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Knockout Nation: Mosley v. Mayorga This Saturday! Williams Fights Showcase Bout 9/25, Trinidad Calls Hopkins a Coward, Greatest KOs of Last 30 Years
Mosley
Battles Mayorga on HBO 9/27
Sugar Shane Mosley (44-5, 37 KOs) is set to battle
wild-swinging Nicaraguan Ricardo Mayorga (29-6-1, 23 KOs) in a free bout
featuring two of the more recognizable names in the sport.
Mosley is returning to the ring after a 10 month layoff
due to a proposed May fight with Zab Judah being canceled. Despite not being in
the ring since November 2007, Shanes stock remains strong because of his
competitive losing effort against Miguel Cotto.
For Mayorga, his appeal never rested in his pound for
pound ranking or competition, but with his off-color antics in and outside the
ring.
Since losing the undisputed welterweight title in his
first defense back in 2003, Mayorga has gone 3-2. Those fights include two
beatdowns to Felix Trinidad and Oscar De La Hoya, and an entertaining points
win over a shot Fernando Vargas last year.
Sans Vernon Forrest, Mayorga has been outclassed by
every elite fighter hes shared the ring with. This Saturdays fight with
Mosley should be no different, as Shane will have a marked speed and skill
advantage, not to mention an iron chin to withstand El Matadors inevitable
haymakers.
Expect Shane to shrug off an occasional bomb and
destroy Mayorga on the inside with hooks to the body and head. Mosleys not a
big puncher, so Mayorga should be able to hang around and give fans their
moneys worth before succumbing around the 8th round.
This is nothing more than a showcase bout so be wary of
overrating Mosley based on how fantastic he looks against such a limited
opponent.
On the undercard, rising welterweight star Andre Berto
(22-0, 19 KOs) defends his WBC crown against scrappy Steve Forbes (33-6, 9 KOs)
for the WBC welterweight title.
The light-hitting, undersized but fearless Forbes has
his work cut out for him, but showed in a losing effort against Oscar De La
Hoya in May that he can hang with a much larger and skilled opponent.
While Berto will miss a lot due to Forbes defensive
skill, Two-Pound wont have enough pop to make his younger foe pay for his
mistakes and keep him honest.
The likely result will be a clear Berto decision win
setting up a clash with Shane Mosley for early next year.
Paul
Williams Fights Live 9/25 on Versus Network
After mopping the floor with Carlos Quintana in their
June rematch, Paul Williams faced a dilemma; every top ten welterweight refused
a fight with him.
Newly crowned champ Antonio Margarito first expressed
plans to fight Joshua Clottey in November, turning down a proposed $4 million
offer for Williams camp. Suddenly, Margarito then decided to take off the rest
of the year to recuperate from his war with Miguel Cotto in July.
Cotto, who was knocked out in that July bout, is still
licking his wounds and obviously wouldnt take such a dangerous comeback fight
against the Punisher.
And unfortunately for Williams, the remaining top ten
either refused (Cintron), are tied up (Mosley, Berto), or couldnt be booked at
such a last minute (Clottey).
So instead of waiting, Williams is making a leap to
middleweight to face fringe contender Andy Kolle (17-1, 12 KOs) this Thursday
at 9PM on the Versus network.
Harking back to the 40s and 50s were fighters would
fight regularly every month, Williams plans to take another, more high-profile
bout on one of the bigger networks in November. By doing this, he keeps his
name out there and builds credibility from 147 to 160 lbs.
Im not upset Im not fighting a big name, Williams
explained to maxboxing.com this past Sunday (September 21). Bottom line is,
the guys with the big names didnt want it. So were not going to sit around
and wait for them and say, okay, well fight them when theyre ready. No, were
going to keep moving.
Although Kolle is relatively unknown and had a decision
loss to super-middleweight contender Andre Ward back in 2006, the fight does
pose some risk.
Williams is a light hitter even at welterweight, let
alone jumping two weight classes to middleweight, where he has not fought since
2001.
Even so, the Punishers willingness to take the risk is
admirable, and heres hoping more big name fighters take notice of his
initiative.
Felix
Trinidad Says Hopkins is Afraid of Rematch, Calls Out De La Hoya
Former welterweight kingpin and middleweight titlist
Felix Trinidad is once again making noise about returning to the ring in 2009.
The past prime but still popular Trinidad was easily
disposed of by equally faded Roy Jones in January, but that hasnt stopped Tito
from issuing challenges as if were back in 2001.
Speaking with Spanish paper El Nuevo Dia, Trinidad
stated I want to fight Hopkins, but he wont give me a rematch because he is
afraid to face me. Ill possibly have two more fights in 2009, [the second]
against Oscar De La Hoya.
Rumbling of a rematch with De La Hoya have been ongoing
for nearly 10 years, and at this point I doubt even the mainstream public cares
much at this point.
Regarding Hopkins, its not crazy to believe the lower
punch output but higher foul dealing Executioner of today would beat up Tito
worse than he did in their 2001 encounter.
Since it appears Trinidad may have suffered a little
amnesia regarding that fight, heres a reminder.
Trinidad vs. Hopkins Rounds 10-12
Throwback
of the Week: The Best Knockouts of the Last 30 Years
In actuality this chilling highlight reel relies more
on footage from the 80s and 90s, but youll still get the point. Relive some
best knockouts in recent memory to a great Hip-Hop soundtrack. Some of the
featured KOs include:
Gatti vs. Gamache
Norris vs. Mugabi
Mercer vs. Morrison
Jackson vs. Graham
Donaire vs. Darchinyan
Ruddock vs. Dokes
Hearns vs. Duran
Hearns vs. Cuevas
Green vs. Codrington
Ludacris Inducted Into GA Music Hall of Fame
Trailblazing Atlanta rap star Ludacris added another precedent to his resume, as he was honored this past Saturday (September 20) as the first Hip-Hop artist inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
The ceremony featured Ludacris being honored alongside legends of the rock and R&B world in Widespread Panic and Keith Sweat.
Born Chris Bridges, Ludacris initially got his start working as DJ Chris Lova Lova for Atlanta radio station WHTA.
There he met and impressed Timbaland who offered the fledgling artist a guest spot on the 1998 track Phat Rabbit.
Over the following ten-year span, the Atlanta star has went on to record five multi-platinum albums, win three Grammys, and star in several acclaimed films such as Crash and Hustle & Flow.
During his acceptance speech, Luda reflected on his unassuming beginnings that showed little of the promise thats lead him to the top of the entertainment world.
And just think 10 years ago I was trying to put pizzas through the oven at Pizza Hut to make sure I didnt get fired, he explained to a jam-packed crowd at the Georgia World Congress Center. Now the only way Ill get fired is if I fire myself, so thats a beautiful thing right now for sure.
Ludacris is currently gearing up to release his sixth studio album Theater of the Mind on November 11.
The LP features appearances from The Game, T.I., Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Chris Brown, Sean Garrett, Floyd Mayweather, Common, Spike Lee, and rock band Good Charlotte.
Confirmed producers include DJ Toomp, Clinton Sparks, Don Cannon, Darkchild, DJ Paul, and Juicy J.
New 50 Cent Video Game in Danger of Cancellation
Amidst various internet rumors during the past week, game developers are denying that mogul 50 Cents second video game titled 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, has been canceled.
Reports for the past week have circulated on respected gaming site Kotaku that the game was to be shelved due to the market being oversaturated with shooter-styled games.
Also, it was disclosed that the titles UK developer Swordfish, would be sold off, effectively ending any hopes of the title being released.
In statement to kotaku.com, gaming publisher Activision verified they have taken over the title from Videndi but stopped short on whether they plan to release it.
We have a policy of not commenting on rumors, an Activision representative stated. I can tell you that we announced back in July that we are retaining only those franchises that are a strong fit with our long-term strategy: Crash Bandicoot, Ice Age, Spyro, Prototype, and an unannounced new IP. We will not publish other titles that previously were part of the Vivendi Games portfolio and are currently reviewing our options regarding these titles.
If released, the game will be a sequel to 2005s chart-topping but critically panned 50 Cent: Bulletproof.
Blood on the Sand is purportedly modeled after the blockbuster X-Box shooter Gears of War and features as playable characters Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, DJ Whoo Kid.
While originally included in the games initial stages, its unconfirmed if former G-Unit member Young Buck is still in the game.
At press time, gamesindustry.biz is reporting that the games team members are currently fixing bugs and working tirelessly to have the title completed by the targeted March 31, 2009 release date.
If approved, 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand will be released for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.
Hip-Hop Rumors: Soulja Boy Reality Show? Maino and Mya and Lil Kim? J-Hood Has A Lotta Guns!
DISCLAIMER:
All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.
TODAY’S RUMORS!
FIRST OF ALL
We had a lil fun over the weekend, so I want you to check out:
The R. Kelly parody interview.This was TOO funny, so instead of updating when I usually do, I let it breath a bit.
See Plies Bust It Baby go CRAZY! I have not followed this Bust It stuff, but check out this woman go nuts after a man says he wants her to be his Bust It Baby. LMAO. Also, there are some signs the world is coming to an abrupt end.
SOULJA BOY REALITY SHOW
Do you lust for Soulja Boy? If you do, you can be a younger girl that has her respect, dignity and life branded groupie for the rest of your days. Soulja Boy is about to have a Flavor Flav-type reality show, according to MTO. Soulja Boy gets to pick from about 12 young girls that would certainly make R. Kellys toes curl and his bladder release. GOD Im sorry for that comment. There was no excusing that. IM SORRY! Anyway, good deal. Get that money and that girl, Souljie.
MAINO LOVES MYA!
Maino is officially a star! He bagged an R&B chick! We need to make this thing happen, he said. Its not official yet! Peep this interview with Hot 93.7’s Jenny Boom Boom. Maino and Lil Kim? Wowwwwww ..
SAD, SAD, SAD!
First of all, Travis Barker is alive! Some fool was spreading bad info that he had died.
I don’t know if “Hip-Hop” is feeling any kind of way about Travis Barker and/or DJ AM. But there is a tragic new twist to the crash that claimed four lives. Apparently, DJ AM has suffered burns all over his face and he is getting skin grafts. On more tragic side, Travis Barker’s assistant and bodyguard were killed. His assistance is a newly wed and a new mother. Prayers are being sent up for all involved. J-HOOD SHOWS JADAKISS – WHAT’S REALLY HOOD!
All the guns on youtube thing is getting played out.
Click here to discuss this madness.
SIGNS THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END
Over the weekend, I posted a few videos of kids behaving badly. But, in all reality, its the parents acting like kids. Case in point, this video of this boy acting like some sort of pimp. They call him Lil Bill Bill “The Pimp On 7 Mile.” WOW. Somebody of age actually put this on the internet like it was cute or fly. Kill yo’ self! This boy is a pawn in a game somebody decided to play with his lil’ life. He’s be being rewarded for acting like an a$$…Life won’t be so kind.
ILLSEED’S QUICKIES
Diddy’s new album is supposedly called “We Invented The Remix 2.” I’m not sure why he is running with this theme.
If you are good at working on wordpress sites and stuff, get at me. hint: illseed.com is wordpress. ah*******@***il.com.
I heard the injunction against 40 Glocc and his crew is not in effect mode. I wonder where they went, if anywhere?
Oprah Winfrey is not dead. There is a bad rumor going around stop it!
According to MSNBC, LL Cool J was p##### when Jessica Simpson outsold him last week. He apparently threatened to quit. The label said its all lies!
You might not like Love Lockdown, but it is No. 1 on iTunes. Check out poet/emcee/rock star Saul Williams comment on the hate towards the song.
RANDOM QUOTES
Paris Hilton, does work! She does!
“I am literally running a huge corporation. I have my clothing lines, my champagne, my watches, shoes and purses and dog clothes – every sort of product you can imagine. I am doing movies. I am doing my record right now, producing, starring in a Tv show. So it is a 24 hour, seven day-a-week job. I work all the time, so I laugh when I hear people say that.” RIGHT.
THE BREEDING GROUND – THIS TUESDAY IN NYC @ SOB’S!!
You know what it is! The Breeding Ground returns to SOBs in NYC and we are all about getting that REAL HIP-HOP in from coast to coast, south to north! I will be at this event, lurking around. Anyway, here is the lined up. Beanie Sigel will reunite with State Property! EPMD never, ever disappoint! Hosted by Hot 97’s Envy! Ya Boy from the West Coast will rip it as well. And the line-up of hungry emcees from the Breeding Ground are as follows:
Stimuli
Nicki Minaj
Nina B
Skyzoo
Tabi Bonney
Sic Osyrus
Dirty Den
Boaz
I have to admit, I am looking forward to the ladies performing. Shout out to RawLT, from Texas. That damn Hurricane prevented her from getting to the Breeding Ground. Check out Nicki Minaj version of Warning.
I heard some surprises are going to be on tap. Dont sleep!
WHERE
SOB’s
Corner Of Houston & Varick Streets
Ticket Prices: $10 in advance / $15 @ door.
WHEN
Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, Doors Open 6PM; Show Begins @ 7PM
Tickets available at Ticketmaster & SOB’s Box Office.
SHELZ’S ARBITRARY MOMENTS
Is Diddy talking to illseed? Looks like Mr. Diddy Puff wants to shoot down the idea of him targeting anyone in particular in his Swagga Like Us rendition (Swagga Like Puff). And he also talks about Poo-gate. Dunno about that making the cover of anyone’s rag. Must have been a slow news day.
The World Series of Hip Hop
Yeah so it’s going down this week; Saturday at some undisclosed location in the NYC. Now please understand this once mad ambitious, epic event went from 200 ciphers in a round robin leading to a finals showdown worth a million dollars to four battles worth 25K with the two most well known battlers getting their start on reality TV. We have Lady Luck vs. Rece Steele, Murda Mook vs. Young Hot and E. Ness vs. Mysonne. I’m seriously starting to wonder about how much support Fuqaan Clover, the guy who came up with this event, really has in the Hip Hop industry. He’s the one who can’t get The Vapors (the movie) in the can. I mean, it was an awesome idea, but the deterioration from what it was to what it is now is horrific. Anyway, some folks have started murmuring (very quietly) about this event including ole dude in this video who swears Fat Joe stole his style. I guess we’ll see him on the next Swagga Like Us freestyle. No One on the Corner has Swagga Like Gus, Swagga Like Gus, Swagga Swagga Like Gus has a ring to it, huh?
In Our Prayers
With Travis Barker and DJ AM still fighting to recover from the crash on Saturday that took four lives, statements have been issued by plenty of the artists who have come in contact with the pair in the industry including; The Game, Paul Wall and Statik Selektah who posted the below on his MySpace page:
first off before anything, Rest In Peace to Little Chris Baker who i had the pleasure of meeting a few times and was known through the world as a cool ass dude know that when you salute or see the Famous Stars and Straps you are reppin for him!!
2nd, rest in peace to the other 3 people that lost their lives.
and finally, PRAY for AM & Trav, AM who is one of the ILLEST djs ive ever seen and has looked out for me on numerous occasions, and Trav for being one of the illest drummers, a great dad, and good dude also cuz they are KNOWN for being good people. the world needs more of them. may they recover with God-speed.
Amen.
CHECK THIS OUT!
Jeezy made it to CNN!? Holy cow!
CAMP LO COOLIE HIGH
This was a helluva good song (and still is), before the actual hit hits came like “Luchini.”
By the way, I had a MAJOR rumor today…but the brass upstairs made me pull it! I hope to clear this up and bring it to you tomorrow.
80s HEADS STAND UP!
I know all of you call yourselves 80s babies, but if you LIVED in the 80s, you will get a kick out of this rumor. George Michael was reportedly caught doing crack and/or weed in a bathroom. You know his history with bathrooms at this point. But in the 80s George was just a happy dude that fronted that band called Whamm. Here is a dedication song.
Shout out to John Candy, b***hes!
THE BREEDING GROUND, WE LOVE YOU!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
WHO: illseed.com
WHAT: Rumors
WHERE: AllHipHop.com, MySpace.com/TheIllseed
HOW: Send your rumors and ill pics to illseed at ah*******@***il.com.
– allhiphop rumors
Run-D.M.C. Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Living Hip-Hop legends Run-D.M.C. are among the artists being considered to be inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, it was announced today (September 22).
The rap group joins esteemed acts like Little Anthony and the Imperials, Jeff Beck, Metallica, Bobby Womack, Chic, Wanda Jackson and pioneering hardcore band The Stooges.
Run-D.M.C. and Jam Master Jay being considered for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an honor and a dream come true, Joseph Rev Run Simmons told AllHipHop.com exclusively. I pray that my DJ, Jam Master Jay is resting in peace and smiling ear to ear. D.M.C. and Jay, job well done! This is exciting beyond belief.
The 24th annual 2009 induction ceremony, which is open to the public for the first time in the Museums history, is slated to take place April 4 at Public Hall in Cleveland.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established in 1983, to recognized the contribution of musicians and their artistry to pop culture.
The Museum is located in Cleveland, Ohio and is a nonprofit organization which preserves and honors the continuing significance of popular music.
The organization collects, preserves and a number of artifact through exhibits, libraries, archives and educational programs.
Comprised of Joseph “Run” Simmons, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell, Run-D.M.C. dropped their self titled debut album Run-D.M.C. in 1984 for New York City independent, Profile Records.
The group went on to record a number of groundbreaking recordings, including King of Rock (1985), Raising Hell (1986), Tougher Than Leather (1988), Back From Hell (1990), Down with The King (1993) and Crown Royal (2001).
Run-D.M.C. is credited with bringing Hip-Hop to the masses, through hits like “My Adidas,” “Peter Piper,” “Walk This Way,” “Mary Mary.”
Each year, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fames nominating committee, which is comprised of rock and roll historians, selects the nominees, who are not eligible until 25-years after their first album was released.
Then, a body of over 500 international experts vote and the performers who receive the highest number of votes and more than 50 percent of the vote – are inducted.
Usually, five to seven performers each year.
In 2007, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five were the first Hip-Hop group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Devin The Dude Ft. Snoop Dogg
“I Don’t Chase Em'”
Killer Mike Ft. Charles Manson
“Belly Of The Beast”
Termanology Ft. Sheek Louch and Freeway
“Drugs, Crime & Gorillaz”
Heltah Skeltah: The Odd Couple
Most noted for their natural chemistry and charisma, clearly evident on their stunning 1996 debut Nocturnal, Boot Camp Cliks Heltah Skeltah have always managed to stand out from their competition in the ever-fickle rap game. After several years spent as solo artists and working loosely with the BCC, the dynamic duo releases their long-awaited third album, D.I.R.T: Da Incredible Rap Team (Duck Down) on September 30th. Ready and reloaded with their first offering as a duo since 1998s Magnum Force, Ruck and Rock talk make-ups, break-ups and why nowadays everything (not just Hip-Hop) is helter-skelter.AllHipHop.com: How are you? I heard you shot a video today for the first single for the new album, how was that?Ruck aka Sean Price: We shot Everything is Heltah SkeltahRock aka Da Rockness Monstah: It was fun, we managed to get all our shots in before the rain started.Heltah Skeltah Everything is Heltah Skeltah Video from D.I.R.T.AllHipHop.com: When you split in 1998, Heltah Skeltah had just been nominated for a Source Award and had heavy street buzz. Why break up?Ruck: We aint really break up. N****s was on missions. We wasnt too happy with our parent label, Priority. Were grown men with families to take care of. It was all love but it was just every man for himself. Basically, it was like, If your s**t works Ima come with you and if my s**t work, you gon come over with me, thats all. It was a battle move.Rock: We got put in a predicament by labels, so we split up to see what else was rocking. Duck Down is our family but other labels dont really give a f**k about nothing else but a dollar bill.AllHipHop.com: When and who decided to make the re-connection in 2005?Ruck: That was my solo album. And even though Rock was always around, I was the first out of Heltah Skeltah to drop a solo album so naturally Rock was gonna be on it. Same thing if he was to drop his album first. So it could have went the other way easily.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. I figured the same energy I could put into hustling I could put into my music. Ruck a.k.a. Sean Price
AllHipHop.com: Sean, youre one of the most consistent NYC underground MCs and have had a lot of solo success from cracking Billboard charts to releasing critically-acclaimed mixtapes. Describe your work ethic and how you did it.Ruck: Ah, how did I do it? (Pause) I dont know. [It was] God, man. Desperate times call for desperate measures. I figured the same energy I could put into hustling I could put into my music. You put that work in and hopefully get rewarded for it. So far so good.AllHipHop.com: Your solo work has done a lot to keep both Heltah Skeltah and BCCs names alive.Ruck: I was saying to Rock earlier, Monkey Barz, Jesus Price, Master P and all that, thats the set-up for Heltah Skeltah. This new Heltah Skeltah album, D.I.R.T. is gonna set up Rocks solo album and all the things he got set up next.Rock: Everything is a step to the next. You put one foot in front of the other and go from there.AllHipHop.com: Sean P, you have always had vulnerability in your music where you can be humorous yet real. How do you stay so grounded?Ruck: I dont live in fantasy world, nah mean? You got real life, then you got this Hip-Hop image. Im here to let you know its an image. When I make songs like Brokest Rapper You Know or Mess You Made those are real songs cause thats really me. I try to keep it all me on the records. I bring across the humor, the hardcore, self-deprecating humor cause if you cant make fun of yourself how you gonna make fun of anyone else? People seem to dig all of that.Sean Price Mess You Made Video from Jesus Price Superstar (2007)AllHipHop.com: Whenever you work as a team do you ever feel like two heads are better than one? Rock: A lot of times it feels like its so easy we cheatin (laughs). I already know this n***a is gonna bring 150%. He gon bring that every time and he knows that about me. Its like, I already know he got the second verse, thats taken care of. Or I dont need a first verse cause I know he got that.
Dont nobody in Heltah Skeltah wanna be the wack n***a on a song. Rock a.k.a Da Rockness Monstah
AllHipHop.com: Heltah Skeltah seems to have a Cold Crush Brothers chemistry where you have confidence in each other and know when to shine and fall back.Rock: True but dont get it twisted. Dont nobody in Heltah Skeltah wanna be the wack n***a on a song. But I agree. Sometimes its more important for it to be a team effort and let each other shine.Heltah Skeltah “Operation Lockdown” Video from Nocturnal (1996)AllHipHop.com: Can you describe each others strengths and weaknesses?Ruck: Rocks strength is his chorus game is phenomenal. What he lacks? His punctuality is the worst! When you look up CP time in the dictionary, its a picture of him. (laughs)Rock: Sean Ps strength is that no one thinks like him. Even my mother says that about him. It makes for some of the best lyrics ever, because the s**t hes thinking no one else is thinking. As far as his weak points, he cant do a chorus to save his life. (laughs) Oh yeah, he did one on F**k Dat Rapper and I was just as surprised as he was. (laughs). But son is a good dude. We just learn how to turn our weak points into strong points. Me, I know my punctuality sucks so I got my Magnum P.I. n****s on the scene, checking the scene out before Im on it, you know?AllHipHop.com: Rock, lets talk about your mixtape Shell Shock. Youve been getting a lot of love in the streets.Rock: Shell Shock is all part of the set-up for D.I.R.T, Heltah Skeltahs new album, which is all part of the set-up for Monster Music, my solo album. I got Shell Shock the DVD; everything is a set up for the next move.AllHipHop.com: Prior to the release of Shell Shock, you were released on bail regarding your legal troubles is the outcome looking positive on that?Rock: Yeah. I mean like it really is. Its a slow process and Ive seen the process with a lot of dudes, and its always a slow process. Trust and believe, Rock is not guilty. AllHipHop.com: What is the biggest reason a lot of duos split?Ruck: Money.Rock: Yeah.Ruck: It might not even be the money, sometimes you just get tired of person. Like, back up and give me some space, nah mean? (Laughs)Rock: You know. Like, Ruck aint my first best friend. (laughs). We go through stages. And you never know what life has in store for you or where you gonna end up at. Like I grew up with certain dudes, but a lot of them aint here. And they aint all locked up or dead either. They just grow up and grew on. You gotta respect that; people change and move on. Change is good.AllHipHop.com: Is understanding that people change the key to staying together as a group?Rock: Hell yeah! I could say this about me and Ruck, we dont like people in our faces all the time, not even each other. I dont want to see yo ass every single day. Cats got bills, visions and things they gotta do on their own, as a man. People need to allow each other their space to be them.AllHipHop.com: Men seem to understand that better than women. I think if you two were girls you would have been fighting a long time ago. (Laughs)Rock: True. I always laugh at girls because they never seem to have real good friendships. Very rarely you see that. You and ya mans meet a chick and the first thing you wanna know is, Where your friends at? (mocking a females voice) I dont really have any girlfriends.(Laughs)Ruck: My wife is semi like that, too. She doesnt have too many girlfriends.Rock: Yeah, I know thats what it is. Like, I think females aint as honest with each other as males are with each other. With us, its so much deeper than that. We friends cause our mothers introduced us to each other, like we was likkle youth. Before the rap s**t, we did other stuff together. Like if one day son stop rhyming, or whatever the case may be, thats gon still be my dog. Basically nothing that has nothing to do with music can stop me and Ruck from being friends.Boot Camp Click “Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka” Video
Q Da Kid Ft. Jermaine Dupri
“On A Mission”
Ill Bill: The Hour Of Reprisal (Album Review)
Underground Brooklyn rhyme veteran Ill Bill has been putting in work for years as a part of his now defunct group Non-Phixion and more recently with the La Coka Nostra collective. With a reputation built on brash wordplay and socially and politically influenced subject matter, Ill Bill (who is also the older brother of horrorcore rapper Necro), aims straight for your head with his latest release The Hour Of Reprisal (Fat Beats).
The disc is chock full of strong production (DJ Premier, DJ Lethal, DJ Muggs) and interesting guests (Max Cavalera of Sepultura, Raekwon, Immortal Technique) which will have your adrenaline pumping after just one listen.
Bill comes out swinging on the lead single Im A Goon which has the BK emcee explaining how he resolves conflicts (Negotiate / With blowtorches to faces) over a head-nod inducing piano loop. Bill is a self-proclaimed metal head, thus he delivers an ode to his favorite heavy metal band Slayer on UBS (Unauthorized Biography of Slayer). Inspired by Nas U.B.R, Bill delivers the background story on the group over a gloomy synthesized track in a little over two minutes.
While the album does have many other solid tracks (Coka Moshiach featuring Raekwon, White N*****), the Preemo produced Society Is Brainwashed has to be the highlight. Premier shows why he will go down in history as one of the greatest behind the boards as he laces Bill with a grimy backdrop full of vintage gunshot sound effects and an array of vocal samples that serves as a sonic soapbox for Bill to vent his anger at U.S. foreign policy and the powers that be. One listen to Bills lyrics here will tell you its not likely hell be voting for McCain when the polls open, Old men start wars / For young dudes to die in / Madison Avenue telling you / What you should be buying.
While the strong heavy metal influence on this record may isolate Hip-Hop purists, there is no doubt that Ill Bill has come correct with an album that should serve as the precedence for all future hardcore albums in this new era of Rap. This isnt the second coming of Limp Bizkit; this is goon music plain and simple.
Ill Bill
“Society Is Brainwashed”
John Legend Taps Andre 3000, Kanye, Pharrell For ‘Evolver’
Despite having a string of hit songs and multi-platinum albums under his belt, John Legend was happy to work with Outkasts Andre 3000 for his forthcoming album Evolver.
The pair collaborated on Evolver’s first single, “Green Light.” According to Legend, the experience proved to be a dream come true.
“I am a true Andre fan and he doesn’t rap much any more so I was really happy that he wanted to do this,” Legend said. “I knew he wouldn’t have chosen to be on the song if it wasn’t hot.”
“Green Light” isnt the only high profile collaboration Legend has lined up for Evolver, which he hopes will add to the 5 million records he has already sold during his career.
Guests include Pharell Williams, who wrote the song “It’s Over” featuring Kanye West and reggae star Buju Banton, who turns up on the bonus track “Can’t Be My Lover.”
“Buju brings the dance hall authenticity to this song,” Legend said about the track, which finds the crooner resisting a relentless seductress. “No one sounds like him.”
Evolver is the follow up to Legends 2006 effort Once Again.
For his new album, Legend explores various issues which include taking a platonic relationship to the next level, the emotional complexities of relationships, persuading an overnight guest to stay to watch the sun rise and pledging to abandon the playboy lifestyle.
In addition, Evolver will feature “If You’re Out There,” a song the singer debuted during his performance at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in support of Barack Obama.
“The song is a rallying cry and when I was writing it I knew I didn’t want to temper it with cynicism,” Legend revealed. “I wanted to be unabashedly hopeful: Let’s go all the way.”
John Legends Evolver is slated to hit stores on Oct. 28.
Saul Williams’ Response to Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown”
The views expressed in this response are not the views expressed by AllHipHop.com.Poets over Rappers Vol.1Listening to Kanye’s Love Lockdown and reading the comments beneath it on AllHipHop.com, it brought me back to the conversation I had yesterday, sitting in the barber chair while images of an old me flashed on MTV in a Goodie Mobb video for my film Slam. Me and Bruce, my barber, started talking about the attention that so many rappers give to haters in their music and how hate seems to fuel so much creativity in the hood and Hip-Hop community. We questioned what our music would sound like if it weren’t so pre-occupied with hate or haters, if we shifted our attention to the fact that so many of us are loved by so many more than we are hated by. I think of the family members and friends that call to check in on me, the messages of support that I get from fans, and my personal triumph at home with having found love and the newfound challenges that come with learning how to fully surrender to it and am forced to admit, I am loved, most fully by one, and quite truly by many. Yet, reading those posts underneath Kanye’s obvious attempt at pouring his heart out, made me actually acknowledge, that some heads can be truly hateful and that that hatefulness must certainly have roots in something that is on lockdown, deep within. Deep within the psyche of the Hip-Hop community and mos def within aspects of the African American community, their lives a feeling of being suppressed, held down, by forces that do not wish to see us succeed. Whether the apparent truths that allow us to point fingers at institutionalized racism or the oblivious actions of the privileged hold actual weight, we seem to be most commonly held back by our perceptions of ourselves. A true glance at Hip-Hops most successful artists would allow one to see a common thread of confidence and persistence playing a huge part in success. Essentially, the most successful are the ones who don’t see obstacles as obstacles, who despite the hardened grimace maintain a positive, balanced, and possibly even optimistic outlook. Yet, why is so much emphasis placed on hate? Is it partially because it is the easiest emotion to write from, the assumed position of the underdog?Over the past decade or more, Hip-Hop has clearly seemed to be a reflection of the average American psyche, at large. The popularity of gangstas in the mainstream could only be overshadowed by the popularity of gangsters in the government. 50 and George Bush share the same birthday and the idea of “I do what I wanna do, don’t care if get caught ” has surely been the prevailing sentiment in both popular Hip-Hop music and the pro-war stance of the country that allowed Bush to have his way without impeachment, and a lot of bulls**t lyricism to claim the charts. The tides are truly changing, but not without another parallel: It seems that Americas addiction to oil can very easily be likened to Hip-Hops addiction to hate. We are fueled by a source of energy that has led us to murdering the innocent in the name of convenience. Rappers that have never truly been hated on will spit endlessly about haters and their overall defeat, when truly all that has been defeated is the opportunity to spread something more powerful than ones own ego through their music. It’s a never ending cycle that puts mean mugs where smiles could be and makes countless victims out of would be victors.I would argue that Hip-Hop is in dire need of an alternative fuel source, and that what Kanye is experimenting with is exactly that. Lyrics and music that are fueled by love or even love-loss are like cars powered by solar energy or electricity. In the long run, I think we’ll all benefit from the transformation. Until then, f**king with that s**t will probably get you, like me, ending up getting honorable mentions in AllHipHop.com’s “Alternative” section, never fully realizing that the “alternative” choice will stand the test of time, heal the Earth, and aid in progressing humanity beyond a Pop that p##### on young minds. Eventually, the alternative choices will become the popular choices and many will look back like, “How could I not see that coming?” Hopefully they will have divested their funds from the ideals of the dwindling regime in enough time to save their precious assets.Those comments beneath Kanye’s song made me unwillingly acknowledge that I can grow to understand as much as I want to, but that ain’t gonna stop heads from getting and staying caught up. Every path is individual, but most of you cats dress alike and point fingers at they guy who dares to be different, or rather, them self. Diamonds on woodgrain, wanna be swagger, blah blah blah, you fall for it every time it hits the airwaves. I swear I feel a need to tell these NGHs to shut up to they face, but that ain’t love yet, that alone seems to be the only thing that would get me out of this “alternative” prism-like prison.Grow the f**k up haters. It’s much harder to love. And for the record, I’ll go verse for verse with anyone of your heroes. Poets over Rappers, b######. LMAO.Saul
AHH BREEDING GROUND: State Property Reunites, EPMD Takes The Stage, & More!
What event combines the old school, the new school and the next school? Where will history be made as the entire State Property will stand reunited on stage for the first time in years? Where will EPMD tear down the stage representing the golden age of Hip-Hop? Where will artists on the verge of startdom make their push for the spotlight? Only one place indeed: AllHipHop’s Breeding Ground !ALLHIPHOP BREEDING GROUNDWHATAuthentic music industry event where Hip Hop enthusiasts and music executives from major labels watch performances by unsigned artists from across the country.WHOHost:
Hot 97’s EnvyBreeding Ground Artists Include:StimuliNicki MinajNina BSkyzooTabi BonneySic OsyrusDerty DenBoazFeatured Headliners Include:Ya BoyEPMDState Property Reunion (Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Young Chris, Neef, Peedi, Oschino, Sparks) WHERESOB’sCorner Of Houston & Varick StreetsTicket Prices: $10 in advance / $15 @ door. WHENTuesday, Sept. 23rd, Doors Open 6PM; Show Begins @ 7PMTickets available at Ticketmaster & SOB’s Box Office.
SICK SUNDAY: Travis Barker, Rauce the Bauce, Solange & More
What’s up my dudes and welcome to another edition of the Sickest Sundays you heard thus far. Been a long week. For all those who missed it, AllHipHop’s Social Lounge was very productive. Low on drama, and high on execution. Shout out to Mayor Corey Booker, all the panelists and the audience. Special shout to the George Bush fan. You started out so credible then it all went down hill. Ah well, win some lose some.First up to bat, Travis Barker and DJ AM. To keep you up to speed they both survived Friday’s accident with burns but no breaks and are presently in critical but stable condition. Our prayers go out to them, and the families of the deceased passengers and flight crew. To honor Barker’s relationship with Hip-Hop, here’s a lil’ taste of the Fix Your Face mixtape. Flavor.
FIX YOUR FACENow that we’ve saluted, it’s time to take it to the gutter. This next joint comes straight from your man Bigaveli Max B going in on former homey Jim Jones. Lot of innuendo going on in this record. I’ll leave it to you to decide whether its fire or not. I’ve heard better disses but I’ve certainly heard worse. Let’s keep this on wax gentlemen.
max xclu – Max BNext up we got underrated producer The Alchemist with heavyweights Snoop Dogg, Jay to the mwah, and my man Pusha T going in on a minimally constructed sinister rythm. I like it but there could have been more energy in this one.
Lose Your Life – The Alchemist feat. Jadakiss, Snoop Dogg and Pusha TNow in the flavor of gullyness we have a throwback a couple years to one of the hardest singles of all time. Nas was fresh off bodying Hov and was sitting firm with the title and instead of going for the flash he went for the gutter. It gets no more Hip-Hop than “Apache” and Nas took that genetic makeup and just took it to the mud. Fix your face
Made You Look – NasSolange- I Told You SoI don’t usually ride with the underdog, but I’m riding with this one. If not for her big sister who shall remain nameless, I think people would give her a chance. She doesn’t try to follow in the footsteps and I find that it goes left and is honest music. I bought the album. You should too. Thumbs up.
I Told You So – Solange KnowlesT.I. ft. BoB & Ludacris – Top Of The World
Ok back to the hood again. TI & Luda recently got back on good graces and dropped a joint. To me it was lackluster and I think they knew it cause now they back with a lil’ B.O.B. on the side and it’s pure fire. Compare this to the last joint and tell me it’s not a big improvement. Shout to the homies from Yo! Magazine for this one.
Yo! Raps Magazine | AUDIO: T.I. ft. BoB & Ludacris – Top Of The World – T.I.
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OT Rick Ross Freestyles.
On his grind for the remainder of ’08, it seems that no controversy can stop his momentum. Some of these rhymes are weak. Some are legit. Your choice. Enjoy, see you next week.
Sunday Selection: Jennifer Hudson – “I’m His Only Woman” ft Fantasia
I cant stress over and over how much I love a good ol duet! And its ironic because in the last seven days, all the new music I came across were all collaborations. I think I heard close to eight new duets this week and initially I wanted to place at least half of them in this weeks Sunday Selection but I told myself – NO! Im going to pick the one that resembles Old School R&B the best. The song I have chosen takes you back to the dusty end of the DJ crates. It’s one of those R&B joints were you have two powerhouse voices battling it out over every womans weakness a man So get your popcorn ready because the ladies are warmed up and ready to throw blows!In this corner we have Jennifer Hudson; a newcomer with a strong voice, recently engaged, has an Oscar in her possession and is serious about her man. And standing across the room is her opponent Fantasia Barrino, who isnt quite a seasoned vet, but shes two albums ahead of Hudson and even though she doesnt have an Oscar, she played herself in a movie about herself only two years landing her deal with J Records. She was also drafted by Oprah Winfrey to play the role of Celie in the Broadway production of The Color Purple. Oh yeah, and by the way, Fantasia is serious about her man too.Both opponents hail from American Idol fame. Both work under the direction of Clive Davis. Both sing like it’s Easter Sunday at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. And both ladies have ties to the character, Tony in the new single Im His Only Woman.The bell has rung, the ladies are in the ring and Fantasia kicks off the fight and Jennifer Hudson strikes back. Blow for blow, punch for punch these ladies battle it out in Im His Only Woman. Who packed a harder punch? Ill let you all decide. And although I was told this song was originally intended to include Jennifer Hudson and Jazmine Sullivan, I think it was a better move to use Fantasia instead. This song reminds me of Shirley Browns 1974 classic hit Woman to Woman and I just want to say thank you to these two ladies because we needed a song like this to remind us that R&B doesnt always have to be married to Hip-Hop. Im feeling this joint, and I hope the ladies will do more work together in the future. Until next week yall enjoy this weeks Sunday Selection Im His Only WomanPoll Answers
Game, Paul Wall Comment On Barker/DJ AM Tragedy
Los Angeles, California Hip-Hop recording artist The Game issued a statement exclusively to AllHipHop.com earlier today regarding the tragic Friday night plane crash that critically injured former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM.
“I am deeply hurt by this tragedy. Travis Barker has always been there for me when I needed him creatively. We’ve done many songs together,” The Game told AllHipHop.com. “Just recently he appeared in my video (Dope Boyz) that he featured on. I respect and love him, my prayers are with him and his family in this difficult time for his speedy & complete recovery.”
Barker has a long history of working with Hip-Hop artists, and has worked on Hip-Hop related projects himself, acting as drummer for a Hip-Hop inspired punk band, Transplant, whose second release Haunted Cities was screwed and chopped by Paul Wall.
Barker later formed a band called Expensive Taste with Paul Wall and he recently remixed the monster hit “Crank That” by artist Soulja Boy to critical acclaim, as well as another recent smash with Flo Rida’s “Low,” which was featured on hit video game Guitar Hero.
Four people died in the crash, which occured as the popular musicians were taking off from the Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Airport in a Learjet 60, just before midnight on Friday (September 19).
They have been identified as pilot Sarah Lemmon, 31, of Anaheim Hills and co-pilot James Bland, 52, of Carlsbad.
Barker’s assistant Chris Baker, 29, of Studio City, CA, and his security guard Charles Still, 25 of Los Angeles, were also killed in the accident.
“It’s so shocking and unexpected,” Paul Wall told AllHipHop.com. “Travis and AM are such generous people. They would literally give you the shirt off their back. And Lil Chris was such a great friend. He was down for life. I feel so bad for his wife and son that are going through such a hard time right now. Family is something very important to Travis and Chris, we all gotta pull together right now.”
Barker is currently in critical condition in an Augusta, Georgia burn unit with fellow crash survivor DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein.
Barker was burned on his torso and lower body, while DJ AM was burned on his arms and head.
Both men are expected to recover, but could be remained hospitalized for weeks, according to doctors.
OUT OF BOUNDS: NFL Week 3 Picks /Week 4 Poll
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ALLHipHops NFL Game of the Week for Week 4
ALLHipHops NFL Game of the Week for Week 3
Sunday, 9/21/08, 4pm
Steelers (2-0) at Philadelphia Eagles (1-1)
Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
When I started typing up this weeks picks, the
Cowboy/Packer game was in the lead for Game of the Week. Then something told me
to take one more look. Lo and behold, the tide changed and now, the
Steelers/ Eagles game became this weeks match-up.
Its the battle for bragging rights in the Keystone
State. The Steelers are ranked 4th in total defense
while the Eagles are ranked 3rd in total offense. This game will be
a battle and I got wait for it the Eagles for the win.
I know the Steelers are the better team on paper, but after
watching the Monday Night Game versus the Cowboys,
the Eagles look like they can hang with the best teams in the league. As long
as they stay away from the mental
mistakes, they can beat the Steelers at home.
My Pick: Eagles
Sunday 9/21/08
1 pm games
City Chiefs (0-2) at Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
Croyle, out (right shoulder injury). Damon Huard, out (head and neck injury).
In steps Tyler
Thigpen. Who? Thats exactly my point. Id rather have Pigpen from Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at
QB before I have Thigpen.
The leagues 31st rushing defense (Chiefs) will
square off against the leagues 2nd ranked rushing offense (Falcons).
Good luck with that Herm
Edwards. Can you say coach on the hot seat?
My Pick: Falcons
Raiders (1-1) at Buffalo Bills (2-0)
Wilson Stadium, Buffalo, NY
Did anyone know that the Bills defense is currently ranked
5th in the league? Neither did I, you learn something new every
day.
The Bills offense is a little overwhelming for the Raiders
and their 18th rank defense. After last weeks rushing performance
from the Raiders, look for them to go to the ground game again. This is game will be a battle of the running
backs and whichever team runs the ball well, and throws the ball well, and will
win the game. The running game will open up
the passing game for the winning team.
If the Bills can get Marshawn Lynch going and open up
the passing game against the
Raiders not so strong secondary, they have this game in the bag.
My Pick: Bills
Bay Buccaneers (1-1) at Chicago Bears (1-1)
Tampas offense is ranked 12th in the league and
the Bears, who have surprised me lately, are ranked 6th in total
defense. The Bears offense is ranked 24th
in the league while the Bucs defense is ranked 23rd.
The Bucs seem to have the numbers on their side, but the Bears
defense has been consistent and with the young Matt Forte running the ball, the Bears
have the edge in my eyes.
My Pick: Bears
Texans (0-1) at Tennessee Titans (2-0)
The Texans were off last week due
to Hurricane Ike. I know the Titans are
the better team on paper, but the Texans are coming into Tennessee with their
fans on their minds. This game wont
just be a win in the record books for the Texans; it will also be a win for
their fans recovering from Ike.
My Pick: Texans
Bengals (0-2) at New York Giants (2-0)
Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
The Bengals are ranked 29th in total offense, the
Giants are ranked 3rd in total defense. Plus the Giants have a solid offense while
the Bengals have no defense at all. You do the math.
My Pick: Giants
Panthers (1-1) at Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
Minneapolis, MN
Apparently the Vikes felt they werent getting the most out
of QB Tarvaris Jackson. So head coach Brad Childress has opted to start veteran
QB, Gus Frerotte to get the offense
going. Why mess with a good thing?
Look, I know the Vikings havent
started the season off on the right foot (0-2) but look at it like this; you basically
have the same offense you had last year and you added WR Bernard Berrian
in the off-season to get stronger. You
got Jared Allen in a trade during the 2008 draft to strengthen your defense. Jackson was hurt for most
of the preseason and missed a few reps, so hes gonna be rusty. Plus, the play calling has been very
conservative in the past two games and youve run the hell out of Adrian Peterson.
If this Jackson is going to
be your future QB, hes going to have to play, bottom line. If he screws up, he
screws up. The organization decided to
make him the starter, they need to deal with it. Confusion at the QB
spot is not a good look. Maybe it will work out for them, maybe it wont. We’ll
have to wait and see. For now, I cant
have faith in a team that switches up their QB only in the 3rd week,
and the switch isnt injury related.
If youre gonna have issues at the
QB spot, maybe you should look elsewhere
for a new QB or a new job at the end of the season.
My Pick: Panthers
Miami Dolphins ()-2) at New England
Patriots (2-0)
Stadium, Foxboro, MA
“If it’s not Tom Brady, it
shouldn’t be that hard You treat him like you treat a backup. How do you prepare
for a backup? He don’t get that many snaps, right? So you throw the kitchen
sink at him. That’s what we’re going to do.
Thats just a little tidbit from an
Dolphins LB Joey Porter had with reporters about this
weekends game against the Pats.
Oh really? Lets look at some of
the facts going into this weekends match-up Mr. Porter:
You
play for the DolphinsMatt
Cassel and the Pats are playing solid football without BradyCassels teammates have his backYoure
playing in Foxboro this weekendYOU PLAY FOR THE FREAKIN DOLPHINS!!!!!
You’ve lost way before you
opened your mouth.
My Pick: Patriots
Cardinals (2-0) at Washington Redskins (1-1)
The Cards are ranked 7th in total offense and
defense. The Skins are ranked 11th
in total offense and 14th in total defense. The numbers are in the Cards favor and with
the way Kurt
Warner has been managing the offense, it would be hard for me
not to pick the Cards in this match-up.
My Pick: Cardinals
4 pm games
Louis Rams (0-2) at Seattle Seahawks (0-2)
Yall smell that? Did you step in something before you came
in? Check your shoes. You sure you
didnt step in never mind, thats the smell from this match-up. This game
stinks.
The Seahawks are beaten up with injuries and the Rams look
terrible. The Rams just cant get it together. This game
is going to be a snoozer. But, I gotta pick a winner, so Im gonna have to go
with the Seahawks. They may be beaten
up, but theyre a little more organized than the Rams.
My Pick: Seahawks
Lions (0-2) at San Francisco 49ers (1-1)
Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA
The 49ers offense is ranked 14th in the
league. The Lions defense is ranked 31st
in the league. It looks as though the
Lions have a big task ahead of them on the defensive side on the ball.
Their main weakness is in their passing defense. The 49ers
are ranked 10th in passing offense while the Lions are dead
last. Add in the 49ers defense and you
have to go with the 49ers in this game.
My Pick: 49ers
New Orleans Saints (1-1) at Denver
Broncos (2-0)
Field, Denver, CO
The Broncos have the best offense in the league. Jay Cutler is playing well and with Eddie Royal and Brandon Marshall catching the ball,
this young gunslinger (Cutler) looks to have a career season ahead of him.
As solid as the Saints offense looks, their
defense looks iffy in this weeks match-up. The Broncos offense is too much for the
Saints defense and it looks to be a long day for the visiting team.
My Pick: Broncos
Jaguars (0-2) at Indianapolis Colts (1-1)
Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
The Colts pulled out a good win last Sunday against the
Vikings. The Jags tried to stage a
comeback against the Bills, but fell short. Dont look for the
Jags to fall short this Sunday. Peyton
still looks rusty and the Colts rushing defense is still suspect.
Look for the Jags rush offense to step up this Sunday
against their divisional foe and run away with the victory.
My Pick: Jaguars
Browns (0-2) at Baltimore Ravens (0-1)
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
The Ravens have the #1 defense in the league. The Browns
offense is ranked 30th in the league. Ouch. With a sub-par offense
and a defense thats not making any noise either, 28th ranked in the
league, it doesn’t look good for the Browns.
My Pick: Ravens
Sunday Night Football
9/21/08, 8 pm
Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
Field, Green Bay, WI
Whenever the Cowboys and Packers have met in the past, the
home team has won the match-up. The Packers are at home, so history
suggests that the Packers will win. Truthfully, if this game was played in
Texas, the Packers would win.
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are on a high. Theyre playing
well and at the moment, they feel unstoppable. This is the big game and the Packers need to show everybody that they’re ready for the big
guns in the NFC. Look for the Packers to come into Sundays game with memories
from last years match-up and give the
Cowboys a run for their money.
My Pick: Packers
Monday Night Football
9/22/08, 8:30pm
York Jets (1-1) at San Diego Chargers (0-2)
Stadium, San Diego, CA
How much does your life suck right now if youre a Chargers
fan? You lose the 1st game of the season to the Panthers in the final minutes. Then you lose your 2nd game to the
Broncos in the final minutes, with a little help from the ref.
My next question is this, how much does you life suck if youre
a J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets fan? Your
team is going into San Diego to face off against an angry Chargers squad.
The Chargers have momentum on their side in this game so look for the Chargers to stand-up and get their Howard Beale on against the Jets.
Theyre not gonna take to losing anymore.
My Pick: Chargers
Quick Thought:
“Officials strive
for perfection — I failed miserably.” Thats the response NFL referee
Ed Hochuli has been running with
since his blown call in last Sundays game between the Chargers and the Broncos.
Should Hochuli have let the game play out? Yes. Should Hochuli have
called Jay Cutlers slipped ball a fumble and given the Chargers the
ball for the win? Yes. But he didnt. He made a mistake. Was it an impulse?
Maybe it was. Was it an involuntary
reaction? You can roll with that. Whatever the case, death threats
arent the answer.
Is he paying for his mistake now? Yes he is. Hes devastated.
Will he pay for it down the line when the
playoffs come around? Probably. But he has the full support of the peers and
all we can do is chalk this up to human error.
Email all the bad words you want, say everything you can
possibly say that can hurt the mans feelings, but death threats are just dumb.
Remember, this is just a game. A win or loss from your favorite team doesnt
make or break us a person. Be a fan, not a fanatic. Dont let the sins of the
fans affect the overall image of the team.
Side Note:
Next week is the start of the Bye Weeks, so Fantasy Football
Players need to keep their eyes open for any roster changes.
You
can always check out new and past posts on the Out of
Bounds blog at: outofbounds-therowdyone.blogspot.com
The R.Kelly Interview (Parody)
DISCLAIMER:
All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.THIS IS A PARODY!
R.Kelly has been a lightening rod of controversy for years!There are people that feel he is sexual predator with an appetite for the ladies of the underage type. And there are others that feel he is a misunderstood genius that has been targeted and singled out for whatever reason. Lastly, there are those that laugh and create satire of the whole ordeal. Comic actor Lil Duval didnt exactly like the way R.Kellys exclusive interview went down.He simply cut his own, instead of complaining about the way BET host Toure did his job. Here is a hilarious parody of the R.Kelly interview.
Again: people are stupid (sorry intelligent people) so I reiterate – THIS IS A PARODY.THE R, WE LOVE YOU!
They keep us talking, but if we stop talking about them then they should worry!
-illseed
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