Before today, I must admit that I was still skeptical about this whole "Democratic Process" known as the Presidential election. And I mean who could blame me? I have lived in an era where a man essentially stole an election and drove our country into the ground. But today, after attending a rally (In which my frat brother and I performed) where the Mayor of Philadelphia, Kevin Lyles, Mary J. Blige, Diddy, and Jay-Z spoke at, I have never been more inspired for a cause in my life..
It is imparative, as young people (whether you are African-American or not) to participate and exercise your right to vote. IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE (as cliche as that might sound)! Now personally, I'm pulling for Barack Obama, but I encourage everyone to vote..
Well, I guess I'll have more to rant and rave about tomorrow once the results are in, until then..
The great game of roundball has returned. For a preview of the NBA season, check out 24 Seconds. As the season progresses, Real Talk as well as 24 Seconds, will take a look at some of the major stories that develop.
Decided to drop the video from the last cypher at the BET Hip Hop Awards last night.. This video is a preview of sorts to some future post featuring Fab and Jada..Enjoy!
"I built a dynasty by being one of the realest niggas out, way beyond a Reasonable Doubt.." -Jay-Z, "Moment of Clarity"
Happy Wednesday World,
Just thought I should share this with you guys. Being that "Reasonable Doubt" is one of my top 3 favorite albums of all time, I think it is essential that if you feel the same way you should check out this documentary. I guarantee that the next time you listen to the album it will be at least 3x better than the last time you heard it. The documentary is a little over 53mins, so if you want the link to another site to watch it, click here. Enjoy!
Also, here is the "Reasonable Doubt" album, for your enjoyment.
Once again, I am angry. Not extremely angry, but angry nonetheless. The sports world has once again shown that a "Double Standard" applies to athletes. Today, Dallas Corner back (And 'Make It Rain' extraordinaire) Adam 'Pacman' Jones, was suspended for his involvement in an altercation in a Hotel Room with his team hired security. Now he has been suspended by the league, NOT by the Dallas Cowboys.
Now you guys may say "well he deserved it" or "he is a nuisance who is always in the news for dumb stuff!" And I have no choice but to agree with you on this. But something is bothering me that has been swept under the rug, and that is one Matt Jones. If you are not familiar with Matt Jones I'll give you a crash course..
Now before I bash the man and his transgressions, he was one hell of an athlete coming out of Arkansas. But I could care less now. He has repeatedly been busted with Cocaine, his last offense being caught with nearly an ounce of the powdery goodness. And what happens to Matt Jones you say? A year's ban from the league? A four game suspension? Numerous Rap punch lines centered around him treating his nose?..
Last time I checked, if there is any suspicion of a black athlete being involved in drugs, he is kicked out until further notice. Shoot, all Pacman did was make it rain and cause a ruckus in the club (by the way, where I come from we call that a quality night on the town). Why is there still such a double standard in sports, when the majority of the superstar athletes earning the leagues and teams these outrageous amounts of dollars, are black?
Let me know what you think..
"..yellow mustard Phantom, call it Grey Poupon, I can make it Pacman Jones in here too long, we up a hundred grand whenever I make a new song.." -Fat Joe feat. Lil' Wayne, "The Crackhouse"
