I just heard this new rap from Shaq on PTI: Even with wings you never as fly as me … you remind me of Kobe Bryant trying to be as high as me (somebody in the background says ‘Punk!’ right here!)… but you can’t … even if you get me traded … wherever I’m at,… Continue reading Shaq’s Rapping Again… Disses Kobe…
Author: Michael
R.I.P. Aaron, a.k.a. Uppity Negro
I was shocked and saddened to see the news of Aaron’s death this morning. Although I didn’t know Aaron personally I have read his blog several times over the last two years. Part of me is sad because we’ve lost another young black man senselessly but this also stings because it’s bringing up memories of… Continue reading R.I.P. Aaron, a.k.a. Uppity Negro
The Surreal Life 3: Flavor Flav’s in the House
I happened to catch a preview of the new season of The Surreal Life the other day and the clips of Flavor Flav convinced me to set my TiVo to record it. After watching the first episode I may have to keep watching the rest of the season… if only to see how long it… Continue reading The Surreal Life 3: Flavor Flav’s in the House
Mississippi in Africa
Here’s another book that caught my eye. I saw ‘Mississippi in Africa: The Saga of the Slaves of Prospect Hill Plantation and Their Legacy in Liberia Today‘ in a book store yesterday. After a quick glance I knew I had to read it. (There are NEW copies available in Amazon’s marketplace for $1.81 right now…… Continue reading Mississippi in Africa
Hip-Hop Planet
I saw a review of ‘Where You’re At: Notes From the Frontline of a Hip-Hop Planet‘ in the AJC last week and had to add it to my list of books to read. I’ve always been fascinated by how popular hip-hop is in other countries so this should be a fun read for me. The… Continue reading Hip-Hop Planet
Prosecutor to Drop Rape Charge Against Kobe Bryant
Old girl won’t testify in the criminal case, but she wants her $$$ so she’s gonna press on with the civil case. That’s some bullshit! Prosecutor to Drop Rape Charge Against Kobe Bryant DENVER (Reuters) – Prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant rape case will ask a judge on Wednesday to drop the rape charge against… Continue reading Prosecutor to Drop Rape Charge Against Kobe Bryant
More GMail Invites
I was just granted a few more GMail invitations. Holla if you want one. Update: They’re all gone now.
Gizmodo has the World’s First Treo 650 Pictures
The Treo 650 looks great and it will have BlueTooth and a removable battery. The addition of BlueTooth is big, but they should add WiFi to it as well. I think I’ll wait for the 700 (at least) to upgrade though.
Let’s See if These Pics Make the Most-Emailed List :-)
Wide World of Sports
Those nails can’t be aerodynamic It’s ain’t easy, but Michael Phelps has got to do it. For some reason this picture reminded me of this ESPN article: ‘Sex, Olympics go hand in hand.’ Funny how nobody wants to talk about this, but everybody’s thinking it… A white guy wins a sprint?!?! It’s like we’re in… Continue reading Wide World of Sports