Bless America,

Kevin Liles

R.I.P Jerry LaVigne Jr.

2009-02-13T11:22:00.002-05:00

Check this out this is crazy, 24 year old artist from Miami, FL Jerry LaVigne Jr. is an amazing illustrator, Jerry reports "This is my all pencil portrait of the President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama! Estimated completion time = ....still calculating." -R.I.P. Jerry LaVigne Jr. 1984-Present

Kanye West by R.I.P Jerry LaVigne Jr. 1984-Present

You can contact him here
J_La_84@hotmail.com
http://Add on Myspace
Check out Jerry LaVigne Jr. Tshirts here

New Penny Released Today

2009-02-13T10:22:00.003-05:00

Today is President Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday today and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent, the U.S. Mint will issue four new 1-cent coins. The first will go into circulation today. The rest will be released in each calendar quarter throughout the year. The heads side will bear Lincoln’s likeness. The tails side will have one of four designs depicting aspects of his life. They should have made it out of real copper to honor the man, but wait if they did that it would be worth something.

Get Over It

2009-02-13T09:44:00.002-05:00

Monday Shepard Fairey’s attorneys–the Stanford’s Fair Use Project and a San Francisco law firm–wasted no time, filing suit against the Associated Press over the artitst’s re-purposing of a photograph taken by Mannie Garcia while on assignment for the news agency. Garcia has said:

I would see the artwork, I would photograph it, and think what is with this image? But it didn’t snap. It never occurred to me it was my picture. I thought, ‘that’s familiar.’ …

The San Jose Mercury New reports that Garcia says he never signed an explicit photography contract with the AP and that they hired him for just one month. He adds:
"I feel very proud that I made the photograph. I never would have imagined that it became what it is, and it’s pretty cool. The AP is being very aggressive with Fairey, and I don’t want to be a part of that. My last conversation with the AP was that I own the copyright, and that’s what I’m maintaining." Last week the Associated Press issued a statement saying they had determined that the photograph used in the poster is an AP photo and that its use required permission. The news agency sought credit and compensation (duh) for the use of the image. Hundreds of thousands of the “Hope” version were given away for free by Fairey’s studio as part of grassroots campaigning, while other versions became official Presidential Inaugural Committee merchandise and fine art prints. A different version of Fairey’s image was used on the cover of TIME magazine and a large print hangs in the National Gallery. Fairey received a thank you letter from Barack Obama during the campaign. The Associated Press needs to get over this its not even really there image, the photographer has the rights to it and if he is cool with it why shouldn't they be. It's art work, and I feel like the AP is just trying to capitalize on Shepard Fairey, Get Over It!

Kiss My Ass

2009-02-13T09:39:00.002-05:00

New Jadakiss Mixtape Download it NOW!

2009-02-12T12:10:00.002-05:00

via Associated Press

It was quite a moment at the end of President Obama's town hall meeting in Fort Myers, Fla., yesterday. As The News-Press writes, 19-year-old Julio Osegueda "rocketed from a Cape Coral teenager who flips burgers for $7.85 an hour at a McDonald's to an instant celebrity of sorts." And he got a temporary job. Why did Obama tell the boy you thought I pointed to you but I didn't, that's funny.

Read more about how Julio Osegueda got a job here.

Kobe is a beast.

2009-02-04T09:02:00.002-05:00

Did anyone see the game the other night, Kobe dropped 61 in Madison Square Garden breaking the all time record for most points scored in a game at Madison Square Garden that was held by Jordan. Hate him or Love him, Kobe Bryant is a beast.
Peep some highlights..

Wow: The Scam of the Year

2009-02-04T08:49:00.000-05:00

MY Fox reports " - A Fox 5 investigation exposes a worldwide ATM scam that swindled $9 million and possibly jeopardized sensitive information from people around the world. Law enforcement sources told Fox 5 it's one of the most frightening well-coordinated heists they've ever seen."

Serious Jones vs Charles Hamiliton

2009-01-28T15:22:00.001-05:00

Charles Hamiliton tried to go in on Serious Jones he should have known better..

Your New Drug

2009-01-28T09:56:00.007-05:00

Let me introduce my man FLO, Myspace bio reads "No Hype, Just Facts! It seems there are very few artists you come across nowadays as having “that thing”. The thing that I’m speaking of has what few rappers these days posses: true charisma, heart, posture, a brain of consciousness, skills, talent, relevance, substance, continuity, tone, oh yea and of course, FLO! I want to introduce you to an artist who, at first listen, is automatically and irrevocably known to assist with the revolution of the current urban music scene." This my dude right here, we connected on Twitter which lead me to listen to his music and I was hooked. I had his myspace playlist going like the whole day while I worked one day, I don't know it's just something about his joints they just got a fresh sound. And he comes across as a regular cat who can just FLO, you won't catch him rapping about what he don't have, or what he didn't do..

@PisonFLO
myspace.com/PisonFLO
virb.com/FLO

Street Artist: Poster Boy

2009-01-28T09:07:00.003-05:00

This is truly inspiring right here, man this is crazy. Let's all open up our creativity.. I have been reading up on Poster Boy a street artist from New York, and just about everything he has made is hot. All of his stuff is done with nothing but a razor. I was gonna post a bunch of links and even Youtube clips but yall gotta do your own research, Google him: Poster Boy.

The Late Show - Farewell to George Bush

2009-01-28T08:52:00.001-05:00

With George W. Bush's presidency at an end, Dave presents the final edition of "Great Moments in Presidential Speeches." After watching this clip I realized how big of a nut George W. really was, good riddens.

John Forte Is Home

2009-01-26T21:42:00.004-05:00

I had to update this post when I saw this video.. John Forte listen to this he is a lyrical beast. Welcome Home!!

"Homecoming" John Forte + Talib Kweli from The ICU on Vimeo.
Life has just begun, man I'm so happy for my man, his first cd was hot and I thought we would never hear from him again after seeing his mug shot on the cover of the source. Stay tuned for more video updates..

Somebody Get Me 1 Of These For My Birthday

2009-01-26T08:42:00.002-05:00

This is one of the hottest tees I have seen so far this year. A large would probably work for me and my birthday is March 18, and you can order them HERE!

Kanye Live From Paree

2009-01-26T08:34:00.004-05:00

Stop spreading rumors and down talking my man Yeezy or should I say Martin LOUIE The King Jr. He just gon keep stylin on yall!
via Kanye's Blog

A message from kwest on Vimeo

Photo of the Day

2009-01-23T10:15:00.000-05:00

I couldn't do nothing but start laughing when my boy Vince sent me this picture, his words not mine "Check out your boy hairline he got the sharpie and we aint talking bout the marker" LMAO

I got a little something extra for today, my YouTube clip of the day I think everybody should see this and watch how the youngsters execute this play.
via With Leather
here's video of Ike Nwamu and Deuce Bello of Westchester Country Day School pulling off a designed double alley-oop in a recent high school game. It's ridiculous.

The President's Mind Reader

2009-01-23T09:45:00.002-05:00

When Barack Obama steps up to the podium to deliver his inaugural address, one man standing anonymously in the crowd will be paying especially close attention. Jon Favreau, 27, is, as Obama himself puts it, the president's mind reader. He is one of the youngest chief speechwriters on record in the White House, and, despite being of such tender age, was the lets just say master mind who came up with the content of Obama's Inauguration speech. I feel that the arise to prominence of our first Black President was largely built upon his powers as an orator(I like that word), Obama is well versed in the arts of speech-making though and it's like he can always deliver that "amen" line. But the inauguration speech had to out do all of the ones before.
And I was reading this about Jon Favreau and how he has helped Barack with his speeches and before reading it I would have gave all of that credit to Obama but it seems their are several people who should be thanked for that great inauguration day speech and all the others. I wonder if Martin Luther King Jr. had a chief speechwriter? Nah(shaking head) you think? Read More Here.

The Game vs Snoop Dogg In Celebrity Basketball

2009-01-23T09:12:00.002-05:00

I don't know who they were playing against but it looks like they can play a little bit, I didn't know my Uncle Snoop had moves like that.. Plus the halftime show with the high school band performance is hot, I always enjoy seeing our youth perform. Anytime I see rappers doing positive, it's getting posted on my blog, because you can see the negative on all your other favorite blogs.

Just For Kicks

2009-01-23T08:50:00.005-05:00

This is one of the most unique pairs to drop so far in 2009. This is a pair of extremely limited Nike Flight Lite High part of the White Men Can’t Jump Pack. This is a very unique pair that is limited to less than 72 pairs. This pair of shoes will not be made available any where else but Osneaker.com.

Kanye recently had the shoes he designed for Louie Vutton featured in there show during Fashion Week. A dream come true for Mr. West, and these are kinda hot, maybe if somebody I know wins the Publishing House, I might have some money to grab a pair when they are available in June.

Celebrating this 60 years in the game Adidas is releasing this orginal colorway of their Adidas Top Ten sneaker. I remember I had these in high school one of my favorite Addidas of all time, they're super fresh and mad comfortable to hoop in.

Benjamin Baxby?

2009-01-21T09:41:00.002-05:00

I recently found out that Andre Benjamin bka Andre 3000 just launched his Benjamin Bixby clothing line a little over four months ago. Unfortunately for him, his timing was all wrong, the high-fashion but high-priced concept was launched at the start of one of the worst economic recessions in U.S. history. Although Andre’s clothing line is for the most part fashionable and hip, and I would rock some of his stuff but y'all know times is hard right now and who is going to pay $275 for a Benjamin Bixby sweater vest when we can barely afford to pay the rent and feed our kids? And even if you CAN afford it…you might think twice about copping that new Benjamin Baxby.

WoooHa.com exclusively reports that the Benjamin Bixby clothing line is facing severe financial hardships due to limited sales and excess inventory. Because Andre Benjamin paid so much attention to detail, his clothing line was not cheap to reproduce on a mass scale. Instead, limited quantities of the collection were made and sold primarily online through luxury fashion sites such as Barneys.com. The problem is no one is buying the clothing line because of the high price point and no brand equity. As a result, the Benjamin Bixby clothing line has had to dramaticly drop prices in order to move inventory and prevent retailers from shipping it all back to Mr. Benjamin. Read More HERE

Bigger and Better

2009-01-21T09:26:00.002-05:00

New Mixtape from Biggie hosted by Talib, I appreciate them for releasing this, it gives us a glimpse at what B.I.G might sound like in 09. Download yours now HERE

All songs performed by Notorious BIG
All songs produced by Astronote
1.Intro
2.Young G's (ft. Talib Kweli)
3.N*ggas (ft. Buff1)
4.Don't Stop (ft. Big L)
5.Everyday Struggle (ft. Bahamadia)
6.Interlude #1
7.Party & Bullsh*t (ft. Erykah Badu)
8.Whatchu Want
9.Dangerous MCs (ft. Guilty Simpson & Busta Rhymes)
10.Let's Get It On (ft. Heavy D, 2Pac & Grand Puba)
11.Dead Wrong
12.Interlude #2
13.I'm F*cking You Tonight
14.Come On (ft. Sadat X)
15.Crush On You (ft. Junior Mafia)
16.Victory (ft. Puff Daddy & Busta Rhymes)
17.Outro
18.Bonus: Don't Stop Pt.2 (ft. Big L)

Make History/Stay Fly

2009-01-21T09:01:00.002-05:00

In honor of Black History Month Nike will be releasing htis pair of Air For One’s and they picked the perfect day to display them one day after Martin Luther King’s birthday and on the same day when the first Black President Barack Obama takes office. I think I need a pair of these, they represent exactly what I'm trying to do, Make History and Stay Fly..

The 44th President

2009-01-20T11:28:00.000-05:00

Today Barack Obama took the oath of office and became the 44th President..

A Letter To B.I.G

2009-01-14T16:19:00.002-05:00

This is a hot joint, I heard it a few weeks ago and wanted to post it and Mister Cee was talking all on the track lol. But here it is I don't know if it's the official video or not.

A Couple New Joints I Mess With

2009-01-13T13:05:00.003-05:00

When I first heard the "Hi Hater" joint I was feeling it, I thought it was hot. And I seen Maino on S.M.A.C.K and all that but after hearing this track I am convinced that Maino is nice. He Was going on hard on this track. Check it out.
>Maino-"2009 Predictions"

I rock with B.O.B every since the mixtape came out, and in this point of the game I can appreciate anyone who comes out, who is real and on some different ish.
B.O.B-"In The Sky"

Jim speaks the truth on this joint, a lot of yall say you don't like Jimmy but everytime he come out wit a joint ya knocking it.
Jim Jones-"Religion In My Streets"

(New)Full Notorious Trailer

2009-01-13T12:50:00.003-05:00

Many feel a documentary could have been made by a more significant African American in history, or anybody but the Biggie. Not only that some would say his story is typical to many of the other of us growing up in these streets, and just one of the few that made it.

Lets Invest In Our Children

2009-01-11T12:02:00.002-05:00

This is soo dope! I am amazed everyday by some of the talents and abilities that the youth have today, it's like they're little robots that can do anything they see or hear(crazy). Check out 11-Year-Old Vohn Beatz Making A Beat In His Room, and if you have children, make sure you tell them that they can do anything they want, the possibilites are limitless, all it takes is a little practice and hard work. So, lets invest in our children!!

Ok I Guess

2009-01-11T11:47:00.003-05:00

I really want to stay away from posting celebrity gossip on this blog, but it's like every site I visit somebody is exploring the lives of the famous, and who really cares. But when I saw this I knew I had to post it, we need to discuss this, because I'm confused. Why in the hell would Lisa Bonet name her second child with husband Jason Momoa, Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. And I like Lisa Bonet, I love her organic style but damn, and then Jason's mom attempted to give an explanation via his website: "He was born on the stormiest, rainy night, so Nakoa (warrior)...Mana(strength/spirit) Kaua (rain) po (dark)...." she wrote. "The name was always going to be Nakoa-Wolf, but Jason did the research on first [and] middle name. [The] 2nd middle name, as you know, is Jason's." Ok I understand all of that, cool a very meaningful name, but this kid better be one hell of a speller.

Photos of the Day

2009-01-09T20:04:00.004-05:00

Kanye on the Feburary cover of Vibe

I saw this floating around on a few blogs today. I guess people who voted for McCain don't break the law?

The iPhone Killer

2009-01-09T15:00:00.003-05:00

You seen it here first this is the new Pre made by Palms, due on Sprint in the first half of this year, no pricing yet): It's got a big, 3.1-inch 480 by 320 touch display (yes, with multitouch and an accelerometer), weighs in at 4.8 ounces, and comes with a curved, slide-out keypad. Yes, it does Wi-Fi and 3G (EV-DO Rev. A, to be exact), as well as GPS (with turn-by-turn directions courtesy of TeleNav), stereo Bluetooth, 8GB of internal storage, a 3MP camera, a 3.5mm headset jack, and a removable battery. But the key to the Pre is its OS, and WebOS—previously code-named "Nova"—is one of the hottest mobile platforms I've seen yet, rivaling both Android and Apple's iPhone OS. One of the new features that I think is hot is WebOS's way of letting you handle and sort all your open applications like a deck of cards, so like if you're sending out an email or something you can open up your contacts or any other app and then add content or get back to the email at anytime(now that's hot). I was aroused lol while reading the features, because WebOS also introduces a concept dubbed "Synergy," which all applications can continuously get info from the Web. The best example: WebOS's unified contact list, which seamlessly displays all your contacts and grab their e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and IM handles from Facebook, Gmail, Exchange, you name it(nasty). That's enough to make me say eff T-Mobile and that Fav 5 plan.

Today In Stupid News?

2009-01-09T14:47:00.005-05:00

I was reading the news on Yahoo, which I pretty much do everyday. Today I read 2 articles that had me thinking WTF, and I had to share them.

The first one is just real stupid, some dude found out his bright idea wasn't so bright.

Both articles via Associated Press

Ark. funeral home no haven for meth lab
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – A funeral home might be a place for eternal rest, but police say an Arkansas man saw an opportunity to build a methamphetamine lab undisturbed by the living.

There was just one problem — the funeral home was across the street from the sheriff's office.

Officers say Robert Lee Lewis left the light on in the basement of the Higginbotham Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge on Dec. 3. Officers noticed the light on after hours and walked into the funeral home through an open door.

Inside, police say they found all the components necessary to build a meth lab. Officers arrested the former funeral home employee when he returned.

The 43-year-old faces several drug charges and is free on $2,500 bond pending a Jan. 21 court hearing.

And this one I found to be real interesting, these kids are really special. My first thought was "what were the consequences if they would have been late?"

RI boys accused of stealing car to get to school
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Two Woonsocket High School boys did the right thing by trying to get to school on time. It was the way they got there that police had a problem with. Police told The Call of Woonsocket the boys ages 15 and 16 stole a car Tuesday morning in order to make it to school on time.

Police received a call about a stolen vehicle at about 7:44 a.m.

John Raymond, an officer assigned to the school, found the vehicle in the parking lot.

After questioning some students, he identified two boys he thinks arrived in the car. One was located in class, and the other was in the in-house suspension room with the stolen car's keys in his pocket.

The boys, whose names were not released because they are juveniles, are charged with motor vehicle theft.

Today

2009-01-09T14:47:00.001-05:00

New Young Chris-I'm Good

2009-01-09T14:03:00.002-05:00

What Ever Happen To??

2009-01-08T14:29:00.002-05:00

The other night I was having a conversation with @ TalkHoops on Twitter and the name Khalid El-Aim came up, and instantly I was like wow what happened to my boy. He is my all time favorite college basketball players, might be one of my all time favorite guards at that. I definitely identified with him as a player, because he was a short stocky dude, who had mad handles, super quick and played with a lot of heart. So you know I had to Google him right, and what I found made me smile and I was real happy to see he was doing good(well: if you're reading mom). Khalid is now playing for the Azovmash Mariupol of the Ukrainian basketball league, and I believe they just won a championship and he was MVP of the league. He has his own website www.elaminbasketball.com were he promotes his camps and personal training services. And go figure the kid they always called "chubby" on the court has his own restaurant.
El-Aim's Fish House
2221 W. Broadway Mpls MN
www.efishhouse.com

This Gotta Be One Of My All Time Favorite Songs Right Here!!

2009-01-08T14:15:00.002-05:00

Everytime I hear this it's like I'm hearing it for the first time and be rocking. And it's like I can remember when I was working at Evanston Hospital, and riding wit Dre back out south. Dre had the maroon Lumina like a 98 or something with the limo tent and 2 15 inch Kickers. Man it use to hit so hard.

Classic Of The Day

2009-01-05T17:37:00.002-05:00

This was my stuff right here, one of the only albums I could listen to back in the day cause it wasn't nay cussing on it and Shaq never got the props he deserved as a MC. That whole cd was rocking, and still is today. "Who's gonna stop me, from being outstanding?"

Yeaah A Economic Stimulus Is On The Way

2009-01-05T17:23:00.003-05:00

Taken From Associated Press
WASHINGTON – President-elect Barack Obama describes the economy as "bad and getting worse." He's been on Capitol Hill today, meeting with House and Senate leaders to talk about an economic stimulus plan. Before meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Obama told reporters, "We have to act and act now," in order to break what he called the "momentum of this recession." Obama earlier met with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He said he went to Capitol Hill ahead of his inauguration because "the people's business cannot wait." My only question is that what people are he talking about exactly, because I owe the IRS and they took my last stimulus lol. Second, exactly how does he plan to stimulate the economy, cause I got an idea hit ya boy off wit a little bit of that grant money, and I'll provide for the people.

Lupe Fiasco Now A British Rocker Named Percival Fats?

2009-01-05T16:56:00.002-05:00

via FSD
I’m not 100% sure if this is going to be a side project, or if this is just a one off experiment, but Lupe (or rather, Percival Fats) is now fronting a rock band he is calling Japanese Cartoon, and is singing in a British accent. Ok we asked for more originality in Hip Hop, but damn don't everybody go get all wierd on us.. I don't know, check it out for yourself..
Japanese Cartoon - “Heirplanes”
Japanese Cartoon - "Army"
In other Lupe news, he also recently announced his first single from Everywhere will be “Shining Down” and he also has a DVD dropping in March.

I'm Super Late

2009-01-05T16:26:00.002-05:00

I know I'm super late on this, but I can't let another day go by without having this on my blog, Chi-Town stand up. Mikkey Halsted-Liquor Store

My 5 Most Slept On Albums of 08

2009-01-02T20:40:00.002-05:00

I wanted to post some of the albums that I think didn't get enough play in 08, so to all my people if you slept I'm definitely put you on right now.

#1. Little Brother "And Justus For All" I don't think they ever get the credit they deserve, and this album was hot.

#2. Gnarls Barkley "The Odd Couple" They bounced right back from crazy, I'm Going On was my ish and it's one of those albums you can just let play.

#3. 88 Keys "The Death Of Adam" This is definitely what I would play when I needed to take a break from that Jeezy. My man Eighty Ocho is on some different ish, and is differently a fresh, creative artist. Dirty Peaches and Stay Up Viagra w/ Kanye be rocking.

#4. QTip The Renaissance I hope yall didn't sleep on this one in 08 we were blessed to have The Abstract release an album and it was hot another cd I would put on and let play all the way through. My favorite song on there is the one with him and Norah Jones Life Is Better.

And last I would have to give it to Anthony David "Acey Duecy" there was like at least 4 tracks on here that I would dedicate to my boo. Anthony David be holdin it down for the fellas on the R&B side, and he don't be on no I'm Put You To Bed or I Can't Live Without You type ish, he's a real soulful dude. Definitely a must hear, even Michelle Obama said she had this in her Ipod.

Fox News Displays Magic Negro Message On New Years

2009-01-02T17:51:00.002-05:00

This is crazy, I can't believe this is actually going on in 09, and I haven't heard anybody speak out on it.

Starting Off The New Year, I Want Everybody To Know That..

2009-01-01T22:37:00.003-05:00

"We are the children of those who chose to survive."
-Nana Poussaint in Daughters of the Dust

If you ever doubted your ability to survive look at who you came from. Don't limit yourself to parents and grandparents, go all the way back to the root. In your family line is the genius of those who were born into a barren land and built the pyramids. In the oasis of your mind is the conscience of those who charted the stars, kept time by the sun and planted by the moon. In the center of your being is the strength of those who planted crops, toiled in the fields, and banqueted on what others discarded. In the light of your heart is the love of those who bore the children who were sold away only to one day hang from a tree. In the cells of your blood stream is the memory of those who weathered the voyage, stood on blocks, found their way through the forest and took their case to the supreme court. With all that going on for you what are you worried about. We are the children of those who chose to survive. I move in the power of a mighty past.
TAKEN FROM Iyanla Vanzant's Acts of Faith Daily Mediatation for People of Color

WITH THAT BEING SAID LET'S GRIND IN 09!!

Jordan's 09

2009-01-01T13:27:00.002-05:00

These are the new Jordan's that are supposed to be released in Feb. 2009, check out the detailed designs made to try and slow down bootleggers.

Happy New Year!! 08 Was beautiful, I learned a lot and grew even more to sum it up I'M GETTIN GROWN..

2009-01-01T12:40:00.004-05:00

This is the perfect song to explain some of my current thoughts and feelings.."times changed but it feels the same, there's no telling what tommorow will bring
even if i could i wouldn't change a thing
lord i know i'm not here to stay but thanks for waking me up today
prepare me for what may come my way
say young man, there's no need to cry, cause i know we will get by
look your dysnasty in the eye
see everyday my heart burns to try, we gotta walk before we learn to fly
and we all gotta earn to die"
-Cee Lo
Gettin' Grown WATCH VIDEO HERE

Wow, I need one of these.

2008-12-29T15:14:00.003-05:00

LG ELECTRONICS Unveils State of Art Mobile — a 3G Watch Phone

The gadget is a mobile you wear on your wrist and looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Using 3G technology, LG has created the phone so you can make video calls.
The watch has a touchscreen for use with dialling, with an integrated speaker and camera allowing you to make video calls over a high speed internet connection. You can also listen to MP3s on the LG watch phone plus it transforms text to speech and recognises voices. LG has confirmed the watch phone will be available in Europe next year.

EAT, SHIT, DIE!

2008-12-29T13:54:00.001-05:00

This is my ish right here.. listen to Ye preach, "what would you sacrifice for all the fame and the flashing lights?"

1 Of The Reasons I love Walmart

2008-12-28T13:44:00.002-05:00

Rumors have been flying the last few months that Walmart would be selling IPhones, well all the rumors have been confirmed and sales begin today. It's official today December 28, 2008 you can get Apple's iconic smartphone for the low, low price of $197 for the 8GB version and $297 for the 16 gig. Thank god for Walmart.

Funkey Fresh

2008-12-28T13:34:00.003-05:00

I saw this new clothing line Funkey Flash Back featured on SwaggNews.com and I was feeling a couple of their tees. Check Out FunKeyFlashBack.com

The Reason For My Lack Of Blog Motivation

2008-12-22T12:40:00.003-05:00

If you haven't signed up, please do and follow me. Twitter is my latest addiction, and everytime I try to leave, something keeps pulling me back. Twitter is like a microblog/chat service, that all starts by answer the question "What Are You Doing?" Check it out www.twitter.com
Some cool people to follow:
@NaturallyLovely
@Dre14
@JayBiscuit
@HelenGibson
@TiffiGurrl

Is This Good Or Bad?

2008-12-22T12:23:00.001-05:00

Some might say this is just a cute girl dancing but when you think about it are we exposed our children to the right things and if she can recite Beyonce's lyrics and dance moves what else can she do. I think its crazy how kids these days can soak up about anything they hear or see, isn't our responsibility to make sure they are soaking up the right things?

Photos of the Day

2008-12-22T11:59:00.000-05:00

I'm a little late with these..should've posted them friday. Made me see Obama in a new light..

**Bonus Flick**

97 Year Old Women Wins The Lottery

2008-12-19T18:42:00.003-05:00

This is crazy right here, a 97 year old women hits the jackpot on a million dollar lotto ticket. She originally thought it was a losing ticket and threw it down, and can you dig this the clerk returned the ticket and told the lady she was a winner(couldn't have been me). Watch Video Here.

Photo of the Day

2008-12-19T17:19:00.001-05:00

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today"
-Malcolm X

Might Be Worth Going To See

2008-12-19T17:09:00.002-05:00

After seeing the trailer for Will Smith's new movie 7 Pounds again, I might wanna go check it out. It started today and I aint got no(wow, I aint got no, my mom would kill me) money right now but if something changes I might have to take my boo to see it.

Bring On The Food Stamps

2008-12-19T12:39:00.005-05:00

via Associated Press
Arkansas family welcomes 18th child, a girl
My only question is how are they gon feed all of these little jokers, congrats though..

ROGERS, Ark. – An Arkansas woman has given birth to her 18th child. Michelle Duggar delivered the baby girl by Caesarean section Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers. The baby, named Jordyn-Grace Makiya Duggar, weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

"The ultimate Christmas gift from God," said Jim Bob Duggar, the father of the 18 children. "She's just absolutely beautiful, like her mom and her sisters."

The Duggars now have 10 sons and eight daughters.

Jim Bob Duggar said Michelle started having contractions Wednesday night. She needed the C-section, her third, because the baby was lying sideways. Jim Bob said both baby and mother were doing well Thursday night.

"We both would love to have more," he said.

The cable network TLC broadcasts a weekly show about the Duggars, called "17 Kids and Counting." Chris Finnegan of TLC — which handles public relations for the Duggar family — said the show's name would be updated to account for the latest addition to the family. He said TLC also will air a show Monday on the baby's delivery.

Jim Bob Duggar is 43, a year older than his wife. Their oldest child, Joshua, is 20.

The other Duggar children, in between Joshua and Jordyn-Grace, are Jana, 18; John-David, 18; Jill, 17; Jessa, 16; Jinger, 14; Joseph, 13; Josiah, 12; Joy-Anna, 11; Jeremiah, 9; Jedidiah, 9; Jason, 8; James, 7; Justin, 6; Jackson, 4; Johannah, 3; and Jennifer, 1.

"Our whole family is excited about Jordyn's addition to our family," Jim Bob Duggar said. "She's just perfect in every way."

(This version CORRECTS the name of the Duggars' TLC show to '17 Kids and Counting,' not 'Seventeen and Counting.'))

Get Familar: Taalam Acey

2008-12-17T16:53:00.002-05:00

I first got turned on to Taalam Acey when he did the "True Lies"
poem on the Cynthia McKinney documentary "Blackout"(Get Familar with Cynthia McKinney too by the way and watch the documentary too if you haven't already) and became a instant fan. Anybody who knows me saw a couple of his performances on my old Myspace page. He is an amazing Artist, Poet, Writer, Spoken Word Performer. I have been following him on Twitter and saw a update that said that he did his best work in 10 years "5 women" so I checked it out and it's a crazy piece I don't even think I know any words Fly enough to describe. Get Familar!!
WWW.TAALAMACEY.COM
TAALAMACEY.BLOGSPOT.COM

New Jeezy "Who Dat" Released Today

2008-12-17T13:04:00.008-05:00

Hot Video right here, I have been on my 808s and Heartbreak but that Jeezy rockin too

JEEZY GIVES AWAY TOYS AT WALMART
Real people do real things, and its a beautiful thing that he is giving something back to the community, I think thats big and others should follow suit.

The Apple Don't Fall Far From The Tree

2008-12-17T00:25:00.000-05:00

Barry Sanders Jr. scores 64yrd touchdown

Just For Kicks

2008-12-15T17:43:00.001-05:00

Another Jordan set I would buy if I could afford em, set to be released sometime in 09

Must See

2008-12-15T17:05:00.002-05:00

SOME MUST SEE VIDEOS FOR TODAY
I saw this at Crunktastical.net Pure Comedy Check Out More Fuckery here.

D Wade Making O.J. Mayo Fall

Jaime Foxx Clowing On Terrance Howard

Yeah, What Busta Talking About!

2008-12-15T16:41:00.005-05:00

Even though it be jammin' I found Busta Rythmes song "Arab Money" to be a little disrespective and racist. But I do see where he was trying to go with it, but instead of saying a arabic prayer and saying "we getting Arab Money" he should have just said "we getting Prince Alwaleed bin Talal money" (a month full, I know). Prince Alwaleed is the richest Arab with a networth of 17 BILLION DOLLARS!! Down 4 Billion since last year because of his gamble with CitiGroup. It was reported yesterday Sunday December 14, that the Prince who is super, super, ultra-rich is also getting pinched by the global financial crisis. INTERESTED IN BIG MONEY READ ON..

Taken From The Hoffington Post
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Saudi prince who owns a double-decker “flying palace” and recently raised his bet on Citigroup lost $4 billion in the past year, according to a published report Sunday, showing that even the ultra-rich are getting pinched by the global financial crisis.

The pain is relative, of course. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal remains the world’s richest Arab with a net worth of about $17 billion as of Dec. 2, Dubai-based magazine Arabian Business reported in its annual ranking. That is nearly twice as much as the second-richest on the list, but a considerable drop from the $21 billion the magazine said the prince was worth a year ago.

Arabian Business said it based its figure on a direct review of the prince’s holdings and a face-to-face meeting with the man who’s been dubbed “the Arabian Warren Buffett.”

An official at Kingdom Holding Co., Alwaleed’s investment company, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Alwaleed last month announced he would raise his stake in ailing banking giant Citi to 5 percent from less than 4 percent. The move has failed to significantly boost the bank’s share price.

The Saudi royal’s controlling stake in Kingdom Holding, which invests in well-known companies such as computer maker Apple Inc. and Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp., accounts for nearly $8 billion of his wealth, the magazine said.

Alwaleed also owns Middle East media company Rotana Holding, and controls more than $3 billion worth of real estate, including a 124 acre personal resort complete with a private zoo.

And then there’s the Airbus A380 “superjumbo” jet Alwaleed bought and had outfitted for his personal use. It’s valued at $330 million _ a little less than the price tag for his other two jetliners combined.

No. 2 on the list with $9.6 billion is Nasser al-Kharafi, a Kuwaiti businessman who holds the Middle East franchise for chains such as KFC, Hardee’s and Pizza Hut. He’s also the largest shareholder of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.

Another prominent name on the list: the Bin Laden family, which makes its money in the construction business. Arabian Business puts the net worth of the clan, which has tried to distance itself from its most notorious member, at $7.2 billion _ good for seventh place.

Altogether, the magazine said the world’s 50 richest Arabs lost a combined $25 billion amid the global meltdown, much of it since the end of summer like investors elsewhere.

“The surprise is how much money everyone has lost,” Anil Bhoyrul, editorial director of Arabian Business publisher ITP Executive Publishing Ltd., said in an interview. “The list we published is a lot different than the list we originally put together only a few months ago.”

Picture of the Day

2008-12-14T02:02:00.000-05:00

Michael Jackson dressed up like who??!! Your Comments..

Hot Joint

2008-12-14T01:58:00.003-05:00

I know I'm kinda late but I'm just getting on Charles Hamilton, but this joint is hot right here. I think he on some different ish, and at this point it's necessary. Rock wit em.

I Gotta Get One Of These

2008-12-14T01:54:00.002-05:00

I gotta get one of these, I know I can get a lot done on one of these. I be having like 3 windows open now with like 4 tabs on each window, crazy. It's just a concept right now, so we'll see if Mac Life will decide to release it.

I Told You These Was Hott, Baby

2008-12-14T01:50:00.002-05:00

I just told Asya when we saw the black one that I was gonna grab me one of these. I been thought the calculator watches was hott..And now they just got a little more wavier.

Classic of the Day

2008-12-11T19:06:00.002-05:00

I don't have many readers but the few I have asked me what happened to the classic of the day.. So I gotta bring it back and I'll try to stay on top of it, if you got any suggustions hit me up...This was my joint right here I used to be like "yeah thats me, call me D-Nice"

Laugh of the Day

2008-12-11T10:58:00.003-05:00

This is halarious I got the link off of Nerd At The Cool Table. Keith Sweat most be broke like the rest of us. Man I can't wait til this recessions over. Check it out "Keith Sweat's Mcdonalds Chicken Nugget Club"

Thoughts Are Spirtual Energy

2008-12-11T10:14:00.002-05:00

I came across this site today and the things that were on it where on it were expressing my thoughts, things I'm trying to practice and even things I have been telling friends. But what I was to post was I scripture I saw on there "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7 and this passage. There are times when we are thinking negative thoughts or sometimes even evil thoughts. I don't think I need to give examples because we've all been there. But if we learn to look at thought as spiritual energy, it may be a little easier for us to get ourselves together. When our thoughts are negative or fueled by unproductive emotions we are creating a negative energy field around us. Most of us know this conceptually but we can't quite wrap our minds around how powerful we really are. And moreover we don't realize that thoughts=spiritual energy. Check Out the site

New Young Chris

2008-12-10T18:38:00.001-05:00

He goin hard on here too, they need to gon and drop the album already..

Remember These

2008-12-10T15:54:00.001-05:00

They re-released the old Scottie Pippens, the white ones was hot too

Photo of the Day

2008-12-10T15:25:00.003-05:00

It's a recession even Beyonce eating Roman Noodles..We should ask Jay if Sasha can make some Fierce oodles n noodles. Nah I just playing

Couldn't Have Been Me

2008-12-10T15:00:00.001-05:00

Why couldn't this happen to me, I would have been on lol

New Web Browser Just For Blacks?

2008-12-10T14:31:00.003-05:00

Recently released was Blackbird Web Browser "the web browser for the african american community" created by Mozilla the creators of Firefox. Is this a good or bad thing? I mean do we really need our own web browser? We all do browse the internet the same don't we? Or is this a form of restitution for all that we've been through. We should be satisfied now right I mean we got I black president, and even a black web browser. Which is about the only difference between Blackbird and Firefox the black UI(user interface yall). Oh yeah I almost forgot it comes with a set of bookmarks preloaded that are supposed to be of interest to the black community. How do they know what the black community likes? And did we really need that I mean black people know how to use Google don't we??

You BIG BABY

2008-12-09T23:39:00.002-05:00

Glen "Big Baby" Davis crying after K.G. yells @ him.. He too big to be crying like that

The Dark Knight

2008-12-09T21:22:00.003-05:00

Batman The Dark Knight was released on DVD today. FInally now I get to see what all the hype is about, I wanted to go to the movies and see it and I don't think I had any movey at the time.. And today I celebrate, first: beating all the unemployed people to the RedBox, second: I get to see The Dark Knight and it only cost me $1!

She Likes Em??

2008-12-08T10:45:00.003-05:00

My girl told me that these were fly, so I guest if she had some money and she bought em for me, I would wear them?? LA based brand Crooks & Castle will be joining the sneaker game by collaborating Vans. Mocked after the Fremont High model, and they are suppose to come in white and black colorways with Crooks’ red/green/black strap accents just like the Gucci’s. Scheduled release early spring of ’09

Crooks & Castles
8021 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90046
323.944.0576

Hackers Create “Koobface” Virus Attacks Facebook, Myspace

2008-12-08T10:37:00.002-05:00

I was reading this on StreetKnowledge.comand I just wanted to spread word..

BOSTON (Reuters) - Facebook’s 120 million users are being targeted by a virus dubbed “Koobface” that uses the social network’s messaging system to infect PCs, then tries to gather sensitive information such as credit card numbers.

It is the latest attack by hackers increasingly looking to prey on users of social networking sites.

“A few other viruses have tried to use Facebook in similar ways to propagate themselves,” Facebook spokesman Barry Schnitt said in an e-mail. He said a “very small percentage of users” had been affected by these viruses.
Read more here

Aint Nobody Doing It Like TALKBOX KID!!

2008-12-06T15:35:00.003-05:00

I saw this video on withoutapause.com and I had to post it, this is hands down the funniest thing I have seen in months. Wow. Talk Box Kid

I'm Ready to Fight

2008-12-06T10:57:00.003-05:00

I'm to fight anybody from Stephen Colbert on down, why everybody hatin and talkin down on Yeezy. Most rappers is mad they can't do what he do, lets take 50 for instance member he was talking ish before 808s came out, what he say "he aint wanna hear that because he aint in love" or something like that. He wanna be like Kanye though he got the little track using the autotune on "I Can't Believe It" and we all know he would love to sell as many records. I understand people might be a little upset cause he switched it up on this album, if I could have it my way every song he did would sound like "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" wit a cold sample and crazy rhymes. But I feel his new ish just the same, listen to the music, give it a chance and appreciate what he's doing.

THEY USED STREET LIGHTS ON Greys Anatomy BY THE WAY!!

This is hott right here..

2008-12-05T20:59:00.000-05:00

Drawdio??

2008-12-05T14:59:00.002-05:00

This is hot right here and if a had a dub to spear I would definitely cop one. Designed by Adafruit (in collaboration with Jay Silver) Drawdio is an analog synthesizer circuit that straps to any soft-leaded pencil, and lets you crank out electronic sounds while you sketch. This is dope you can produce your own sonic creations simply by doodling on a piece of paper. Read More here.

Epic Fail Of The Week

2008-12-04T00:22:00.001-05:00

This is halarious right here

Go Get It

2008-12-03T02:52:00.003-05:00

Scarface 9th studio album came out, I can't wait to hear it. I can always count on Face to come with some real ish. We definitely need him in this stage of the game.

"Can't Get Right"

Get Educated, Get Tested, Get Treated, Get Envolved

2008-12-01T17:49:00.003-05:00

I never knew that Decemember 1 was recognized as World Aids Day, to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education regarding a leading killer of black men and women. Many of those who are infected with the disease are unaware of their HIV status and may unknowingly transmit the virus to others. This is why it’s critical for us all to get educated, get tested, get treated and get involved!
Since 1981, more than 25 million people have died of AIDS and young people account for half of all new HIV infections worldwide. Additionally, AIDS is the leading cause of death of blacks between the ages of 25–44. If everyone were tested and treated regularly, according to a recent study by The Lancet, new HIV cases could be reduced by 95% within 10 years. Stopping AIDS is like learning your ABCs: Abstain, Be faithful and Condom use.

Pornography In Public

2008-11-30T01:31:00.000-05:00

This is crazy right here, I never would have imagined that people be on that for real. Now I'm mad too, cause I can remember goin down there many days and not being able to get on a computer because it was so crowed, I see why.

"The hood love to listen to Jeezy and Weezy and oh yeah Yeezy"

2008-11-30T01:06:00.003-05:00

I mess with Kanye hard, he is definitely one of the few brothers that I do admire what he does. And I don't care what nobody says that 808s and Heartbreak go hard, and he the first rapper to come out with a shoe that wasn't wack! The internet has been buzzing with talk about his new clothing line and everything, and they got a article at OnSmash.com and it was saying the the Nike Air Yeezy will be released sometime in March of 09 and he will start selling some items from the clothing line in January.. Stay tuned Pastell

Kanye West Interview W/ Angie Martinez

Earl

2008-11-28T23:47:00.000-05:00

A lot of people will admit that E-40 is the King of the Bay but thats where it stops, you gotta realize that he has been in the game for a minute, he made it pass where most rappers fall off and he be coming with those lyrics. Gon rock wit em for a minute and say EARL!!

Cadillac Records

2008-11-28T23:04:00.002-05:00

Are you excited next friday 12/5 we get to see Cadillac Records. I don't know, it might be alright though, but I'll wait for the DVD release. What do yall think..

When Did Shopping Become Deadly?

2008-11-28T22:34:00.003-05:00

2 dead after shots fired in SoCal Toys 'R' Us
By GILLIAN FLACCUS

PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Two men were shot to death in a crowded toy store Friday in a confrontation apparently involving rival groups, city officials said. The officials said they were told the men shot each other, but investigators remained tight-lipped.

The violence erupted on Black Friday, the traditional post-Thanksgiving start of the holiday shopping surge, but authorities indicated it was not prompted by a shopping frenzy.

The Palm Desert Police Department received calls of shots fired just after 11:30 a.m. and found the two men dead.

Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Dennis Gutierrez confirmed there was a fight but said it was not over a toy.

He released little information at a news conference five hours after the shooting but emphasized there were no outstanding suspects and that no one was arrested. Detectives were reviewing security video and interviewing witnesses, he said.

The incident occurred near the front of the store in the check-out area. Gutierrez said

Palm Desert Councilman Jim Ferguson said police told him two men with handguns shot and killed each other. Ferguson said he asked police whether the incident was a dispute over a toy or whether it was gang-related. He said police told him they were not going to release further details until the victims' relatives were notified.

"I think the obvious question everyone has is who takes loaded weapons into a Toys "R" Us?" he said. "I doubt it was the casual holiday shopper."

Gutierrez would not respond when asked if the violence was gang-related.

City spokeswoman Sheila Gilligan said police told her the shooting broke out between "two groups of individuals that have a dispute with each other."

Ray Turner, 20, said he was two aisles away when two women began shouting and screaming at each other and he had a clear view of the fight until a crowd clustered around them. Both women had children, he said.

"We thought it was just a fight and then someone yelled, 'He's got a gun. He's got a gun.' You really couldn't see nothing because there was a crowd," said Turner.

Rafael Gomez, 11, said he and his father had been in the store about 20 minutes before the shooting but were in a nearby Pizza Hut when they saw people pouring out of the store screaming.

"We just saw them running and crying. I was kind of scared," Gomez said. "We got lucky."

Toys "R" Us issued a statement expressing outrage over the violence.

"We are working closely with local law enforcement officials to determine the specific details of what occurred," the statement said. "Our understanding is that this act seems to have been the result of a personal dispute between the individuals involved. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to associate the events of today with Black Friday."

Sarah Pacia of Cathedral City told The Desert Sun newspaper she was in the store with her two boys, ages 4 and 6, looking at coloring books when she heard a commotion in the next aisle. She thought it was people rushing to get a sale item. Then she heard three or four shots.

She said she froze, and store employees calmly escorted her out of the store.

"This is Toys "R" Us. There are kids shopping in there," Pacia said. Her son Jayden, 4, was clinging to her leg. He told her he didn't want to die, she said.

Palm Desert is a resort town about 120 miles east of Los Angeles.

Wal-Mart worker dies after shoppers knock him down
By COLLEEN LONG

New York - A worker died after being trampled by a throng of unruly shoppers when a suburban Wal-Mart opened for the holiday sales rush Friday, authorities said.

At least three other people were injured.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., in Bentonville, Ark., would not confirm the reports of a stampede but said a "medical emergency" had caused the company to close the store, which is in Valley Stream on Long Island.

Nassau County police said the 34-year-old worker was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at about 6 a.m., an hour after the store opened. The cause of death was not immediately known.

A police statement said shortly after 5 a.m., a throng of shoppers "physically broke down the doors, knocking (the worker) to the ground." Police also said a 28-year-old pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for observation and three other shoppers suffered minor injuries and were also taken to hospitals.

The dead worker's name was not released.

"Local authorities are looking into the situation," said Wal-Mart representative Dan Fogleman. But he said it would be "inappropriate for me to share any additional information" until authorities investigate further.

Shoppers around the country lined up early outside stores in the annual bargain hunting ritual known as Black Friday. Many stores open early and stay open late. The Valley Stream Wal-Mart usually opens at 9 a.m.