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Check out the world premiere of DJ Unk’s “Show Out” video featuring cameos by Soulja Boy, V.I.C., Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and her son Tron. ?Cute video. ?Looks like they had a ton of fun on the set too. ? Enjoy!
In case you missed it:
Flix/Video ~ Chilli, Tron & DJ Unk ?Show Out?
Check out O.J.’s newest mugshot taken just days ago?following his October 2008 conviction on armed robbery and kidnapping charges in a Las Vegas district court. Simpson, 61, was immediately taken into custody at the Clark County Detention Center after the jury verdict was read. Sentencing is scheduled for December 5, 2008 and O.J. is facing a MINIMUM of five years behind bars. ?Karma is a muthaf*$cker!!
We all have our burdens to bear, but O.J.’s life seems to be a testament to what can happen when you do wrong. ?It’s possible that O.J. could end up spending the rest of his life in a Nevada state prison.?Beating the system is one thing…but how far can you possibly go without fear of retribution?
I’m not one to speak on the inaccuracies of our justice system because I for one HATE seeing our Black men locked up over BS. ?Hell…I’m still pissed over Michael Vick! ?O.J. dodged a major bullet once and could have very well lived a quiet life of seclusion with his new white woman of choice…but what did he do? ?Went out and acted a fool every chance he got. ?On that note…I’ll cosign with Chris Rock’s assessment of the Simpson murder trial. ?“I’m not sayin it’s right…but I understand!”
Big Boi has been very busy these days. ?Not only has he been working on his upcoming album, Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty, but he recently received a major endorsement deal with Coco-Cola for their Full Throttle energy drink. ?The drinkmaker feels that Antwan Patton is the perfect choice for he embodies Full Throttle’s concept of ??Go Full Throttle or Go Home.? ?He will be promoting the drink as he interviews about his new album.
The Atlanta hip-hop legend is also featured in the October 2008 issue of GQ magazine and recently mentioned plans to continue his stint on the ballet circuit. ?Check out a few photos from this month’s GQ as well as a Big Boi’s recent interview at Russell Simmon’s Global Grind party in Atlanta: Continue Reading…
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Check out this “Don’t Vote” video starring Jamie Foxx, Usher, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Forest Whittaker and more. ?Today is the final day to register to vote in the state of Georgia. ?I know…I know…you registered YEARS ago right? ?Well, several people in Atlanta have had a rude awakening when they found that they were no longer listed as registered voters due to inactivity or inaccurate mailing addresses. ?If you haven’t voted in a while this could be you!! Some of you who think you are registered may not be so it’s?imperative?that you check your registration status immediately because you only have a few hours to correct any issues.
CLICK HERE to check your voter’s registration status in Georgia or go to www.maps.google.com/vote to locate a registrar in your area.
Do It NOW!!!
Tyler Perry (pictured above with date,?actress?Gelila Bekele)?kicked off the grand opening of his 200,000 sq. foot/30 acre Tyler Perry Studios facility in southwest Atlanta Saturday night. ?The formal affair attracted thousands of who’s who as local celebs rubbed elbows with worldwide stars.?
Hollywood legends Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, Ruby Dee and Louis Gossett Jr. gathered with Oprah Winfrey, Hank and Billye Aaron, Andrew and Carolyn Young, Will Smith, Barry Bonds and others to celebrate the first major television and movie studio owned and run by an African-American film producer.?
Oscar winner Sidney Poiter christened the studio’s opening as several members of the writer’s guild picketed outside. ??
Check out the flix: Continue Reading…
Tameka Raymond was spotted posing on the red carpet at Tyler Perry Studio’s grand opening event on Saturday. I didn’t see any signs of Usher, but hopefully he didn’t have wifey parading around all by her lonesome. Especially in her sensitive state.
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