Cover Story
Lupe Fiasco Breaks Down In MTV’s RapFixLive Interview (Video)
July 27, 2012
Lupe Fiasco made it out of dire circumstances. No doubt. Besides his art, sad memories of those “who will never get out” fill his heart. During this interview, Lupe’s heart seemed to burst. Watching old video with show host Sway brought the pain of “ghosts” from his ‘hood to the surface; and it ached so much he had to cry…for most of the interview. You can feel the pain watching this. Of his hood, Lupe says, “THIS IS NOT GOOD.” Poignant testimony.
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Ice Cube On ESPN’s First Take (Video)
July 26, 2012
Ice Cube stopped by Stephen A. Smith & Skip Bayless’s digs over at ESPN’s First Take to speak on all things Lakers & of course the NFL having a franchise in Los Angeles. I hope that doesn’t mean Ice Cube would quit being a Raiders fan if they don’t move to L.A.
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R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley
July 26, 2012
We at JayForce.com, like you, are saddened by the loss of another of our beloved mega-stars. Associated Press (AP), Chicago Tribune, E Online, and other sources have reported that Broadway star turned television icon Sherman Hemsley died of natural causes at his El Paso, Texas, home this past Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Mr. Hemsley was 74 years old. The above vignette, put together by ABC’s Good Morning America is a fitting (and informative) tribute to everyone’s boisterous dad/deacon/in-law archetype. God speed, Mr. Hemsley. You were one of the best…and one of the first to show us real swagger. (Y’all remember that George Jefferson strut!) We will miss you. Rest in Peace.
50 Cent May Be Getting Into Boxing (Sports)
July 24, 2012
50 Cent (second from right), a longtime friend of Floyd Mayweather, Jr. (center), may be launching a promotional outfit that is said to include Yuriorkis Gamboa (right). (Credit: AP)
Fiddy may be looking to take The Money Team into a new arena…a boxing arena. Seen often with his likely boxing promotion partner – flamboyant Floyd Mayweather, Jr., – 50 Cent apparently looks to go platinum as a promoter of pugilism (say that five times fast). Word has it that TMT (short for The Money Team) Promotions expects to sign former featherweight title holder Yuriorkis Gamboa and super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell. None of this is official, but Nevada state athletic commissioner Keith Kizer says TMT is applying for a license in the state. – Chris Mannix, si.com
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Comedian/Actor Jimmie “JJ” Walker Talks with Tavis Smiley (Video)
July 23, 2012
Jimmie Walker talks about his book, “Dyn-O-Mite,” during his interview on the “Tavis Smiley Show.” Mr. Smiley asks Mr. Walker about his experiences, lessons learned, etc. during and since his breakout role on the show “Good Times.” Very enlightening to really hear from and see Jimmie Walker beyond “JJ.” Good vid. Take a look. And watch the WHOLE THING! It turns out that “Good Times” was probably not what you thought. And there is so much more to Jimmie Walker than you probably knew!
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R.I.P. Kile Glover (Cover Story)
July 23, 2012
It is with a heavy heart that we at JayForce.com report the passing of young Kile Glover, 11, stepson of Grammy-winning R&B singer Usher Raymond. The LA Times and the Atlanta Journal Constitution both affirm that Kile died this past Saturday, nearly two weeks after sustaining critical injuries in a boating accident on Metro Atlanta’s Lake Lanier. When news of Kile’s death was first released, it was said that Kile’s mother, the former Tameka Foster-Raymond, requested an end to Kile’s suffering once it was determined that he could not possibly recover from the injuries he had sustained. Later, it was clarified that Kile had succumbed; a result of congestive heart failure. Regardless, Kile’s battle has ended. We cannot imagine the grief being suffered by those left to mourn little Kile. We can only offer our deepest sympathies to the extended family left to mourn in the wake of this tragic loss. However, to you our reader, we offer the following admonishment: If you have been so blessed to have a little angel or angels in your life, hug and kiss them NOW; while they are on this side! Whatever else you think is more important…it’s not. Rest in peace, Kile.
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Rewind: Michael Moore – “Bowling For Columbine” (Documentary)
July 22, 2012
In light of the recent tragedy in Colorado involving a domestic terrorist shooting up a crowded movie theater, I immediately thought to myself that this is the second huge incident of gun violence to occur in the Rocky Mountain state. The U.S. has the largest amount of guns per capita in the world & staggering statistics in the amount of people killed every year. There are many other countries around the world with a high amount of guns per capita but their death & injury rates are far lower than the numbers here in the United States. Cities around the U.S. like Chicago are having rising rates of gun violence & far too often African-American males are the victims. It seems the U.S. has a problem that occurs everyday in its cities, but people don’t stop to reflect on it until something huge happens like out west in Colorado. All this week I’m positive the topic of discussion will & should revolve around gun violence. Director & social activist Michael Moore has had his 2002 documentary ‘Bowling For Columbine’ up on the web for free for sometime now & if you’ve never seen it this maybe a something to review before we all try to go back to business as usual on Monday.
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Wesley Snipes Says Talent Agencies Are Like The ‘Pimp & Ho’ Game (Video)
July 20, 2012
Back in 2008 Wesley Snipes was fighting his former talent agency UTA over unpaid commissions & in this videotaped deposition obtained by the Hollywood Reporter Wesley stated for the record that the talent agencies are like “Pimps” & the actors are like “Hoe’s”. Hilariously true….if you put it that way Wes. Hahaa!
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BLITZ – 7/20/12: Fly By Knight
July 20, 2012
People Under The Stairs – “San Francisco Knights”
HEADLINES
14 Dead & 50 People Injured Following Shooting During The Dark Knight Rises Movie Opening
The Dark Knight Rises Closes The Book On Director Christopher Nolan’s Batman Trilogy
Barbara Walters Rejected George Zimmerman’s Demands For A Television Interview
NBA Star Dwight Howard Says He Won’t Give Committment To The Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Bynum’s Agent Says Its ‘Foolish’ For Teams Not To Talk To Before A Trade
A Rare Look Inside Famous Gangster Al Capone’s Miami Mansion Selling For $10 Million
Dennis Rodman’s Father Had 29 Children By 16 Women And Is Actually Named ‘Philander’
Oprah Winfrey Loses Nearly $3 Million Dollars In Selling Her Chicago Apartment
Feds To Use Alcia Key’s Husband Swizz Beatz As Way To Prosecute Megaupload In The U.S.
Former NY Giant Tiki Barber Officially Marries Ex-NBC Intern He Dumped His Wife For
Former NFL QB Brett Favre Says The ‘Money Was Too Good’ Not To Play In 2010
‘Anchorman’ Actor Fred Willard Arrested In Adult Movie Theater With His Pants Down
Harlem’s ‘Queen Of Soul Food’ Sylvia Woods Dies At The Age Of 86
Al Sharpton Says Sylvia’s Restaurant Was The First Place People Thought Of In Black America
15-Year-Old Rapes Grandmother After He Cut Off Her Underwear As She Slept
Michael Jackson’s Siblings Are Claiming His Final Will Is A Fake; Daughter Disputes The Claim
NBA Star Jeremy Lin Says Leaving The Knicks For The Houston Rockets Was Not About Money
Gospel Singer & Minister Juanita Bynum Follows Frank Ocean In Admitting She’s Gay
FBI Raids The African-American Mayor Of Trenton N.J. Home & City Hall Offices
Mom Arrested After Hacking School Computers To Change Her Kids’ Grades
Wesley Snipes Compares Talent Agencies To ‘Pimps & Ho’s’ During A 2008 Deposition (Video)
R.I.P. Ms. Melodie (Cover Story)
July 19, 2012
We saw and heard word of the passing of Hip-Hop diva Ms. Melodie (formerly of BDP) many hours ago throughout the blogosphere and over the airwaves. However, everyone was reporting the same information (death, with no known cause); and none of the so-called majors had yet committed its resources or reputation to confirming the tragic loss. Well, though no new information of note has been shared, New York Daily News and MTV sources (and others) affirm that our beloved Ms. Melodie passed away yesterday, July 18 2012. We at JayForce.com express our deepest condolences and heartfelt sorrow at the passing of a sister that never did wrong by the culture of Hip-Hop, any of its elements, or the people who follow it and her. Rest in Peace, Ma…Rest in Power.
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Big Boi Addresses A Few ‘Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors’ (Video)
July 17, 2012
In his interview with Montreality, Big Boi (of OutKast) speaks about everything from the key to success, his upcoming album “Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors,” and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Insightful. Check it out.
BLITZ – 7/16/12: Weekend High
July 16, 2012
Elton John – “Rocket Man”
HEADLINES
The Summer Drink To Help With A Weekend Hangover
One Of America’s Most Wanted Fugitives Captured In Cancun Mexico
Employer Gives His Workers $7,500 To Take Vacations
George Zimmerman Claims The Judge Is Biased & Is Seeking A Replacement
Kobe Bryant Says That He’ll Likely Retire After 2 More NBA Seasons
NY Knicks Jason Kidd Arrested Under Suspicion Of DWI After Crashing His Vehicle
New Miami Heat Player Ray Allen Thanks Boston Celtics Fans For His 5 Years There
Florida DJ Sues R&B Singer Usher Over His ‘Hey Daddy’ Single
The All-Time Ugliest Uniforms In Sports History
Legal Experts Say Penn State’s Liabilities Expected To Be Far Heavier In Lawsuits
Medical Experts Say Skinny Jeans Leading To ‘Twisted Testicles’ & Other Health Problems
NY Knicks Expected To Not Match The Houston Rockets Offer For Jeremy Lin
How Jeremy Lin Fits The Houston Rockets Future Plans
An Inventor Wants To Create A ‘Jetsons’ Like Tunnel From San Francisco To Los Angeles
President Obama Say He ‘Won’t Be Apologizing’ For Bain Attacks On Romney
NY Governor Cuomo Refuses To Speak With Staff Through Email Or Regular Text Messages
The Miami ‘Face Cannibal’ Had Met His Victim Years Earlier
Music & Expectation: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
What President Obama Has Cost Blacks? A Columbia Professor Asks Hard Questions
Politics: Would You Have Booed Mr. Romney? (Video)
July 13, 2012
Amen, Chris. AMEN! Folks, I generally keep my political opinions to myself; but I feel obligated share wisdom as often as I can. Chris Rock, as he makes us laugh, often gives us pause…that we might THINK. Now, the Chris Rock video was a warm-up. Here is the video I want to discuss (and have you think about). Take it away, Mr. Romney.
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BLITZ – 7/13/12: Friday The 13th
July 13, 2012
Quiet Village – “Circus Of Horror”
HEADLINES
Mitt Romney Tried To Rig NAACP Crowd By Flying In African-Americans To Cheer For Him
Compton Rapper Guerilla Black Arrested For Purchasing Stolen Credit Cards
Joe Paterno’s New Legacy: Coach Turned Back On Helpless Boys Protecting Himself & Sandusky
Mother Of Penn State Sexual Abuse Victim Is ‘Filled With Hatred’ For Joe Paterno
The NBA Is Forcing Its Players To Save For Retirement For The First Time Ever
D.C. Cop Allegedly Threatened To Shoot The U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama
India Spent $1.3 Million To Stop Auction Of Gandhi Letters That May Prove He Was Gay
Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah Speaks On His Home Away From Home
Philadelphia Rapper Beanie Sigel Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Income Tax Evasion
Former NFL Wide Receiver Terrell Owens Facing Jail Time For Missing Child Support Hearing
Are Social Media Platforms Making Resume’s Obsolete?
Shaquille O’Neal Teaming Up With TruTv For A New Online Comedy Series
New Sophisticated US-Mexico Drug Tunnels Discovered
Los Angeles Clippers Blake Griffin Injures Knee & Now Out For The 2012 Olympics
Rare White Bison Born In Connecticut; Native Americans Claim It’s A Sacred Sign
United Nations Declares Internet Access A Human Right
The Most Stylish Baseball Caps Of All-Time According To Esquire
The Best Fried Chicken In The U.S. Is In Seattle?
Charles Barkley Says The Dwight Howard Trade Drama Is Not Good For Basketball
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BLITZ – 7/12/12: Ordinary People
July 12, 2012
John Legend – “Ordinary People”
HEADLINES
GOP Candidate Mitt Romney Booed At The NAACP Annual Convention In Houston
Mitt Romney Invested Millions In A Chinese Firm That Profited On U.S. Outsourcing
Viacom Channels Are Off Of DirecTV Systems & Many People Are Upset
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr Is Being Treated For A ‘Mood’ Disorder
President Of Florida A&M Resigns As Parents Of Hazing Victim File Lawsuit
Charles Barkley Responds To Kobe Bryant’s Dream Team USA 1992 Vs. 2012 Comments
World’s Largest Woman Loses Close To 100 Pounds By Having Marathon Sex
Ray Allen Eyes A New Chapter With The Miami Heat
Ray Allen Didn’t Feel Wanted By The Boston Celtics So He Left For The Miami Heat
Scientist Names A New Parasite Species After Bob Marley
Hip Hop Icon Lord Finesse Suing Mac Miller, Rostrum Records, & Datpiff For $10 Million
New Documentary Still Doesn’t Reveal Who Gave Magic Johnson The HIV Virus
Geneticists Evolve Fruit Flies With The Ability To Count
Star Athlete Loses Coke Endorsement For Being Seen Drinking A Pepsi
Philadelphia Pastor Boycotts Meek Mill’s Controversial “Amen” Song
Astronomers Discover A Fifth Moon Orbiting Pluto
Miami Heat’s Lebron James Wins 3 ESPY Awards
South Sudanese Radio Show Host Tests The Limits Of Freedom Limits In The New Nation
The Charted Proof That Destroys The Welfare Myth; How Most Welfare States Are Doing Well
FBI Called In Over University Of Hawaii’s Cancelled Stevie Wonder Concert
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ENDGAME: AIDS In Black America (Documentary)
July 12, 2012
Watch ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE.
“Every 10 minutes, someone in the U.S. contracts HIV. Half are black. A FRONTLINE special presentation, “ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America” is a groundbreaking two-hour exploration of one of the country’s most urgent, preventable health crises. People on the front lines tell moving stories of the battle to contain the spread of the virus, and the opportunity to finally turn the tide of the epidemic.”
The numbers are startling because studies have shown that black women now make up 60 percent of newly reported HIV cases. The CDC has reported that 1 of every 30 black women will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime. It’s being reported that African-American women HIV rates now rival the rates of sub-saharan Africa. It’s an important discussion that needs to be addressed when factors such as the prison industrial complex, drug abuse, & many other issues come into play. Big shout out to my friend & fellow WRFG 89.3 FM radio show host Dazon Dixon who appears in the documentary & has been doing great work in the Atlanta community for years through her “Sister Love” organization.
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BLITZ – 7/11/12: Wednesday Hump
July 11, 2012
The Dramatics – “Hey You! Get Off My Mountain”
HEADLINES
FBI Says Mexican Drug Cartels Used Bank Of America To Launder Money
NYC Asking Developers To Test Tiny Apartments
Man Accused Of Binding His Wife In Chains & Beating Her For 10 Years
President Barack Obama’s Brother To Make Film Debut In An Anti-Obama Documentary
Mitt Romney To Make A Pitch To African-American Voters At The Annual NAACP Meeting
Man Takes His 9-Month-Old Son To See A Prostitute Because He ‘Couldn’t Find A Babysitter’
Penn St Report On What Joe Paterno & Others Knew About Jerry Sandusky Expected This Week
North Philly Minister Calls For Boycott Of Rapper Meek Mill Due To His ‘Amen’ Song
20 Historical NBA Teams That Deserve Books Written About Them
Lord Finesse Sues Mac Miller For $10 Million Dollars Over ‘Hip 2 The Game’ Instrumental
Women Make A Plea For The Freedom Of An Accused Father & Son ‘Pimp Team’
Rapper Young Buck’s Recording Equipment, Jewelry, & More Go Up For Auction By The IRS
4-Team Trade For NBA Star Dwight Howard Falls Apart; Brooklyn Nets Still Optimistic
California Looking To Ease It’s ‘Three Strkes Law’ For Older Inmates To Save Money
Spike Lee Working On Documentary About Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad’ Album
Birth Of A Rumor: How The Lebron James ‘Love Child’ Story Went Viral
Study Finds Women Don’t Like Sports But Watch Only For Their Boyfriend Or Husband’s Sake
Surviving Members Of Run-DMC to reunite For A Performance In Texas
BLITZ – 7/10/12: Morning Bull Run
July 10, 2012
Rage Against The Machine – Bulls On Parade
HEADLINES
Self-Driving Cars Are Now Becoming A Reality
59% Of American Workers Are Being Paid By The Hour
Evander Holyfield Finally Moves Out Of His Foreclosed Atlanta Mansion
Reggie Jackson Banned Indefinitely From The NY Yankees For Comments
Heatwave Discoveries: Airport Runways Are Melting
The Past 10 Months Have Been The Hottest Ever Recorded In The U.S.
Brooklyn Nets Working On A 4-Team Team Deal To Get Dwight Howard
Does Minister Louis Farrakhan Want To Merge The Nation Of Islam With Scientology?
Lebron James Leading The Team USA Roster In The Olympics
The 100 Ugliest Athletes Of All-Time According To Complex
Former B2K Singer Raz B Nearly Slices Off His Hand In A Freak Hotel Accident
Marcus Camby Returns To The New York Knicks
Is The NBA’s ‘Big 3’ Era Unavoidable?
Congolese Warlord Sentenced To 14 Years For Using Child Soldiers
Cloned Horses Are Given The OK To Compete In The Olympics
NJ Governor Chris Christie Calls The War On Drugs ‘A Failure’
OKC Thunder James Harden Accidentally Posts On Instagram That He Was Traded
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BLITZ – 7/9/12: Sharp Shottas
July 9, 2012
Nas – “Made U Look”
HEADLINES
Usher’s Stepson Declared Legally Brain Dead After Tragic Boating Incident In Atlanta
ESPN Facing Challenges In The New Twitter Era Of Communication
Spike Lee Says The Presidential Election Will Come Down To ‘Obama Or A Mormon’
Thousands Expected To Lose Access To The Internet Service Today On Their PCs
Coach K Says The 2012 Team USA Basketball Squad Could Be Better Than The 2008 Team
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson Arrested In Houston
Rapper Lil Scrappy Says ‘Downlow’ Brothas Spread AIDS, Not Real Men
Botswana’s Stunning Achievement Against AIDS
Oscar Winning Actor Ernest Borgnine Dies At The Age Of 95
The Frank Ocean Effect: Who & What Happens Next?
Ernest Borgnine’s Advice For Living A Long Life Before His Death Was Loving Yourself. Literally
Dan Rather Says The 3rd Episode Of HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ Every American Should View
Woman Hugs Off-Duty Police Officer At Party, Causing His Gun To Fire & Kill Her
I Used To Love Her, But I Had To Flee Her: On Leaving New York
D’angelo’s Performance At The Essence Music Festival Receives Disappointing Reviews
Steve Nash Speaks On His Former Rivalry With Kobe Bryant & ‘No True Loyalty’ In Sports
Man Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Police Dog That Bit Into His Package Of Cocaine
Flavor Flav Almost Arrested At His Home In Las Vegas Following 4th Of July Fireworks Show
Reporter Claims He Was Hacked After ‘Fake Ass Nigga’ Was Tweeted To Rapper Yung Berg
George Zimmerman Released On $1 Million Bond For The 2nd Time
Gabrielle Union Says Miami Heat Star Dwyane Wade’s Ex-Wife Hurt Her Acting Career
Kevin Love Losing Patience With Minnesota Timberwolves Losing; Wants Roster Upgraded
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Charles Barkley Speaks On The Time When He Tried To Recruit Dirk Nowitzki To Auburn (Video)
July 7, 2012
Whenever Charles Barkley tells a story you can rest assured it’s gonna be something hilarious! In the video above Charles Barkley speaks on the time an 18-year old Dirk Nowitzki was shutting down Scottie Pippen & how he became so impressed with Dirk’s skills he tried to recruit him to him to attend his alma mater Auburn University.
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