I'm just so tired of so many things and so many people, I need somewhere to vent - here it goes:

A. Internet thugs make me laugh. As Tanisha says, it's like the Special Olympics... even if you win, you're still a retard! I mean, ole' girl knows where I stay and I have no problem banging her in public, BUT (the big but) I refuse to go back and forth with her via the internet. LAME

B. I want to apologize to a certain someone for my recent spats of childish internet vomit; I spoke out of anger. It's like losing your best friend and then drawing attention to yourself in hopes of that person still wanting to be your best friend, guess he found someone else to play "tag" with. So, I'm stuck on the monkey bars all alone, my playground crush is officially dead, buried, and has gone to heaven.

C. How is it that someone tells you that they wont have their phone all weekend while they're in Atlanta, but then gets mad when they realized that you haven't called them?? Is that logical.

D. I sold two books already but for some reason, Amazon and Half.com only distribute your money ever 14-21 days. Ain't that some bullshit? It's like waiting on a paycheck, dammit!

E. PECO fucked up our bills so now this month, we're paying for two months even tho we paid them last month but they say that was just an "estimate" - what type of shit is this (in my Bernie Mac voice)??

F. I cleaned out my closet and came to a harsh but real conclusion: Hi. My name is Whitney and I'm addicted to Nike's. I found shoes that have never even touched the ground but for some reason, I couldn't part with them.

G. My roommates are like completely in love with my fried chicken, I think something is wrong with them. It's like a crack addiction, really. To me, it's just fried chicken... to them, it's like the Holy Grail. Sheesh. Maybe I'll make you some, oneday.

H. I actually didn't know what letter came after G, I had to sing the song. Payce!

to those at home (in MD) enjoying this beautiful day with everyone they love just know that I'm loving and missing you too.

i have the day off and i still don't plan on doing much. my bestie and matty have to work so i'm the only loser enjoying Memorial Day.

secondly, to anyone from the beautiful DMV area - you should head over to Haines Point and relax on the mini-golf course, then grab some fresh steamed crabs from the Warf on the waterfront (or hit up Phillips), and then chillax.

[thinks to self] damn i want some crabs

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on another note::
some people give up meat; some soda and chocolate, me... i'm giving up H.I.M.

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Oh and be sure to check D. Blanks MYSPACE for updates on his photobook.

First, I want to thank Milah.B for bringing this video to my attention. I don't pay too much attention to MTV so when I saw this, it sparked my interest - ya know, me being a Hip Hop head and all.

**DISCLAIMER** These are all my opinions and you don't have to like them. And if you have strong Hip Hop views, it may be best if you didn't read this post. Also, the words are all my own, I actually didn't complete the video until I finished the post.

Now. Let's get down to bidness.

No. 10
T.I. vs Soulja Boy
I can understand why these two pose a problem in the Hip Hop community. On the one hand, T.I. is a monster behind the mic. On another note, Soulja Boy has def outsold him lately with Crank That. Even though many would throw Soulja Boy by the wayside and immediately give TI the number 10 spot (like I would), the best question raised was, "What has T.I. contributed to Hip Hop lately?" However, just a few bars from T.I. is better than an entire album by Soulja Boy - hands down! Although T.I. spent the better portion of the year in an Atlanta prison, he still carries more respect in the Hip Hop community than Soulja Boy and it's what this list is all about... RESPECT? And that goes to T.I.

No. 9
Andre 3000
As much as I would have liked to see him higher on the list, I will agree that he is DOPE in every sense of the word but his lack of album volume makes it hard to compare his work to the work of others. I think with a solid individual album from Andre 3000 (not Speakerboxx/Love Below) he has what it takes to make it further on the list this time next year, but right now I don't think it was a good time for him. However, I'm glad that he got a nod.

No. 8
Young Jezzy
Personally, I've never been a fan but because this list isn't about me.... Jezzy has earned his spot on this list. He has been a force to be reckoned with since his time with Akon. Behind the mic, he sets a tone for his music that everyone listening can feel and understand. When he speaks, you listen. You understand. You can damn-near place yourself in the moment. When a track plays and his voice is heard, you pay attention. Ironically quoting the Boost Mobile commercial, nobody gave him respect his first time around... so he took it.

No. 7
Lupe Fiasco
Without a doubt, I believe that Lupe should be higher on the list! Period. With the release of The Cool, Lupe should have dominated the top 5. Although on the business side of Hip Hop (sales and marketing) The Cool was a career flop but on the substances side of things (lyrical delivery and concept), the album was a classic. There are so many people that still underestimate Lupe as an artist but time and time again, he has proven them wrong. Lupe doesn't need a million and one "well known" artists to co-sign on his albums; hell The Cool didn't feature any and Food & Liquor had one Jay verse. Lupe has done it on his own and for that..... he shouldn't be number 7.

No. 6
Snoop Dogg
What, over Lupe!?! In my opinion, "Sexual Eruption" was the biggest lack of Hip Hop next to T Pain! I will agree that Snoop is one of the great MCs of his time but, right now.... I think not. Had he have released some 2008 new-wave Death Row-type shit (that was niggerish, I know) than yes, I would give him number seven. But singing and a vocador gets you number seven over Lupe Fiasco?!? I quit.

No. 5
50 Cent
Fiddy has been making a slow crawl back into his spot but, at least he is trying. Get Rich or Die Trying was most def a Hip Hop classic, however somewhere along the way Mr. Cent lost his momentum. Although Curtis could not hold a candle to Kanye's Graduation (and we all knew that) he effort for that album was seemingly lost. I admit that he is one of the best but I think he needs to revisit his GRODT days and try to channel whatever it was that made that album great. Maybe he needs to visit Emenim and Dr. Dre.

No. 4
Rick Ross
Rick Ross has def made a name for himself lately. I have nothing really to touch on him because I haven't really been following his volume of music. Port of Miami is really all I have to go off of and I will say that, Rick Ross brought back an old feeling that Hip Hop used to have back with guys like Scarface and 8 Ball & MJG.

No. 3
Lil Wayne
From number one to number three in 13 months, says something about the evolution of Hip Hop. However, Lil Wayne has kept his place at the top and he is def a reigning legend seeing as how he's been rapping since he was 14! Wayne refuses to stop and that will prove to be his greatest asset in the game. He also has evolved well with the times and no matter how many tracks he leaks or how many mix-tapes he releases, it will always be what the people what. Unlike his counterparts on this list (ie. Kanye, Lupe, Andre...) Wayne is the People's Champ. He puts out what they want, when they want it, and how they want it. That quality will allow him to go far because people will always want to hear what he has to say.

No. 2
Jay Z
Shawn Carter redeemed himself (with American Gangster) from that upsetting album Kingdom Come but I think the fans were anticipating something greater than what it was. Yes, American Gangster was a great album in its own right but was it really what the people wanted from Jay? Or was it what Jay wanted? Yes, we were anxiously waiting for another Jay album after he knowingly said that he had "retired" - but what his comeback rushed? Was it not well thought out? When speaking of Kingdom Come and American Gangster, my mind always goes back to when Jordan left at the top of his game and then he returned only for his fans to wonder why? Has Shawn Carter gone too far? I'm thinking that he was given number two just because he is beyond respected in the Hip Hop community but am I the only one questioning his latest work?

No. 1
Kanye West
Maybe he got this so he would cry about MTV anymore (just kidding). Actually, when speaking about 2007/2008, Kanye deserved every bit of NUMBER ONE. Graduation was a complete and utter CLASSIC by every definition of the word. His performances (and his tour) are over-the-top and out of this world. When West walks onto a stage, he makes sure to leave everything the came with right there for all to see. He doesn't hide his emotions. He doesn't rap about being something he's not. If anything Kanye is his biggest critic and his biggest competition. Kanye doesn't make a record for the masses, he makes records for himself. He knows his potential behind the mic, he knows what he can accomplish and with every album he is studying himself; to make himself better. Wayne may be the People's Champ, but Kanye is the Heavyweight Champion of the World. His music stems further than Hip Hop, further than rap, further than pop. Mr. West is upfront and there is no one on the horizon, so I'm sure that he will reign at the top for a while or until Hip Hop takes that drastic plunge into the abyss of the unknown. Kanye is well deserving of number one; temper tantrums and all.

Don, Jero and Cousin Chris are always at it over there at KTH. They bring the people the sickest shit, the dopest music, and an occasional adventure through life. Check for them and that N.E.R.D. joint they got playing.

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aight. check me at another time. maybe I'll give you some bidness!

Can you find 6 things wrong with this picture?

Don't worry. Feel free to list as many as you like, 6 is just a rough estimate.

Marietta bar owner Mike Norman says the T-shirts he’s peddling, featuring a look-a-like of cartoon chimp Curious George peeling a banana, with “Obama in ‘08″ underneath, are not meant to offend. Norman acknowledged the imagery’s Jim Crow roots but said he sees nothing wrong with depicting a prominent African-American as a monkey, “We’re not living in the (19)40’s,” he said. “Look at him . . . the hairline, the ears — he looks just like Curious George.”

I'm embarrassed for my people.

I must admit, when I gave my first run through of this album I wasn't that impressed but I went back and tried again... you know, being "open minded". I have officially come to the conclusion that this album is to the highest power of DOPE-oscity (yeah, just made that word up). I think I'm a little jealous that I didn't bring this to light first (I like to be the one who puts everyone on to dope shit, so that I can later bring it up in a very heated musical debate)! Anyhow, this album has def topped my list in my iTunes - and very few albums have made that list.

You have to think outside the box to fully appreciate this album and her music because it's not going to be something that jumps out and grabs you. I love it. I didn't really want to share the album with the world but I did share it with one person[1] (who posted the link), so if you want it you'll have to give his site some hits... (oh yeah, congrats on pushing 9,000)

So, thanks for the dope tip about Santogold - I think I love her a little less than I love you (but I love you more for putting me on to her). No matter how that made sense to you, it made sense in my head. **kicking knowledge**

Over and out.


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[1] "Even though s**t has a tendency to get kind of funky between us..." Thank you. I appreciate you more than you know and I'm always willing to help KTH continue to not suck (like it did when you first started it, lmao).

Maybe I should just write this off as fuckery BUT I'm just a little hurt by the thought of it.

Sources close to the hip-hop star tell me that it was West who ended the engagement after revealing to Phifer: "I just don't think it is going to work out anymore."

The 30-year-old entertainer even asked for his ring back! (source)

This can't be true or is it?!?

I wont give this too much of my time, but Sasha (bka Beyonce Knowles-Carter) has had someone from her camp claiming that her next album will be her last.

“The diva is currently working on a new album, but her cousin Angelica Knowles tells our source that it will be her last. Instead, Beyonce plans to spend her days scouting talent for new hubby Jay-Z’s upcoming label, The Carter Music Group.

Beyonce’s first protege is rumored to be an R&B artist named Chelsea Thomas. Her reps couldn’t be reached for comment.”

I'm not giving the source cuz this story is EVERYWHERE. But I will say this,

Word on the street is, Mark Ronson and his Allido Records just inked a deal with,
Maybe that's not major to you but to me it means more good grooves and.... WALE!

Grammy Award winning producer Mark Ronson announced today he has partnered with Interscope Records in a joint venture deal to distribute his indie imprint Allido Records. (source SOHH)

So I'm excited. Your excited. We're all excited.

Mark Ronson just makes me so happy, everything he does is wonderful :-)

Splended

Fantastic

Beautiful

Happy Monday!

Apparently these two tied the knot over the weekend?

I don't know how true that may be but I'm sure that with all the media coverage that I was gathering from E! News and various websites.... They probably did wed.

Welp, congrats to Bey for snagging that one (sarcasm sold separately)! If the relationship lasted 6 years, their marriage better be 'til death do they part'. Enjoy!

WAYCROSS, Ga. - A group of third-graders plotted to attack their teacher, bringing a broken steak knife, handcuffs, duct tape and other items for the job and assigning children tasks including covering the windows and cleaning up afterward, police said Tuesday.
The children, ages 8 and 9, were apparently mad at the teacher because she had scolded one of them for standing on a chair, Tanner said.
Police seized a broken steak knife, handcuffs, duct tape, electrical and transparent tape, ribbons and a crystal paperweight from the students, who apparently intended to use them against the teacher, Tanner said. (read more here)

If you don't find this article disturbing there may just be something wrong with your brain and you could easily be a sociopath!

Kids are brutal these days. What could have possibly went so wrong in their 9 year old lives that they felt the need to want to do harm to their teacher? And even plan it out? Who was the ringleader? Like, who organized this during recess and handed out assignments and tasks??

But wait, I have an even better story for you - this happened last week:

A 36-year-old man died yesterday afternoon within an hour of being beaten by four youths on a SEPTA platform a short distance from City Hall and the Center City Starbucks store where he worked. The attack happened in view of passersby and a transit policeman who was unable to help.
Police said last night they had charged one of the teenagers, a 16-year-old student at Simon Gratz High School, with murder and conspiracy in the beating death of Sean Patrick Conroy, who lived in South Philadelphia and managed the Starbucks at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 12th and Market Streets. (readmorehere)

As I was listening to this news report, the Philadelphia officers were saying that between 2:30 and about 5:00pm are the worst times on SEPTA because that's when the kids get out of school! Since when have adolescent children struck fear in America? What the hell is going on?

I can't. I wont. This shit has gone too far.

You would be surprised how many pictures there are of these two on Google Images, I mean for real... like does the world just not have enough of these two? I know I've had enough and I'm glad Bey has taken up shelter under a rock so that someone else can get some shine, if even just for a little while.