NEW VIDEO: Young Jeezy Ft. Kanye West - Put On AKA "The Recession Special"

Earliness in full effect!

Rick "I Need To Make 10 Million A Year Just To Feel Comfortable, And I Dont Make 10 Million From Rap So You Do The Math" Ross = Donny Brasco?

The sad part about this is that Rick Ross's insistance on denying his past is the only thing that continues to even make this a credible story. Yeah, I bet that Rick Ross DOES know a gang of niggas doing "20-to-life" ... he had the jails "locked down" literally ... lol. I mean, did anybody really believe that he knew Noriega OR that he was "rich off cocaine" before rap? Who cares if Rick Ross was a C.O.? Apparently, Rick Ross cares.

Son can definitely rap and he makes good music, but, when your entire career is based on being a drug dealer, you can't be surprised when people call you out for being the exact opposite of a drug dealer. I'll never understand why he and other rappers like him think (particularly in this technologial 24-7 news cycle media age) that they can outrun the truth. There's no future in frontin'. My advice to William Roberts is to let this situation go, stop claiming that the pictures have been photoshopped and get back to making that dope boy music my nig! Please exit The Wonderful World of Make Believe stage left.

UPDATE: ALLEGED COPY OF RICK ROSS'S CORRECTION'S OFFICER PAY STUB!

Whose House Is For Sale? Run's House!

Run's House Property Listing @ Weichert.Com

XXL Magazine Double Covers Sept. 2008 - On Newsstands Next Week!

Sure Inga's nuttier than a Christmas fruitcake, but aint too many shorties in the game can see her on the M-I-C. Welcome back Fox. You already know, Jeezy's my nigga. Cop both covers.

Sanaa Lathan & Nia Long Lend Their Voices To "The Cleveland Show"!

Admittedly, I was a late convert to the whole "Family Guy" phenomenon, but it is now 1 of my favorite TV shows. Let's see if they can once again spin comedy gold with this spin-off series.

"Two of the most beautiful actresses in black Hollywood are getting a bit animated with their next gigs.

Sanaa Lathan and Nia Long are on board for 'The Cleveland Show,' a spin-off of the popular very adult-friendly animated series 'The Family Guy.'

Earlier this week, casting was announced for the show, which will center around the character Cleveland Brown – which is voiced by white actor Mike Henry.Lathan, who starred in films such as 'Brown Sugar' and 'Love & Basketball' will play Cleveland's wife, Donna, while Long, who starred in last season's ABC drama series 'Big Shots,' will voice the character of rebellious stepdaughter Roberta."

Read The Full Story Here: Sanaa Lathan & Nia Long "All In The Family" @ Black Voices Blogs.

Air Jordan 6 Infrared Fusions!

Dammit man! These beauties aint scheduled to drop until 2009. You already know that I'm trying to get these early. The hunt begins.

Picture Courtesy Of: Niketalk.Com

Action Park AKA Traction Park: "This Used To Be My Playground."

Action Park T.V. Commercial Circa 1988


From Wikipedia:
"Its popularity went hand in hand with a reputation for poorly-designed, unsafe rides; inattentive, underaged, underpaid and sometimes under-the-influence employees[2]; equally intoxicated and underprepared visitors — and the poor safety record that followed from this perfect storm of circumstances. At least six people are known to have died as a result of mishaps on rides at the park, and it was nicknamed "Traction Park",[3] "Accident Park",[4] "Class Action Park", "Danger Park" and "Death Park" by doctors at nearby hospitals due to the number of severely injured parkgoers they treated."

Traction Park?  Class Action Park?  How hilarious are those names?  Word up, me and my barber were just reminiscing about this spot and Dorney Park the other day yo.  This was 1 of the main Fresh Air Fund/Summer Camp/Family day trip getaway destinations for kids in the NY/NJ/CT Tri-State are in the 80's and 90's.  According to Wikipedia, Action Park was once the MOST dangerous amusement park in the country!  Seriously, I never knew shit was like that there.

Read The Full Story Here: Action Park Entry @ Wikipedia

NEW MUSIC: Swizz Beats - That Oprah + Grow Up.

Slowly, but surely, Swizz Beatz is becoming 1 of my favorite artists to listen to simply because he is expanding Hip Hop music's boundaries creatively AND his lyrical references (much like mine) introduce his audience to a new tax bracket. There's a beautiful and luxurious world out there, don't get stuck on Arabian scarfs, SZ: smedium t-shirts and replica Louis Vuitton Millionaire shades ... lol. Please award yourself yet another gold star if, after listening to this song, you know who Carlos Slim is (HINT: He is Mexican, but he is the furthest thing from a migrant worker). He sampled that awesome new Coldplay song too! Good shit!

Download/Streaming Link: Swizz Beatz Is Trying To Get That Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, that Oprah.

Grow Up: As mentioned in the 1st part of this post, I respect where Swizz Beatz procures his style cues from (I am now willing to give him a pass on that Kid Robot fuckery). This is son's 2nd straight entry in the "Grow Up" section ... that's saying something yo. Anyway, in the picture below, the piece on the right is inspired by British art world sensation Damien Hirst's actual 100 million dollar VVS diamond encrusted skull installation work and the piece on the left, well, that just looks like a painting of Bela Lugosi as Dracula. Either way, both are MUCH better than Shawty Lo's "crack" medallion! Be different.

The White Castle Crumbles: Scott Storch Scorched His Mini-Fortune!

See, now THIS is why stereotypes can be dangerous and incredibly inaccurate. Not all Jewish people are good with money. Scott Storch over-played himself. He'll be aight though. I knooooooooooow that Timbaland is about to do a cycle of roids and is laughing his ass off right now!

Once a top producer, Storch's musical empire falls
July 18, 2008, 7:21 AM EST

Just a few years ago, Scott Storch was one of the top producers in pop music, living in a $10.5 million mansion on an exclusive Miami island, driving a phalanx of luxury cars and dating the likes of Paris Hilton and Lil Kim.

Nowadays, Scott Storch, 34, is missing in action. He owes over $500,000 in real estate taxes and had a warrant out for his arrest when he failed to show up in court in a child-support case last month. He has not had a top 10 hit in three years. He still has his waterfront marble mansion, but his lawyer, Guy Spiegelman, says Storch is attempting to refinance it after a "catastrophic occurrence this year" resulting from "mismanagement." Storch no longer works with his old manager or publicist. He hasn't talked to either of his children in months.

Read The Full Story Here.

The Talented Ms. Trina.

The occasionally "Baddest Bitch" is shooting a new video with Killa Mike for some song off of some album that was released whenever. Do ya thing ma!

Milani Rose: Random Pictures & Behind-The-Scenes Photoshoot Vid!

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A Rose By Any Other Name: Sexymilani.Com Photoshoot @ Dimewars.Com

"When I Was 5 Years Old, I Realized There Was A Road."

I love this song! I just want all of you to know that, if I sometimes post less than @ other times, it's simply because I'm on the same road as the Kool G.enius (yes, that's what the "G" stands for) of Rap was ... the grind - studio OR street - don't stop homie. The road definitely aint yellow, but, today, it might be paved with pave' stones.

Nas Ft. Keri Hilson - Jimmy Kimmel Live 07-16-08

Well, well, well! This was a good performance indeed and Nasir didn't even forget his lyrics this time ... lol. On another note, early reports say that Nas might do close to 200,000 in his 1st week of sales. Hip Hop has had a few strong showings on the charts lately ... that's good for everybody yo.

Hero Jim Kim Live
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Video Courtesy Of: Yardie 4 Life.

Hebrew Israelite Makes Cracker Cry Salty Tears.

Shout Out To The Homie Nately!  Welcome To New York City!

T.I. Responds To 50! Don't Take His "Kindness For Blindness!"

PRESS PLAY:

You heard the man.  At a recent concert, T.I. was compelled to clear his name behind his suspect suspeneded sentence and shit, I just hope that he doesn't fall for the "Boo-Boo" trap like so many other rappers have before him.  Get your money homeboy!


T.I.'s New Album Entitled "The Paper Trail" In Stores This Fall!  

Ball Don't Lie Presents: Video Vault: Top 6 Summer League Dunks!

For your viewing pleasure, here are 6 of the most ri-damn-diculous dunks in NBA Summer League recent history! I posted what has been ranked by the piece's writer as the numero uno dunk, but, of the 5 posterizations remaining, I think that I've found a NEW number 1 out this biyatch! Watch them all ... I think Rudy Gay got this son.  This is that fallback attack shit right here ... lol.  Relive the embarassment here: Video Vault: Top Six Summer League Dunks of YouTube!!!

On Newsstands Now: Giselle Bundchen x V Magazine

In an obvious homage (pronounced oh-maj) to the late, great Tupac Shakur, Giselle Bundchen AKA Tom Brady's Slide Off, is sporting a hoop nose ring on the cover of V Magazine's (V54) issue this month.  Hey, whatever works lil lady.




PHOTO(S): MARIO TESTINO
STYLING: NICOLA FORMICHETTI

Pictures Courtesy Of: Super International Stylist Nicola Formichetti

Kanye x Absolut Vodka Make A Commercial.

I guess that, in the absence of genuine "flyness", Kanye West will continue to pass as the arbiter of cool for some people. He's alright, but he's not real. I do like this commercial though. Absolut has continuously created cutting edge print ads and now they are applying the same aesthetic to television and film. Too bad I don't drink Vodka that much and, when I do, it's NEVER Absolut. No harm, no foul.

A History Of Violence: "Aye Boy, That Nigga's Whole Style Is Chump!"

Before the Decepticons, Lo-Life$, Ralphie's Kids, Izod Posse, BMW, Vandaveer Posse or anybody else hit the streets of Brooklyn in the 80's, brothers like the Tomahawks and the Jolly Stompers did it 1st!  "The Education Of Sonny Carson" is classic movie material.

Rap-Up Magazine Summer 2008: Teyana Taylor, Keri Hilson + Solange Knowles = 3 Pop Divas On Deck!

Sooooooooooooooooooo, apparently this Teyana Taylor girl sings?  Can anybody confirm for me whether or not she's any good?  Either way, she looks to be growing up rather nicely.  In other news: Keri Hilson is BAD even if she does have toe knuckles (she's a classically trained dancer ... you get a pass mama), but thankfully she is wearing some good, sensible shoes ... lol.  Not to be outdone, look @ lil miss Solange ... she is a MILF looking to seriously step the fuck out of her sister's shadow!  

Picture Courtesy Of: Thatgrapejuice.Net

C.R.E.A.M. - 1980's Style!

Yessir!  Once upon a time, Saturday morning C.artoons R.uled E.verything A.round M.e ... lol.