Can This Be The Cover???

I'm feeling it...What are your opinions???

Jay & Marvin

As everyone should know by now, Jay-Z has resigned as President of Def Jam. Now what lays on the horizon for Jay, only the man himself knows. But here's a gift for you guys to vibe out to in the mean time before those new moves of his surface. Click HERE to see how Jay-Z and Marvin Gaye could've sounded like together.

BONUS: DJ Skee - Jay-Z: American Godfather

Let's Play The Middle

Come chill with us after Christmas and before New Years @ Katra. It'll be a true NY party, like the good ol' days but for the new coming ones.

GFCnewyork TV: Access Granted Episode

"Mick is home...Mickey is Home..."LMFAO

Shout out to Melo-X for the great photoshoot.

Video: CRS - US Placers (Directed by Vashtie Kola)

NYC's Downtown Sweetheart, Vashtie Kola, has recently debuted her latest project. A video for CRS' "US Placers." The track that was on the Kanye West "Can't Tell Me Nothing" mixtape was the sleeping giant song of the summer. With ill verses by Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West & Pharrell over a Thom Yorke sample, it was only right for a video to be done for the song. And who more deserving to do it then, Vashtie Kola:

“Here’s the latest video I directed. I wasn’t commissioned to do it, so I spent my own dough to make it. I wanted to make a video for this song because I was obsessed with both the original Thom Yorke version and the Kanye West Mixtape version. It was a lot of fun to make. Most of the clothing is mine, like little Pharrell’s whole wardrobe. The props are mine, like the Brooklyn Machine Works bike and the Supreme “Last Supper” decks. That’s actually Plain Pat in the video, Kanye’s A&R.”
This is how true artist work. By taking the initiative because of love for the craft. A true kindred New Yorker at work here. Kudos. Watch the video below and check out behind the scene shots from the video shoot by clicking HERE.



Here's another video for those who've been living under a rock in New York and don't know who Vashtie Kola is...lol

Perplexed & Bewildered

I don't know how to react to this. How do you feel about this???

DJ Semtex Interviews Mickey Factz

Semtex, one of the UK's well known DJs/Radio Personalities, was out here in NY holding down BBC Radio at Sirius. Semtex is a huge advocate of Mickey Factz', so he invited him down to 42nd Street amongst "the flashing lights" to interview tomorrow's biggest star. Listen to the radio show HERE. Other folks to pass through on the show were Pete Rosenberg, Consequence, Pete Rock, J-Live, Joell Ortiz and Torae.

Mickey's interview segment is after Pete Rock's and before Consequence's.

In the Mind of...Jesse Boykins III

Jesse Boykins III is an artist of many talents. Aspiring to be that next star singer, he's making the right moves and choices to get to that point. He's done various work with our very own Mickey Factz on "Around the Way Girl" off of the summer release, "Flashback Vol. 1: Back To The Future" and most recently "You Remind Me," which is off the critically acclaimed "Heaven's Fallout." Check out this video of him, as he discusses his music, his voice, and passion for it.


Jesse Boykins Myspace Page

Fader 50 Mix

Download the following FREE MIX that Fader has released to commemorate their 50th issue. It features 2 of our very own "Artist Elites" Mickey Factz & K.I.D Cudi

FADER 50 Mix by Nick Catchdubs presented by Ford Focus
Download: Nick Catchdubs' FADER 50 Mix (right click, save as)

Tracklist:
Wale - Elevators (Scottie B Remix) [ALLIDO]
Kid Sister - Pro Nails (Bag Raiders Remix) [FOOL'S GOLD]
Muscles - Sweaty [MODULAR]
Justice - DANCE (MSTRKRFT Remix) [ED BANGER / VICE / DOWNTOWN]
Mickey Factz - Talk Yo Ish [GFCNYC]
Turf Talk - Bring The Base Back [SICK WID IT]
Tabi Bonney - Lunchin [ORGANIZED RHYME]
Kardinal Offishall f. Akon - Graveyard Shift [KONVICT]
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - War [MERC]
Bonjay - Gimme Gimme [WIZZ AIR]
YACHT - See A Penny [MARRIAGE]
White Williams - I Want Candy [TIGERBEAT 6]
South Rakkas Crew - Hotter Den Dem [MAD DECENT]
The Pack - In My Car [JIVE]
The Federation - 18 Dummy [WB]
Blaqstarr - Supastarr (Tactic Remix) [MAD DECENT]
Kim - Wet N Wild (Midnight Juggernauts Remix) [MODULAR]
Kid Cudi - Day N Nite (JOTS Remix) [FOOL'S GOLD]
Hood Headlinaz f. Jackie Chain - Rollin [PAPER ROUTE]

Vietnam Vol. 1

There's a war going on outside no man is safe from. A new sound for the new revolution. Here are the songs of the revolutionists leading the way within this new world of music.

The revolution will not be televised, but downloaded. Get your copy HERE today.

Shoutout to Steve-O for putting this one together.

Trump Tip

Wouldn't they love us at the venues we host at, if we left tips like Mr. Donald Trump.

via Pardon Me Duke

Supra NS

"This January, Supra will drop a late fall line of “Non Skate” sneakers. This Skytop is the first of its kind in the “NS” line and is constructed using more high-end materials, meaning better leathers and improved construction. These crispy whites also utilize a cup sole, not the usual vulk sole that were present on Muska’s previous kicks. While the regular in-line Skytops are more skate-friendly, consider these your go-to for standing around and being cooler than everyone else. Start 08 off strong."

1/1/08, suprafootwear.com

via Complex

Pole-ite Girls

I bet we wouldn't mind a fare hike, if we were being serviced like this. Damn, these girls are getting it poppin'...only if they were as good lookin' as their moves, but I digress. For more info on this video, click HERE

Video: Bangers & Cash - B.O.O.T.A.Y.

Find more videos like this on RCRD LBL

Grand Opening Apple Store, West 14th

Tonight at 6PM, the doors to the city's largest Apple Store will open for the first time to the public.

"With three floors of all things Apple...The top floor will feature a 46-foot Genius Bar. It will also be home to our exciting new Open Labs and Pro Labs – free, in-depth training sessions on professional creative photo, video and music applications."

I wonder what the hours of operations for the store will be...Imagine drunk clubgoers trying to operate a MacBook Pro at 3AM. It'll be comedy in the making.

The Apple Store, West 14th Street is located at 401 West 14th Street at 9th Avenue.

Video: Wyclef Jean - Fast Car

This song is brilliant

Video: Beanie Sigel ft. Styles P - You Ain’t Ready

Hardest Shit of the Year....2 Guns Up Nicca...Bang Bang Sigel Street Gang...Eaaarrrllly

Video: Toney Sigel ft. Styles P - Barrel Brothers

This video is so raw...reminds me of how the old Wu videos use to be.

MJB is Looking Good

Super Sais Me

The higly anticipated, long overdued mixtape is finally here. Everyone should know about Sais, if you don't already, you're in for a treat of pure comedy. Visit his site at SuperSais and download the mixtape. Let us know what you think.

Mickey Factz' a Tastemaker

Recently Mickey Factz being the tastemaker that he is, got interviewed on brand building agency, BPMW's blog, We Are the Market. Read the interview HERE, as they question him on the new sound arousing in his music, it's influence on his style, and more.

No One's Done It Right @ Katra

For all those that didn't make it out to Katra this past Tuesday night, you missed a good New York musical show for a good cause. No One's Done It Right set the stage for three new artists to showcase their pure talent. The place was packed, the music was pumping and the stars of the night were shining. Our own, Jade, won the hearts of those in attendance as she performed such gems as "Set Me Free," "Drown Me Out" and others. Please believe, the voice is golden.

Then came Theolonious Kapps and Livewire. Their performance was full of energy as they performed their songs accompanied by a live band. With the live band killing, the lead vocalist raising spirits, and Kapps crying on the floor, the stand out track of the night was definitely Heroes. That hook is so infectious.

Here are some links to pics of the nights festivities:

Village Slum

No One's Done It Right

Mickey Factz on Nahright

Mama, we made it...sike...lol. But we did make it onto one of the biggest hip-hop blogs on the internet. Go check out Nahright when you get the chance. They've recently featured our artist, Mickey Factz, on their blog for "I'm Sean (50 Shots More)." Go and leave a comment, letting them know what you think about Mickey and his music.

Supra Skytop Perfs

As Complex has noted, "By now every Tom, Dick and Mickey Factz are up on the release of the 14ks." Well if you aren't, chances are they're already gone. I'm such a meanie aren't I. If Complex can be Obvious about their wit, so can I.

RIP Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins died yesterday after being shot at his home early Monday morning (scroll down to see story). Police are still investigating the shooting with no reported leads. Our condelences to Sean's family, community, and the Redskins organization, who mourn the loss of a young and dynamic athlete.

UPDATE: Hip-Hop gets persecuted once again.

The New Face of Harlem

Harlem has undergone many changes in the past few years. The region, once home to African-American legends like Malcolm X, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Langston Hughes, was the setting of the intellectual and cultural Harlem Renaissance Movement in the 1920s and 1930s. Today, Harlem's prominent African-American population appears to be diminishing; the rapid increase of rent, development of high-priced luxury condos, and the difficulty to survive as a small business all attribute to the dramatic new look of Harlem World. In one word, gentrification.

Columbia University, located on 116th and Broadway, is the owner of most of the property on Broadway Avenue. Yesterday the university's latest plan to expand into West Harlem was met by hostile protests from neighborhood activists, preservationists, and affordable housing advocates. Columbia's plan to construct a 17-acre arts, business and science campus in Manhattanville was approved by The City Planning Commission. The university is considering the use of eminent domain, which allows an organization to take over public property for private use.

So where does that leave residents and small businesses? Keep watching - I guarantee that in a few years, Harlem will be much...lighter.

GFCnewyork Legend: The Cosby Show

TV Sitcom, The Cosby Show

In The News

Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins is currently being hospitalized and in critical condition after being shot in his Miami home early this morning. A family friend told police that Taylor, who is 24 years old, had been shot two times at about 1:30 AM. No further details have been released.

Oprah Winfrey will be joining Barack Obama on his campaign trail next month. Winfrey, an avid supporter of Obama, will make appearances in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina with the Democratic presidential candidate. Winfrey's support is key as Barack fights to earn the critical women's vote.

Jarrel Gray, a 20-year-old African American man, was killed this past Sunday after a deputy shot Gray with a Taser. The deputy was responding to a fight in an apartment complex in Frederick, Maryland. It is reported that he asked the men involved to put their hands up, and all but Gray did. The deputy shot Gray with the Taser, and Gray fell unconscious and was pronounced dead shortly after at the Frederick Memorial Hospital. The deputy is currently on suspension with pay.

Christmas Wish List

Today is the day that we nationally acknowledge the things that we are thankful and greatful for. It's also the beginning of the winter holiday season, which will be preceded by Christmas and then New Years. This here post of mine, is me covering all 3. So I'd like to thank in advance the folks that will be making my Christmas Wish List come to fruition, allowing me to be fresh for the coming year. That was nice of me, wasn't it [nods head]. Anyhow here is the start of my list.

Double Identity Hi-Top Canvas Zip Sneaker [Black]

Lanvin Suede Tennis Shoe w/ Laser Cut Patent Leather Toe [Navy Blue]

Nike SB P-Rod x Eric Avar JihRod Boot Raf Simons Astro Sneakers [Metallic Blue]

Bell & Ross BR 01 Tourbillon

Vane UndiVided Black Fleece w/Houndstooth Stripe

Jade Peforming @ Katra

New York's very own sacred vixen, otherwise known as Jade will be performing this coming Wednesday, Nov 28th @ Katra. For all those that haven't had the opportunity to witness Jade perform, you'll be captivated by her vocal allure. With the abstract dynamic of her music and her beautifully genuine aura, be prepared to witness a godsend.

GFCnewyork Legend: Fred Astaire

Broadway Legend, Fred Astaire

Yeah, B!

At last night's American Music Awards show, Beyonce won the International Artist Award, making her the first woman to ever take the title. Black woman, might I add. Beyonce humbly accepted the award and said, "I am so blessed to wake up every morning and do what I love to do. I don't take it for granted. I'm so grateful, I'm so honored and I'm so humbled by this award." Kudos to Beyonce and her continued success as a worldwide entertainer.

The New Black...Magazines Breaking Rule of Thumb

Men's Vogue new issue just recently hit stands this past week, with Will Smith gracing the cover. This may not be significant to most, but in the magazine industry when most "shy away from putting African-Americans on the cover in the belief that they don't sell as well, the new Conde Nast men's magazine has devoted four of its 12 covers so far to black men: Tiger Woods, Barack Obama, Denzel Washington and, in December, Will Smith."

Click HERE to read more.

It appears to me that men's publications have always been more receptive to embracing African-American's or other ethnicities on their covers as opposed to women's publications. Here are some new magazine covers also featuring African-Americans.

GQ

BLENDER, read the story HERE

Photos from the shoot

Video from the shoot

Niggy Tardust

The critically acclaimed spoken word artist, Saul Williams, whose appeared in such classics as Slam, is back again with his new album "The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust!" This go round he is accompanied by Trent Reznor of the Nine Inch Nails, who's responsible for production throughout the whole project. The music is only available via his website, where users can opt to pay $5 for 192kbps or better mp3 files or download only the 192kpbs mp3 files for FREE. Either way you are getting your money's worth. Please go and support revolutionary artists such as Saul Williams and Trent Reznor. You surely won't be disappointed.

New Skyline to Accompany MoMA

"A new 75-story tower designed by the architect Jean Nouvel for a site next to the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown promises to be the most exhilarating addition to the skyline in a generation. Its faceted exterior, tapering to a series of crystalline peaks, suggests an atavistic preoccupation with celestial heights. It brings to mind John Ruskin’s praise for the irrationality of Gothic architecture: “It not only dared, but delighted in, the infringement of every servile principle.”

Click HERE to read the rest of the story.

Dave Chappelle in the UK

This guy is the truth.

Jay-Z in the new Rollingstone

"Order some patrizee while talking to this breezy/
brushing off my three piece I make this look to easy/
So tall and lanky my suit it should thank me/
I make it look good to be this admired lansky
This is lucky lefty gangsta effortlessly
Poppa was a rolling stone it's in my ancestory/
I'm in a whole other league niggas never catch me/
And I sport fly shit, I should win a Espy." - "Party Life" Jay-Z

Excerpt from Rolling Stone interview

Behind the Scenes of Rolling Stone Cover Shoot

Everything Man

This Shit Right Here

Wet Not Dry

My man, Jason Scott has begun his journey in taking over the New York Nightlife with the official launch of his Scott On The Rocks brand and website a few weeks ago. Now he's just launched his blog, Wet, Not Dry. The blog with it's eccentric cast of bloggers will chronicle club politics, music, art, alcoholism, film, style, sex, drugs & all that good stuff. This should be real entertaining.

Rewind: Room Service, Wednesday, Nov 14th

I got too ahead of myself, I forgot to tell you about the 1yr Anniversary party for Room Service. It's going to be utterly insane. DJ Steve Aoki will be orchestrating the evening's score being accompanied by Chromeo. And then the people that will be in the building from Jason Scott & Scott on the Rocks, Kwasie Kwazz & GFCnewyork, Dirty Jax Clothing, Kesh from the UK, and more. It'll definitely be the place to be this coming Wednesday, don't miss out.

Jay-Z on Charlie Rose

We Own Thursday

This Thursday, Nov 15th we'll be in 2 places at once. Don't ask how, just be there to witness it for yourself.

Mickey Factz will be performing at Crash Mansion. Come check it out, it'll be a show for you to remember.

And stylist Kwasie Kwazz will be celebrating his birthday in style at NOVO, that same evening. It's going to be a very eventful night.

Frank Lucas on Hot 97

Righteous Kill Trailer

We haven't seen Deniro & Pacino in a film together since HEAT. So this becomes automatically a must see film. Even your boy Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson is starring in the film.

The one thing that throws me off though, is that trailers are suppose to get you hype to see the film. This trailer is cool, but they sporatically throw some clips of 50 in there to show you that he's in the film. The placements don't make sense though. And they're selection in music for the backdrop of it seems off, like that of a subpar action films. I hope this isn't foreshadowing what's to come.

Jay-Z's an Artful Dodger

In more news, Jay-Z on his quest to becoming a "Billy G.O.A.T." has just purchased Artful Dodger.

"Scion, LLC, a joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, today announced that it has acquired the brand Artful Dodger(R) from Sovereign State, LLC. The purchase price for the brand was approximately $15 million, paid in cash by Scion."

To read more of the press release, click HERE.

My question...Am I oblivious to everything going on, or is Jay the only dude really making any moves?

Phever

My man over at Pardon Me Duke put me onto this cat. This is some hard brooklyn ish, so you know I had to throw it up. Clicke HERE to check more music from the artist.

Heaven's Fallout is FINALLY DOWNLOADABLE

Our apologies to everyone that's been waiting for Mickey Factz - Heaven's Fallout since Halloween. We had to make some last minute adjustments. Anyhow, the wait is over and you can CLICK the image above or go over to http://www.gfcny.com/ to download the mixtape for FREE.

Feedback is always greatly appreciated. Enjoy the music.

Jay-Z Overdose

"Do y'all want more of the Jigga man?
Well if y'all want more of the Jigga man
Then I need y'all to help me, bring him back to stage
Say Hova, c'mon say it!
HO-VA! HO-VA!" -- Jay-Z "Encore"

VH1 Storytellers: Jay-Z: Life of an American Gangster airs on November 9 at 9:00 p.m. Here's 3 songs from his performance on the show.

"American Dreamin"


"Fallin"


"I Know"


Here's Jay-Z's video for his new single, Roc Boys. Check out GOMA aka Lil' Jay. Much respects to my dudes over at Team Guerilla Films for getting that great look!!!

Jay-Z, Diddy, & Nas...That's a great look!!! That's some GFCnewyork ish. (peep the Salute Me Dap they do...classic)



Here's some behind the scenes footage of Jay, chillin' before a performance. I like that exclusive ultra-limited BlackWatch Polo shirt you have on...SWEET



Go Cop That Album, Out NOW!!!

Jay-Z on Letterman

Don't forget to pick up the album, this Tuesday.

Crimeless Punishment

After three years of incarceration, justice has prevailed for Genarlow Wilson, a 19-year-old Georgia native who was convicted of aggravated child molestation after having consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old classmate. Genarlow was released on Friday afternoon after the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that his ten year sentence was a cruel and unusual punishment.

The conviction in the Wilson v. State case was based on a video tape of Genarlow receiving oral sex and engaging in intercourse with a 15-year old girl at a New Year's Eve party in 2005. A poorly written Georgia state law led to his ten year sentence; at the time of Genarlow's conviction, provisions for similarity in age that allowed underage consent to be taken into account were only applicable to vaginal sex. So basically, Genarlow spent three years in jail for getting head. Crazy. A former honor student and star athlete, Genarlow is excited about returning to his normal life and picking up the pieces. We are celebrating this long overdue victory for Genarlow and his family.

Drunk Texting: The week in review...

On Tuesday Common's new video, "I Want You" had its world premiere. It was directed by Kerry Washington aka Common's new boo...The video is pretty dope.

Complex Magazine is the Downtown bible and now all of you loyal disciples have a place to worship, the Complex Platinum Club!

On Tuesday the exclusive invite only store opened, it will carry all the products in the magazine. All the products in the store are hand picked by the editors at Complex magazine.
The store is located inside the Training Camp store at:
Training Camp
1079 6th Ave., 41st St
New York, NY 10018
The store will be open Tuesday-Friday from 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m. with private appointments on Saturday. It will carry all the brands that keep you fly: Y3, Adidas, Nike, Jordan, Visvim, Staple, Gilded Age, WeSC, Fred Perry, Supra, DC, Clae, ALife, Creative Recreation, Crate Denim, Penfield, No Mas, Maharishi, MHi, Real Real Genuine, Freshjive, Still Life, Kangol, Baxter of California Men’s Grooming, Nooka, Nixon watches, Paul Smith Eyewear, Modern Amusement Sunglasses and Leica Cameras.
Damn, Leica cameras? that's what's good!

Happy Birthday!

On Thursday night Harlem's Goliath Sneaker shop had an anniversary party. The bass was blasting, the beer was bubbly and the kicks were fresh...everything was super copacetic...Shout out to my lil brother Tyrone, who works at Goliath. Congratulations on 3 years going strong!

This week another track got leaked off the American Gangster album...

Excuses for Nooses

A friend sent me this disturbing video that accuses CNN of reporting biased stories on hate crimes that favor African-Americans. The video in a nutshell: Black people are killers and need to stop crying over the recent noose stories in the news. I am on going on a YouTube hiatus for the evening. Over and out.

Norfolk 7

Exit Jena 6, enter Norfolk 7. A group of 7 African-American boys were caught on tape jumping a 13 year old white boy. We supported the Jena 6 - don't support the Norfolk 7.

No Words

We here at GFC are no fans of racism. However, we also don't condone or dismiss ignorance. You remember the Jena Six, the group of young men in Louisiana who were victims of excessive sentencing in a racially charged series of disputes? A recent YouTube video shows a not so vulnerable side of one the defendants, Robert Bailey. While activists including Mos Def, Cornell West and Al Sharpton protested on his behalf, Robert was allegedly flossing and thugging on his My Space page. Sensationalism could be at play here...You be the judge.

Halloween Fun

Natural Hair: A Glamour No No

If you are a subscriber or reader of Glamour Magazine, I suggest you think twice about that next purchase. The magazine has been added to the long list of companies that "subtly" express discriminatory remarks against Black people. A group of female attorneys at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (a reputable law firm in New York) hosted a workshop on the do's and dont's of corporate attire this past August. A staff writer of Glamour was invited to facilitate the workshop. The first slide of the presentation was the picture of a woman with an afro - a huge no no according to the writer. Dreadlocks were also condemned, and the presenter expressed her disbelief that people still find this hairstyle "appropriate". "No offense, but those political hairstyles really have to go," she informed the room of 40 women, 10 who were African American. Cindi Leive, the editor in chief of the magazine, issued a statement apologizing on behalf of the magazine and expressing that the staffer's opinions on natural hair is not the opinion of Glamour. "Glamour is proud of its diverse readership and celebrates the beauty of ALL women. We have responded directly and openly with readers to assure them of this fact. We have also apologized to the law firm, and we extend the same apology to you."

This type of ignorance is infuriating. As a Black woman with natural hair, I was really offended by the staff writer's comments. She clearly has no clue about Black hair care. To assume that afros and dreadlocks are a political statement is pretty offensive and...stupid. Unfortunately, these types of comments don't surprise me at all.

Mad Scientist

James Watson, the scientist who sparked a great deal of controversy after his assertion that black people are less intelligent than white people (see previous post below), has now cancelled several speaking engagements in Europe. Watson, who works at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Long Island, NY, was suspended after the public's reaction to his statements. Watson issued an apology last Thursday, saying "To all those who have drawn the inference from my words that Africa, as a continent, is somehow genetically inferior, I can only apologize unreservedly...That is not what I meant. More importantly, there is no scientific basis for such a belief...I cannot understand how I could have said what I am quoted as having said. I can certainly understand why people reading those words have reacted in the ways they have." Classic case of copping a plea. It doesn't seem to be working in this case, as Watson remains in hot water with his employer. Kudos to Cold Spring for punishing his inexplicable behavior.

That's My N*GG*

Nas Responds back to the black leaders about his upcoming album title, now revised to be called NIGGER

"I'm a street disciple...I'm talking to the streets. Stay out of our business. You ain't got no business worrying about what the word 'nigger' is or acting like you know what my album is about without talking to me. Whether you in the NAACP or you Jesse Jackson. I respect all of them ... I just want them to know: Never fall victim to Fox. Never fall victim to the sh-- they do. What they do is try to hurry up and get you on the phone and try to get you to talk about something you might not know about yet...If Cornell West was making an album called Nigger, they would know he's got something intellectual to say...To think I'm gonna say something that's not intellectual is calling me a nigger, and to be called a nigger by Jesse Jackson and the NAACP is counterproductive, counter-revolutionary."

Click HERE to read the rest of the story.

I can't wait for this album to come out.

Blacks Are Members of the Less Intelligent Race...

...as per respected scientist and Nobel Prize winner James Watson. Watson made less than subtle comments regarding the intelligence of Black people in a recent interview with The Sunday Times, stating that he was “inherently gloomy about the prospect of Africa” because “all our social policies are based on the fact that their intelligence is the same as ours - whereas all the testing says not really." He said he hoped that everyone was equal, but countered that “people who have to deal with black employees find this not true”. Watson's arguments were described in a 3-page article on the UK Times Online magazine website. What is most concerning about this story is the fact that these baseless and ignorant statements were made by a respected geneticist who was a recepient of one the greatest academic honors.

For someone that is to be of the more intelligent race, I find this scientist's argument groundless and based on unsubstantiated evidence. What are the "tests" that he references that prove his stance? How does his belief explain the genius of historic and contemporary Black pioneers -- Dr. Benjamin Carson, George Washington Carver, and the builders of the Egyptian pyramids, just to name a few?

But what do I know, I am a member of the less intelligent race, right? To read the complete article, see the related link HERE

N*GG* Please...

This has to be the most hilarious and disturbing definition of journalism. Watch below.

Kudos to Nas for continuously addressing issues, whether it is in a tasteful matter or not is for you to decide. But as your grandmother would do to you, sometimes you need to be force fed no matter the taste; this being one of them.

Seems like "folks" are scared of the word N*GG* now. They weren't scared 300, 200, 100, 50, 10, 5 , 1 year ago. This is straight up comedy, look how they're acting. Do they really care about it's affect on society or are they on the bandwagon with the rest???

Whether or not Nas names his album N*GG*, to me, is not the issue here. I believe he's stuck the challenge to American society and corporate America. Let's see whether or not constitutional rights will be upheld or reduced to obsolete ideals. Let's see if media will continue riding the artist/s or start addressing the idea of corporate responsibility. And most importantly, the continuation of racial and cultural dialogue because we can't allow it to be swept under the rug...Oh yea, last but not least, we can't forget promoting an upcoming album of one pop cultures prominent artists ;)

To teach, learn, and make money at the same time...That's what I call Education at its finest.

PSA: Big Things Poppin

“I give a fuck about the FED’s investigation on me/
I don’t care that they at my shows and they waitin’ on me/
I’ma keep on flossin’, poppin’ long as Toomp is on the beat/
Tell police’s I ain’t stoppin’, I’ma keep it in the streets/
Contrary to yo beliefs, I’m as real as you can be/
Fuck yo thoughts and yo feelings, n*gg* you don’t know me” - T.I. 'U Don’t Know Me'

"Okay my money real big,choppers is still here/
they catch me with it, fuck it I'm doing my lil bid/
and my drop top riding with my glock cock riding/
I'm looking for them niggas',where they at stop hiding, hey!" - T.I. 'Top Back Remix'

This is when art imitates life or vice versa...He sure wasn't lying, peep the photos.


PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Listen folks...The Feds buy albums, The Feds read Feds & Don Diva, The Feds have technology, The Feds are backed by Bush...Basically they don't play games, so WATCH YO MOUTH.

T.I. hope you make it out of this one. Hope this is a lesson learned. Only you know how many lessons should be learned from this situation.