We need change. OBAMA 08!

I just received this letter from a good friend of mine, Jeff Juin, who I worked on the Go Gettas TV show with a year or so back, and who worked with Shakir Stewart at Def Jam in NY. Here’s what he wanted to post:

Dear Shakir,

It’s been a week since your passing and I am still in shock. I am writing this letter to let u know how you had a major impact on me. The first time we met was when u were working on the Rick Ross album( Port of Miami), at the time I was under Jay Brown Lenny S and TY-TY, and u were asking what song I thought was best to follow up the success of hustling, Blow with Dre, or push it! And I said push it cause the beat the whole feel of it had a story behind it and it’s a good follow up to Hustler. To me that was big, that you even asked my opinion. From then I would always see you on the move and I would say to myself; “this man is a hard worker he never here but he’s finding hits out there and brining them back to the building”. You were the definition of Corporate Thuggin, (handle you’re Business in the streets and in the Office). Over time we would develop our own bond which really meant a lot to me! All the late nights I would wait to talk to you while you were talking to LA. You would get out the office and I would be right there! No appointments, no nothing. I would just be there; LA would call me a stalker, lol. You still would hear me out and go over everything with me and tell me what you needed! There is no one in the game that I knew, that would do that for a young guy like me. For that I respected you. Now you’re gone. I broke down so many times I can’t even count, (thank you Tone, A Reid, Rich Hill Jazzy, Dex, J Rich, Wynter, Heather for helping me get though this). It hurts even writing this about you.

Your passing really affected me and many others. I remember I would try to see you and you would give me the run-a-round until I finally caught up to you, it was all love though I understood what you were doing Shake-n-bake was your name for that one. You were the coolest dude and everybody wanted to be like you! Hustle like you. Get those hits and artist like you. When I heard you had been promoted to President of the label, I was so happy for you, because I knew that you worked hard for it. Well you know Playboy there is no one out there like me, who can do it on this level, remember that! You taught me so much from our conversations. I could never re-pay you for the game you put me on to. So much that I want to say to let the readers know what type of Man you were. There was so much I wanted to do with you, you encouraged me and pushed me to do so much more. The only thing I can say is thank you. And know that I will push harder than I have to, so the world can know, and apply everything you taught me! You will be missed but not forgotten Playboy!

To my mentor, and good friend;

RIP Shakir Stewart

It’s still hard for me to believe this happened. Shakir had such an inspiring influence on the music community, specifically hip-hop. Our hearts go out to the Stewart family and hope the family is gradually recovering.

Dope commercial, but I’m not sure if this is a true advertisement of Absolut rather than the LV Don himself. Oh well — creative nonetheless.

Spotted at NahRight.

I have no idea what the hell he’s saying about some book drive. Via MissInfo.

No video games for the whole week…end.

In an exclusive interview with the New York Daily News, 50 Cent had this to say in regards to his September 11 album release battle with Kanye West:

“Let’s raise the stakes,” he says. “If Kanye West sells more records than 50 Cent on September 11, I’ll no longer [perform] music. I’ll write music and work with my other artists, but I won’t put out any more solo albums.”

Hmm… interesting. 50 Cent should start digging his grave–Kanye’s album currently resides above 50’s on the iTunes Albums charts. So if that’s any indication of what’s to come of this album release war, Curtis will mark 50 Cent’s final solo album. Errrrrrrr

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Seems like Thomas Jones and Meagan Good are doing a good job being in a relationship. Maybe, because she’s on something? WHY DOES HER FACE LOOK LIKE THAT? She looks drugged or in a daze. Beautiful as can be but she looks like she’s out of it!!!!!

BOSSIP.COM - has recieved exclusive assumptions from insiders who believe that Denzel Washington is a cheater.

Denzel Washington was spotted in Vegas last month at an after-party for the Mayweather-De La Hoya fight with a young hostess. According to a source, the Oscar-winner left with the aspiring actress/model and they spent the night together at the private mansion residence where the party was held. Other “notables” at the party says the source included Wesley Snipes and Judge Mathis.

Kind of interesting.

Lauryn Hill was performing in Amsterdam. I’m not sure what to say about this photo. I wish I was there to witness what’s left of the amazing talent. But, this photo isn’t lovely. I miss my Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Lauryn Hill!