I see $$$ Signs in Jay Z's future...
Either way I see it this will not go down with out skeptics and lost souls wandering and wondering what Shawn Carter will do next.
Kanye has done it again. I love it. The little Puppet is genius and the director of this put down some good work. This is Hip Hop at its finest.
Percy Miller (formerly Master P) announces the launch of
Better Black Television (BBTV) a family friendly network that will
provide positive content for a black and brown culture that will appeal
to all races with a goal to bring people of color a choice when turning
on their television. The content on the channel will contain a wide
arrangement from health and fitness, animation, financial planning,
reality TV, sitcoms, dramas, movies, responsible hip-hop music and
videos, politics, sports and entertainment news, educational children’s
shows as well as teen and family programming.Better Black Television is the brainchild and passion of some of the
most diverse, powerful, celebrated entertainers, influentials and
trendsetters from the Television, Film, Professional Sports, Corporate
America and Music industries. These visionaries all share the common
goal of enhancing the current television landscape for this highly
coveted demographic currently monopolized by only a few significant
providers, with fresh, innovative, uplifting and above all
family-friendly entertainment.
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This was just too hard to pass up. However I must respect the real thing. So I offer to you Mr. Carter by Lil' Wayne Ft. Jay-Z.
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My two cents : Jay-Z is the epitome and prototype of what all rappers rap about. However I would like to add that, most rappers are afraid to speak their minds and say it out loud, that they want to get as far away from the hood as possible. However because they fear the beat down or worse, their mouths are shut or saying the opposite. Also I think it is a mental prison that they can not see. It is good that the hood has someone such as Jay-Z to look up to. To aspire beyond their limits and break down barriers.
I hope that by saying this. The few that heard it will begin to spark the brain of those who will carry on the mission of revamping the mind set of the African American youth and African American Adult.
Here is what he has to say:
"I think it’s more important for me to be in touch with
who I am than in touch with the streets, per se,’ he says. ‘Being in
touch with the streets, keeping it real, that’s become a lie and a
cliche. I’m not hanging on the corner in the Bed-Stuy. I hate it when
rappers say, “I’m keeping it ‘hood.” I’m like, “Why? What do you mean?
No one’s there by choice! You’re in the hood, by choice?”‘Bling he feels was misinterpreted by the media as tasteless showing
off, when really it was a celebration of success by people who had
enjoyed precious little of that before. ‘These people came from
nothing,’ he says. ‘No-thing. The bottom. And when they got money and
cars and houses it was a party. Like, us being here, at the
Lanesborough, eating caviar? That just didn’t happen before. Why not
celebrate that?"
Thanks to Bossip I was able to bring this to you guys.


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What can I say to this? Hot Mic's my Ass is what I can say! It does not matter whether he was wired or not. It is obvious he feels the way he does, and a sit down is needed to move forward. Rev. Jackson, seems to have strong feelings about Senator Obama, and these two men need to talk.


Omarosa can't be invited anywhere. Or can she?
I think two of the most imposing women in entertainment went at it for kicks. It may look like Omarosa was set tripping but the way that their legs are crossed towards one another. I would not be afraid to say that they have a thing for each other. Then again who am I to speak on the topic.
Wait and see. I think that this will go beyond the stratosphere. I would tell Tyra Banks to get her head at a higher level. Wendy Williams, the female shock jock is gunning for her.


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Many times over I have been left in the position that would force me, to come to terms with the nature of hip Hop Music. For long I loved it so much I slept with Hip Hop, and never cheated on her. However I am at the point where I do not know who is for real and who is not. It is one big show that forces the need to ponder the whats and whys of all.
Look at a legendary group such as Wu tang clan. You have a group larger than a small arena, that has placed on Hip Hop a license to move into the new era. They will forever be known for what they have done. Then you have them beefing internally and now one of their members is taking that anger outside the camp, to 50 Cent. A rapper that may or may not respond, and if so, how much damage can be done and to whom?
So what I need from your minds is a pure response to this track and maybe your take on Hip Hop as a whole. Give me feedback on this one.






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I must say that between LL cool J and Jay Z, hip Hop cant die, and with the roots, Mos Def, Wu Tang( if they can get along), Rakim if someone can give him a deal that will make sense to him so he can work. Hip Hop will forever have wise lyrics and grooves that can keep you into Hip Hop for what it is. Which is an art form that has no age.
However you just have to respect your age and the rest comes natural.
Without further ado I want to give you a piece of that proof:
LL Cool J ::: 'Baby'
If Rappers had the balls that they say they had. They would lighten up and show a lighter side. However I think they are not up to the challenge and do not have what it takes like these gentleman. Every time Andre 3000 hit the mic, he bring something fresh and clean.
If only Hip Hop took his cue and went with it.
I a not saying that any one genre of Hip Hop is wrong or right, however I would like to point out that it needs a chill pill.
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It is no question that Nas's new album will be the target of much outrage from the mainstream news media. However I hope those who are able to unplug, will have the gumption to speak up after analyzing the truth and lies which will lead to a proper weighing of the facts.
Now that Fox has decided to take the power in their hands to falsely decipher the purpose of the lyrics behind Nas's songs. I decided to give you a video that he put out in response to that outragouse cut and paste that Fox pulled off.
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I must say that she has grown on me. It took some time for me to dig her but it has happened and I must say when an artist creep up on your heart slowly you know you will be fan for a long time. I guess her ingredients are home cooked and not some fast food satisfaction that leaves you, hungry too soon to often.

I would say that, at the age of 40, LL does not look a day over 27. That is amazing and I wonder what the dude is eating. I guess you guys would have to find out.
For all you work out enthusiast and for those who sit down on the couch with donuts and egg creams. This is the issue for you.
Now if you wish to let your time slide by because the first few weeks of a work out is hard. Then you do not know what hard work really means.
It is time that you hit the gym and make things happen.
I think this video will get you started. Sorry to be so blunt by the way.
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I am simply blow away by this performance from Jay-Z. If I said anymore than that I would have to write a book and neither you or I have that time to spear. So I would like this short clip to show you what I felt. You will see an artist behind the artist and your mind will finally connect the dots on who this guy really is. Perhaps In short, his greatness is undeniable. Even if he is a man amongst men, he is the King of Musical lyrics and performance.
Now many of you may have heard about the hype suronding the artist formerly knowins as Jay-Z. Shawn Carter almost did not make it on that stage. However I am not one to repeat the facts. I rather give it to you from a source I respect.
There’s been a lot of controversy concerning Jay-Z being a Glastonbury headliner, notably from Noel Gallagher who told BBC News “I’m sorry, but Jay-Z? No chance”, which is the first thing we hear as cut-together video clips light up the big screens and the faces of the thousands who have turned up to watch.
Jay-Z walks on stage wearing a Gallagher style parka and begins with a tongue-in-cheek cover of ‘Wonderwall’, which the crowd duly sing and sway along to. There is a tentative mood hanging in the air as to how he will be received but, as he energetically launches into ‘99 Problems’, everyone screams, hands go up and you hear a chorus of people shouting word perfect lyrics back at the stage.
Jay-Z mishmashes old classic hits from Hard Knock Life, The Blueprint and The Black Album and hits us with specially written rhymes about Glastonbury, the aftermath of New Orleans, George W. Bush and Barack Obama (“It’s time for a change!” he announces as onscreen Bush’s face is replaced by Obama’s) - it’s cleverly written, amazingly performed and all to rapturous applause and cheers.
“Do the ladies here like American men?” asks Jay-Z, the ladies (and men) show their appreciation while Estelle’s ‘American Boy’ kicks in and Jay-Z rocks the mic over the top, he also performs over Amy Winehouse’s ‘Rehab’ and Rhianna’s ‘Umbrella’, so if you’re having trouble rapping along with him there’s always something you can sing along to. He’s a superstar and one of the best rappers in the world. Actually, scrap that – THE best rapper in the world!
His lyrics are intelligent, well written and as he spits them into the mic the pace of his rapping gets faster and faster, almost to the point of being indecipherable, and you wonder why he’s not passing out as he’s still going strong minutes after anyone else would be gasping for air.
If people still think Jay-Z doesn’t belong at Glastonbury they are wrong. He’s one of the best performers in the world and Glastonbury is lucky to have him.
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What we do in life is only determined by what we think in our hearts. We can manifest a future that is beyond the broken now. Are you game for this?