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Shaquille O'neal Retires From Professional Basketball

Amazing career achievements. The Lakers plan to retire his jersey next season. I'm going to miss his press conferences and many gadgets at the All Star Game.

The Big 401K out.

50 Cent Introduces His New "Sleek" Headphones @ CES

Respect this man's hustle. Now watch every rapper jump in the headphone business venture.

Chevy Volt & Ford Explorer Win Car & Truck Of The Year

Crowned by the Detroit Auto Show panel of experts.

Ohio Homeless Man Gets Radio Gig For His Golden Voice

Inspiring.

Wyclef Jean is Running For President of Haiti

Talk about irony here. A few years back 'Clef premiered this song on The Chappelle Show, with an in-studio performance and now he's officially running for the presidency.

Good luck sir!

Lebron James: His Decision

The most exciting free agency probably in NBA history (at least the one I witnessed) came to an end last night when Lebron James confirmed what has been reported for days, since Draft Day by Stephen A. Smith that he'll be joining Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh to play for the Miami Heat.

It wasn't an easy decision for the self-proclaimed "King" to leave his kingdom for an easy attempt at a championship. Winning was the deciding factor not money. Lebron turned down a max salary in Cleveland to take a pay cut in Miami. Some would argue that it's still a selfish move from LBJ to abandon his team and city especially in the economic woes it's experiencing.

As soon as the decision was announced in a reality-show like style on ESPN, producers cut to burning images of Lebron's jersey in Cleveland. Apparently the fans had also made the decision that he was no longer welcome there. I must say that I was shocked to see him leave and watch what he built over 7 years crumbled like a sand castle at a stroke of a wave. Franchise players don't leave their teams, they ride it out. Michael Jordan never left. Magic Johnson never left. Kobe Bryant never left (no Shaq, no Phil Jackson, no playoffs... He still stayed, look at him now)

As a fan of the game I'm also disappointed and fear that we won't have the same excitement watching Lebron play, because his legacy is now downgraded to the like of Scottie Pippen. By moving to Miami Lebron decided to play sidekick, a supporting role to D. Wade instead of leading his hometown to a Championship.

Prince James took the easy way out, the cowardly way out as Dan Gilbert Cleveland Cavs owner would harshly put it. (Click here to read his open letter to the fans). That letter was another fallout of the the Lebron Saga, Dan Gilbert obviously bitter, let his emotions took over his professionalism and sacked Lebron left and right in a classless attempt at diminishing Lebron's accomplishments in Cleveland. You can't all of a sudden cover your eyes after all Lebron has done for you (financially) and the city. What Dan Gilbert has failed to acknowledge in this heartless diatribe is that he never put together a winning group around Lebron's God-given talent. It's easy to point fingers now but you need to take some responsibilities too. Dan Gilbert also outlandishly predicted the Cavs will win a championship before Lebron does. I had to laugh at that.

If Lebron really wanted to leave to have a shot at a championship, Chicago for me was the best choice. A young and energetic team in Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose, plus the addition of veteran Carlos Boozer had to be the best core team you could dream for. Lebron went for the obvious, his buddies/Olympic teammates.

It's going to be an interesting NBA season, especially that first game back in Cleveland for Lebron. Boston and Chicago are still my favorite to win the East. Miami is still working on rebuilding their team since as of right now they only have one or two players under contract. Michael Beasley was shipped to Minnesota for a future draft pick to clear some cap room to accomodate the three Super stars salaries.

At the end of the day, Lebron had to team up with Wade and Bosh to have a chance at beating my Lakers. It's not going to happen anytime soon. We are going for the Three-Peat next season. His image took a drastic hit, he lost a lot of respect from fans. He's going to have to prove us right.

Get it right next time.

Wyclef On Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts

Do your part and text "Yele" to 501-501 to donate $5 to Wyclef's Foundation to help the people of Haiti with food, clothes and human power.

Thoughts & prayers to the families of lost ones

Dr. Dre, Diddy & Jimmy Iovine @ CES in Vegas

They were there to present the new Monster "Diddy Beats" earphones. Interview courtesy of Blacktree

Togo Soccer Team Withdraws From African Cup Of Nations

After a deadly attack by rebels as they were crossing the Northern border by bus, the government of Togo summoned the team to come back home. The players, however were interested in staying in honor of their fallen teammates and assistant coach.

It seems that officials of Angola and of the Confederation of African Football (organizers of the tournament) failed to guarantee the team safety after the attack, one of the condition for Togo's participation in the tournament was a change of venue, which didn't happen.

It's really unfortunate what happened to this team full of young talents, they were innocent victims of local conflicts and now they have to say goodbye to their chances in winning the tournament instead they're heading home to mourn.

Get it right next time!

P.S: Gabon is also participating in the tournament, our first game is 01/13 against Cameroon our biggest rival (they stole our chances to participate in the World Cup Tournament this Summer in South Africa). We got this one!

Slaughterhouse European Tour Dates

No dates for my boys in France (most of the dates are in Eastern Europe), I know they would wanna check them out. Click on image to enlarge.

Kanye West Is Back In The Studio, Recording.

FIRST OF ALL, I WANT TO THANK EVERYBODY FOR THEIR CONSTANT LOVE AND SUPPORT OVER THESE PAST 6 YEARS! I'M SO HAPPY TO BE BACK IN THE STUDIO MAKING NEW MUSIC. I WILL BRING YOU THE BEST I HAVE TO OFFER WITH THE SAME DEDICATION THAT KOBE HAS ON THE COURT. IT'S FUNNY HOW SO MANY RAPPERS GET WORSE AS THEIR CAREERS STRETCH OUT BUT TRUE POETS GET BETTER. WE WILL FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MAYA ANGELOU, GILL SCOTT HERRON AND NINA SIMONE. THEIR WORK IMPROVED WITH TIME. THEY DOCUMENTED WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN CULTURE. THAT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS THE MODERN DAY ARTISTS AND POETS, TO ACCURATELY REPRESENT WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW, SO WHEN THE POWERS THAT BE TRY TO REWRITE HISTORY YOU CAN ALWAYS LOOK AT OUR WORKS AND FIND TRUTH AND SINCERITY IN A WORLD OF PROCESSED INFORMATION. LET US SOAK IN POSITIVE FORCES AND LOOK DOWN ON UPON THOSE WHO MASQUERADE AS TRUTH TELLERS AND OBJECTIVE FACT GIVERS WHEN IN REALITY EVERYTHING THAT IS PROJECTED HAS AN AGENDA OF BRAINWASHING US, THE "CONSUMER", THE PUBLIC, TO BELIEVE WHAT THEY WANT US TO. LET US LOOK PAST HEADLINES AND DEAL WITH JUST A BIT OF REALITY IN THIS NEW DECADE. WE HAVE OUR OWN OUTLETS NOW. WE DON'T HAVE TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING ANYMORE. NOW I'LL FIGURE OUT A WAY TO MAKE THAT RYHME LOL!!!

Can't wait to hear what he has to say.

Gilbert Arenas & Javaris Crittenton Draw Guns On Each Others

Over a 25k gambling debt. Like really, you are making millions and you're worrying about a measly 25,000 dollars. Get your priorities straight gentlemen.

Get it right next time!

Trina's Birthday Bash in Miami

Everybody and their mama was there. Shout out to NB

The New Jersey Nets Set NBA Record w/ 0-18 Season Start

It's a shame! They thought firing their coach will solve their problems, alas! Where is the minority owner Jay-Z when you need him, silent partner maybe?

Get it together.

World's AIDS Day

Get tested and and of course wrap it up. Check out some additional informations here and here.

First Lady Michele Obama On Sesame Street

Sesame Street just celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Usain Bolt Adopts A Cheetah Cub While Visiting Kenya

Usain named the new baby cheetah 'Lightning Bolt'.

Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize

For his extraordinary efforts in international diplomacy.

Before I start let me extend my congratulations to the President.

Now, like most of the people around the World nobody saw this coming. Even the White house was shocked to learn the news early this morning. Press Secretary Gibbs woke up the President to give him the news and the first word Gibbs uttered to the Press was "Wow!".

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that he's not deserving, cause I can't come up with a name that is more deserving. But the country is at war in Afghanistan and Iraq (still), Peace is the furthest thing the USA is at right now. Besides I can't think of one major conflict the President solved besides the "Beer Summit" since he's been in office.

Video: Lady GaGa Will Be Touring Solo, No Kanye.

After confirmation of the cancellation of her "Fame Kills" tour with Kanye West, Lady GaGa stopped by the red carpet before being honored by Billboard as its 'Rising Star' during its Women In Music event Friday to clarify some details, she said she'll be hitting the road solo.