Monday, February 28, 2011
(Video) Jay-Z: Evolution Of My Style
"If you picked up the new Decoded i-Phone app you will receive this new video above. In it, Jay-Z speaks on how his style has evolved over the years and his experimenting with different rap techniques." - Amaya
Gays Who Don't Want Gay Marriage...
They cupped each other's hands and shifted their body weight ever-so-slightly. I had practiced the line a dozen times, but I couldn't believe what I was about to say: "By the power vested in me through the state of Massachusetts, I now pronounce you… married!" The room exploded with a cacophony of applause and clinking Champagne flutes. It was 2009, and I had just officiated the wedding of two of my gay friends.
But something felt off.
For a brief moment, as I stared out at this joyous crowd comprised of the brides' family members and friends, I had the sensation that I was at a rally—because it wasn't just a marriage that was happening here. It was a gay marriage. It was something ground-breaking, something to be celebrated, for sure. But as proud as I was to have played some part in these two women's legal union, I couldn't help but wonder, could I ever go through with this myself?
Last week, President Obama declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional and instructed the Department of Justice to stop enforcing it. It was a moment to exalt—the second such gay-rights milestone in only two months, coming on the heels of landmark legislation to repeal the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. But lost in the euphoria was an awkward truth that gay people don't like to talk about: Gay marriage feels weird. In fact, many of us, myself included, don't feel very comfortable with it at all.
A few years ago, before California, before Iowa, when in early 2004 Massachusetts was all set to blaze this improbable trail, I had gay and straight friends congratulating me left and right. They all wanted to know how excited I was about the news. I could only shrug and reply, "That's great, but I don't think marriage is for me." People reacted to my ambivalence as if I had just burned an American flag. How could I turn my back on the centerpiece of the modern gay-rights movement? My personal relationship choice had suddenly become a political stand.
But it's not just me. For all the effort we've put into fighting for the right to do it, the dirty little secret is that many gays are simply not sure about same-sex marriage. Of course we believe in equality. But when it comes to marriage, our personal relationship with the idea is tenuous. Growing up in a society where most of the marriages around me failed bitterly or were one of multiple (because the only thing better than one "special day" is five), I'm turned off by the whole idea.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Poem: "My Name Is Cocaine"
Beware, my friends, my name is Cocaine, Coke for short, or the Rock...
I entered this country without a passport,
Ever since then I've been hunted and sought.
I'm more valued than diamonds, more treasured than gold.
Use me just once and you too will be sold,
I'll make a school boy forget his books,
I'll make a beauty queen neglect her looks,
I'll take a renown speaker and make him a bore,
I'll take your mama and make her a whore,
I'll make a school teacher forget how to teach,
I'll make a preacher not want to preach.
All kinds of people have fallen under my wing,
Just look around, you can see the results of my sting,
I've got daughters turning on their mothers,
I've got sisters robbing their brothers,
I've got burglars robbing the lord's house,
I've got husbands pimping their spouse.
I'm the King of Crime and the Prince of Destruction
I'll cause the organs of your body to malfunction,
I'll cause your babies to be born hooked,
I'll turn the most honest of men into crooks,
I'll make you rob, steal and kill
When you're under my power, you have no will.
I've destroyed actors, politicians, and sports heroes
I've decreased bank accounts from millions to zero
I'm a bad habit, too tuff for the man,
I've caused the law to invest in the battering-ram.
Well, now, you know, what will you do?
Remember, my friend, it's all up to you?
If you decide to jump in my saddle, you better ride me well.
For on the white horse of Cocaine, I'll ride you straight to hell!
- Anonymous
*This really reminded me of
Mia X's - Hoodlum Poetry*
Mia X's - Hoodlum Poetry*
listen closely...
Why do we sneeze?
From the book: "Why Do Men Leave The Seat Up?"
"Ahhh-chooo!"
"Gesundheit! You just had a sternutation."
"A what?"
"Sternutation. That's the medical term for sneeze."
How did you manage to do that? Chances are, a small particle founds its way into your nose. It might have been a bit of pollen, dust, bacteria, a virus, a mite, smoke, or another irritant. Once the nerve cells in the mucous membranes of your nose got wind of it, they released chemicals called histamines. These chemicals acted as messengers, speeding straight to the sneeze center in your brain. (Yes, you really do have a special "sneeze center", located in the area of the brain that connects to the spinal cord, known as the medulla oblongata.) The histamines alerted your brain to the presence of the nasal invaders, and the brain set your body's defense system in motion.
First, your vocal cords closed, causing pressure to build up in your chest & lungs. The pressure built and built and built, and just when you couldn't hold it any longer, your diaphragm contracted, your eyes shut, your vocal cords snapped open, and air came whooshing out of your mouth and nose at nearly one hundred miles per hour, hopefully carrying the offending particles with it.
Incidentally, sometimes a sneeze begins not in the nose, but in the eyes.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
4 members of the Black Mafia Family organization arrested.
(AllHipHop News) Four members of the Black Mafia Family organization were arrested earlier this week, including one suspect who was on the Atlanta Police Department's 10 Most Wanted list. Police busted Ernest Dennis, 37, and Jonathan Manigualt, in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, which was once a strong hold for members of BMF. The other two members, Ricardo Webb and Tovis Raines were also taken into custody, leading U.S. Marshals to declare that BMF has effectively been shutdown. "We know that they don't have level of contacts or access to drugs and money the way they had before, so we're slowly destroying their organization," U.S. Marshal James Ergas told Atlanta's Fox 5. In a previous interview with AllHipHop.com, BMF's founder Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory denied the organization was weakening, despite the fact the he and his brother Terry "Southwest T" Flenory are each serving 25-year sentences.
(Video etc.) Ciara & Rihanna R&Beef On Twitter
"While critiquing Rihanna’s look from the Brit Awards on E!’s Fashion Police this evening, Ci Ci mentioned that her last encounter with Ri Ri wasn’t so pleasant. Minutes later, Ms. Fenty took to Twitter to respond. Oy Vey! We’re always down for a cat fight." - Big Homie
UPDATE: That was quick. Sorry. Fights over. Now lets all kiss and make up.
THEY BLUFFIN ASSES! SMH
Friday, February 25, 2011
Gadhafi Shows Up, Protesters Fired Upon as Chaos Engulfs Libya
Brandishing a microphone and wagging his finger, a defiant Col. Moammar Gadhafi surprised Libya and the world today when he abruptly appeared above Tripoli's Green Square and told a sea of many pro-Gadhafi demonstrators that "I am one of you."
Yelling in a raspy voice and flanked by several bemused-looking bodyguards, Gadhafi said, "We can defeat any foreign attempts, we can defeat any aggression, and we will arm all the people."
His appearance came after reports that soldiers loyal to him opened fire on protesters in Libya, killing five people.
Yelling in a raspy voice and flanked by several bemused-looking bodyguards, Gadhafi said, "We can defeat any foreign attempts, we can defeat any aggression, and we will arm all the people."
His appearance came after reports that soldiers loyal to him opened fire on protesters in Libya, killing five people.
Brandishing a microphone and wagging his finger, a defiant Col. Moammar Gadhafi surprised Libya and the world today when he abruptly appeared above Tripoli's Green Square and told a sea of many pro-Gadhafi demonstrators that "I am one of you."
Yelling in a raspy voice and flanked by several bemused-looking bodyguards, Gadhafi said, "We can defeat any foreign attempts, we can defeat any aggression, and we will arm all the people."
His appearance came after reports that soldiers loyal to him opened fire on protesters in Libya, killing five people.
Yelling in a raspy voice and flanked by several bemused-looking bodyguards, Gadhafi said, "We can defeat any foreign attempts, we can defeat any aggression, and we will arm all the people."
His appearance came after reports that soldiers loyal to him opened fire on protesters in Libya, killing five people.
(Video) Odd Future On MTV’s RapFix
"There’s no doubt about it that OFWGKTA has the Internet in a frenzy. Even Kanye approves. With the group’s H.N.I.C, Tyler The Creator’s latest clip already racking over a million views since its release two weeks ago, MTV‘s RapFix followed Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All after their appearance on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last week. The emsemble discussed their shows, movement, and what’s next." - Big Homie
New Mixtape: Young Dro "Equestrian Dro"
01. Intro
02. Money Machine
03. Check Out My Swag (Feat. Travis Barker)
04. Splurge (Feat. Rich Kid Shawty)
05. Polo Down
06. Coo (Feat. Mac Boney, 5 Mics)
07. Strip (Feat. T.I., Trey Songz)
08. Outta Here (Feat. Young AJ)
09. Lotta Money (Remix) (Feat. Diamond, Slim Thuga)
10. Dboy (Feat. Doeshun)
11. Sweat (Feat. Chris Brown)
12. Move On (Feat. 5 Mics)
13. Grand Hustle Kings (Feat. B.O.B., T.I.)
14. Freeze Me (Remix) (Feat. Gucci Mane, T.I.)
15. Make A Movie (Remix) (Feat. Twista, Chris Brown)
16. Outro
CBS Halts Production on 'Two and a Half Men'
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After a day in which Charlie Sheen took to the airwaves to criticize everything from his boss to Alcoholics Anonymous, CBS has finally had enough.
Production on 'Two and a Half Men,' the troubled star's uber-successful sitcom, was set to resume on Monday. Four more episodes were to have been made before the 'Men' wrapped up work on its eighth season.
But in a statement issued late Thursday, CBS said that it was halting production on those episodes. "Based on the totality of Charlie Sheen's statements, conduct and condition, CBS and Warner Bros. Television have decided to discontinue production of 'Two and a Half Men' for the remainder of the season," the statement read in full.
UPDATE: Sheen fired back about the shutdown late Thursday night, repeating his slurs against 'Men's' creator, Chuck Lorre, and calling him a "contaminated little maggot" and a "worm."
"I wish him nothing but pain in his silly travels especially if they wind up in my octagon," Sheen ranted. He also stated that the fans of the show were "my people ... not yours."
Sheesh. All things considered, CBS' actions on Thursday weren't surprising.
In a rant to the Alex Jones radio show, Sheen called the creator of 'Men,' Chuck Lorre, a "clown" and referred to him as "Chaim Levine" (Lorre's original name is Charles Levine). Sheen also said he had cured his addictions "with my mind" and called A.A. a "bootleg cult."
Not satisfied with the rambling vitriol he displayed in that interview, Sheen later told TMZ that he "violently hates" Lorre and also wants to fight him in an Octagon ring.
What happens when you call your boss a "stupid, stupid little man," make arrogant remarks about your own genius ("I've got poetry in my fingertips") and somehow insult Thomas Jefferson along the way? Production on your show is halted by the powers that be. For this season, at least.
In this piece, I argued that 'Two and a Half Men' should be shut down permanently, because Sheen is clearly heading for disaster, if not death. CBS and Warner Bros. Television have decided, for the moment, that they don't want to be in business with Sheen. Will that change by the time production on Season 9 of 'Men' is set to begin this summer?
Who knows. If CBS doesn't cancel the show, network executives should, at the very least, replace Sheen with another actor. And hope Sheen doesn't send his "Vatican assassin warlocks" after them.
Production on 'Two and a Half Men,' the troubled star's uber-successful sitcom, was set to resume on Monday. Four more episodes were to have been made before the 'Men' wrapped up work on its eighth season.
But in a statement issued late Thursday, CBS said that it was halting production on those episodes. "Based on the totality of Charlie Sheen's statements, conduct and condition, CBS and Warner Bros. Television have decided to discontinue production of 'Two and a Half Men' for the remainder of the season," the statement read in full.
UPDATE: Sheen fired back about the shutdown late Thursday night, repeating his slurs against 'Men's' creator, Chuck Lorre, and calling him a "contaminated little maggot" and a "worm."
"I wish him nothing but pain in his silly travels especially if they wind up in my octagon," Sheen ranted. He also stated that the fans of the show were "my people ... not yours."
Sheesh. All things considered, CBS' actions on Thursday weren't surprising.
In a rant to the Alex Jones radio show, Sheen called the creator of 'Men,' Chuck Lorre, a "clown" and referred to him as "Chaim Levine" (Lorre's original name is Charles Levine). Sheen also said he had cured his addictions "with my mind" and called A.A. a "bootleg cult."
Not satisfied with the rambling vitriol he displayed in that interview, Sheen later told TMZ that he "violently hates" Lorre and also wants to fight him in an Octagon ring.
What happens when you call your boss a "stupid, stupid little man," make arrogant remarks about your own genius ("I've got poetry in my fingertips") and somehow insult Thomas Jefferson along the way? Production on your show is halted by the powers that be. For this season, at least.
In this piece, I argued that 'Two and a Half Men' should be shut down permanently, because Sheen is clearly heading for disaster, if not death. CBS and Warner Bros. Television have decided, for the moment, that they don't want to be in business with Sheen. Will that change by the time production on Season 9 of 'Men' is set to begin this summer?
Who knows. If CBS doesn't cancel the show, network executives should, at the very least, replace Sheen with another actor. And hope Sheen doesn't send his "Vatican assassin warlocks" after them.
Travis Barker's "Give The Drummer Some" Track List
"Everyone’s favorite drummer’s is dropping his solo debut on March 15th. If you want to know what you’re getting yourself into, check out the tracklist below. Trav sure does have a lot of friends in high places." - Amaya
1. Can A Drummer Get Some (Feat. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, Game)
2. If You Want To (Feat. Pharrell, Lupe Fiasco)
3. Carry It (Feat. RZA, Raekwon, Tom Morello)
4. Knockin’ (Feat. Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, E-40, Dev)
5. Jump Down (Feat. The Cool Kids)
6. Devil’s Got A Hold (Feat. Slaughterhouse)
7. Let’s Go (Feat. Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon)
8. Saturday Night (Feat. Transplants, Slash)
9. Cool Head (Feat. Kid Cudi)
10. Raw Shit (Feat. Tech N9Ne, Bun B)
11. Just Chill (Feat. Beanie Sigel, Bun B, Kobe)
12. Beat Goes On / I Play The Drums (Feat.Cypress Hill)
13. On My Own (Feat. Corey Taylor) (Deluxe Edition Only)
14. Don’t F*ck With Me (Feat. Paul Wall, Jay Rock & Kurrupt) (Deluxe Edition Only)
15. City of Dreams (Feat. The Clipse & Kobe) (Deluxe Edition Only)
16. Misfits (Feat. Steve Aoki) (Deluxe Edition Only)
2. If You Want To (Feat. Pharrell, Lupe Fiasco)
3. Carry It (Feat. RZA, Raekwon, Tom Morello)
4. Knockin’ (Feat. Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, E-40, Dev)
5. Jump Down (Feat. The Cool Kids)
6. Devil’s Got A Hold (Feat. Slaughterhouse)
7. Let’s Go (Feat. Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon)
8. Saturday Night (Feat. Transplants, Slash)
9. Cool Head (Feat. Kid Cudi)
10. Raw Shit (Feat. Tech N9Ne, Bun B)
11. Just Chill (Feat. Beanie Sigel, Bun B, Kobe)
12. Beat Goes On / I Play The Drums (Feat.Cypress Hill)
13. On My Own (Feat. Corey Taylor) (Deluxe Edition Only)
14. Don’t F*ck With Me (Feat. Paul Wall, Jay Rock & Kurrupt) (Deluxe Edition Only)
15. City of Dreams (Feat. The Clipse & Kobe) (Deluxe Edition Only)
16. Misfits (Feat. Steve Aoki) (Deluxe Edition Only)
WILLOW SMITH TO DEBUT NEW SINGLE MONDAY, PERFORM ON ‘OPRAH’
She had everyone whipping their hair and now Willow Smith is ready to take listeners into the 21st century. The 10-year-old superstar will premiere “21st Century Girl,” the follow-up to her breakout hit, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. EST on “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest.” The dance record from her forthcoming Roc Nation debut will hit iTunes on Tuesday at midnight.
The youngest Smith shot a video for the song in the streets of downtown Los Angeles and desert last month. She will perform it for the first time on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”Listen to a snippet of “21st Century Girl” below.
Remy Ma’s Appeal Forced To Lean Back
"Earlier today, the Court of Appeals gave Remy Ma the “whuteva” to her request of appealing her conviction. The court denied her argument that a judge didn’t properly inform jurors before they announced her guilty verdict. Reminisce is currently serving eight years in prison for a 2007 shooting. Sorry Pap." - Big Homie
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Maryland : Senate approves gay marriage; House passage not assured
By John Wagner
The Maryland Senate narrowly approved legislation Thursday that would legalize same-sex marriages following a day of emotional and often personal debate laced with references to religion and civil rights.
The 25-to-21 vote sent the bill to the House of Delegates, traditionally the more liberal chamber on social issues, but where supporters acknowledged Thursday that they still were a couple of votes shy of the majority needed for passage.
During Senate debate, supporters called the legislation a matter of fairness, arguing that same-sex couples should be entitled to the hundreds of rights conferred by the state on other married couples.
"It provides full equality under the law for ... couples like Mark and myself," said Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr. (D-Montgomery), an openly gay lawmaker, referrring to his partner of more than a decade with whom he has two young children.
Several of his colleagues countered that marriage should be reserved for couples that can procreate and urged the Senate not to broaden its definition.
"The Senate has become the last bastion to protect the sacred institution of traditional marriage," said Sen. Brian W. Simonaire (R-Anne Arundel), who also warned that "young impressionable students" would be taught "the homosexual worldview" if the bill passed.
Maryland would join five other states and the District in allowing same-sex couples to marry. Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) has said he will sign the legislation if it reaches his desk.
With attention turning to the House, supporters acknowledged Thursday that same-sex marriage has been a hard sell in that chamber with African American lawmakers from Prince George's, as well as conservative Democratic from Southern Maryland and the Baltimore suburbs.
"We can take nothing for granted in the House," said Del. Heather R. Mizeur (D-Montgomery), an openly gay lawmaker who has been among those counting votes. "We still stand a few votes short of where we need to be to assure victory."
Police Bust Robbery Ring In Baltimore County
BALTIMORE (WJZ)— A massive robbery ring has been shut down in Baltimore County. Now two men are in police custody.
Weijia Jiang explains one man’s fast thinking may have saved his life during one of the attacks.
Police say 28-year-old Kyle Powell and 26-year-old Michael Spencer are the masterminds behind a massive robbery ring in the Baltimore area, confessing to at least 19 robberies in Baltimore County, three in the city and one in Anne Arundel County.
“These suspects targeted fast food places, pizza delivery places and game stop stores. They picked their victims very carefully and cased those locations very carefully,” said Lt. Rob McCullough, Baltimore County police.
Aleksandr Katz works at one of the targeted restaurants-Salvino’s Pizza in Pikesville, which has nine security cameras in place.
“If it wasn’t for the monitor we would have been robbed at gunpoint,” said Katz.
New Video: Dr. Dre (Ft. Eminem & Skylar Grey) “I Need A Doctor”
Greatest music video that has come out in a long time!
R.I.P Eazy E
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Mark Milly's "Memory Loss, Again?"
Yup! In December of 2009, Mark Milly (Baltimore born) recording artist released a project titled: Memory Loss.
Here it is; a year later & he provides us with "Memory Loss, Again?"
Thats right, its features some of the stand out songs from the previous project and snippets of new songs that will be released in the near future.
Including his 1st official single "Let 'Em Say" which is expected to be a HUGE record once it takes off.
But don't just sit there! Go lose your memory & get familiar with the one & only
MARK MILLY!
(listen & download) http://mixbird.com/mixtapes/listen/memory_loss_again
(direct download) http://www.divshare.com/download/14145133-3ee
Tell a friend, to tell a friend.
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