James Harden Makes NBA History with scoring 60 points and a Triple Double

James Harden aka “The Beard” cements his name in NBA History!

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Meet the Guests of Season 1 of Straight Topics Coming to Youtube on February 5, 2018

Coming February 5, 2018 a new talk show is hitting the Be Your Own Dad Youtube Channel titled: Straight Topics! This new show is self produced by Jimmy V the host/creator of the BYOD brand. Subscribe to the Youtube Channe now: Be Your Own Dad

 

Watch the first released trailer here:

Straight Topics is focused on providing informational value through different discussions with various special guests residing in the LA area that are in the entertainment industry. Season 1 consists of 9 episodes with the following special guests:

Professional Dancer Corbin Hunter

Entrepreneurs Nate The Great & Daniel Keyani

Host/Producer Khaliel Abooboo

Fitness Enthusiast Brandon "Fro" Mercier

Actress, Model, Influencer Efrangeliz Medina

Host, Speaker, Entrepreneur Kiki Ayers

Comedian, Writer, Actor Kraig Smith

Entrepreneur/Videographer Dominique Lockhart

Grammys 2018 Award Winner List, Bruno Mars Beats out Kendrick Lamar & Jay Z for Album Of The Year

The Grammys disappoint Rap & Hip Hop fans once again. I reported last week that categories like "Album of the Year" and "Record of the Year" have never been won by a rap/hip hop artist. This year began different with nominations for Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar for Album of the year. But, it still appears to be the same story as Bruno Mars (a pop star) took the awards home for both Album and Record of the Year. Don't get me wrong I'm a Bruno Mars fan! "Versace On The Floor" is one of my favorite records to play when its time to be behind close doors with my lady. So, I want to send a big congratulations to Bruno Mars on receiving 6 Grammy awards this year.

Kendrick Lamar had a great night as he opened the 2018 Grammys with a dope performance featuring U2 and legendary comedian Dave Chappelle. Kendrick took home 5 total Grammy awards including Best Rap Album over rap sparring partner Jay-Z. So, what awards did one of the GOATS of Hip Hop Jay Z receive? None..natta..zilch...as people say..and Hip Hop fans are not happy at all including me!

Jay-Z's last album "4:44" was a monumental album for our Hip Hop culture. Jay-Z not only entertained, but educated his audience about various topics including building wealth, Black America, and issues in his own marriage with wife Beyonce. This 13th studio album put him in a lane of his own but I guess that's all that was accomplished. Right? Wrong! I don't care what the Grammys represent. It shouldn't hold more weight over the impact a woke conscious album can have on a community. I personally think a man trying to uplift his community should always be rewarded.

 Jay Z- "I'm tryna give you a million dollars' worth of game for $9.99"

Lastly, another favorite artist of mine "The Weeknd" took home one Grammy this year as well. Congratulations to every artist for receiving nominations and Grammy awards. Here's a complete list of winners below:

Record of the Year: 24K Magic by Bruno Mars

Album of the Year: 24K Magic by Bruno Mars

Song of the Year: ”That’s What I Like” — Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus & Jonathan Yip, songwriters (Bruno Mars)

Best New Artist: Alessia Cara

Best Pop Solo Performance: “Shape Of You” by Ed Sheeran

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Tony Bennett Celebrates 90, (Various Artists) Dae Bennett, Producer

Best Pop Vocal Album: (Divide) by Ed Sheeran

Best Dance Recording: “Tonite” by LCD Soundsystem

Best Dance/Electronic Album: 3-D The Catalogue by Kraftwerk

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album: Prototype by Jeff Lorber Fusion

Best Rock Performance: “You Want It Darker” by Leonard Cohen

Best Metal Performance: “Sultan’s Curse” by Mastodon

Best Rock Song: “Run” by Foo Fighters

Best Rock Album: A Deeper Understanding by The War On Drugs

Best Alternative Music Album: Sleep Well Beast by The National

Best R&B Performance: “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars

Best Traditional R&B Performance: “Redbone” by Childish Gambino

Best R&B Song: “That’s What I Like” — Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars, Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus & Jonathan Yip, songwriters (Bruno Mars)

Best Urban Contemporary Album: Starboy by The Weeknd

Best R&B Album: 24K Magic by Bruno Mars

Best Rap Performance: “HUMBLE.” by Kendrick Lamar

Best Rap/Sung Performance: “LOYALTY.” by Kendrick Lamar Featuring Rihanna

Best Rap Song: “HUMBLE.” — Duckworth, Asheton Hogan & M. Williams II, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar)

Best Rap Album: DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar

Best Country Solo Performance: “Either Way” by Chris Stapleton

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: “Better Man” by Little Big Town

Best Country Song: “Broken Halos” by Mike Henderson & Chris Stapleton, songwriters (Chris Stapleton)

Best Country Album: From a Room: Volume 1 by Chris Stapleton

Best New Age Album: Dancing On Water by Peter Kater

Best Improvised Jazz Solo: “Miles Beyond” by John McLaughlin, soloist

Best Jazz Vocal Album: Dreams and Daggers by Cécile McLorin Salvant

Best Jazz Instrumental Album: Rebirth by Billy Childs

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Bringin’ It by Christian McBride Big Band

Best Latin Jazz Album: Jazz Tango by Pablo Ziegler Trio

Best Gospel Performance/Song: “Never Have To Be Alone” by CeCe Winans

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: “What A Beautiful Name” by Hillsong Worship

Best Gospel Album: Let Them Fall in Love by CeCe Winans

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: Chain Breaker by Zach Williams

Best Roots Gospel Album: Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope by Reba McEntire

Best Latin Pop Album: El Dorado by Shakira

Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album: Residente by Residente

Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano): Arriero Somos Versiones Acústicas by Aida Cuevas

Best Tropical Latin Album: Salsa Big Band by Rubén Blades Con Roberto Delgado & Orquesta

Best American Roots Performance: “Killer Diller Blues” by Alabama Shakes

Best American Roots Song: “If We Were Vampires” byJason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Best Americana Album: The Nashville Sound by Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit

Best Bluegrass Album: Laws Of Gravity by The Infamous Stringdusters tied with All The Rage – In Concert Volume One [Live] by Rhonda Vincent And The Rage

Best Traditional Blues Album: Blue & Lonesome by The Rolling Stones

Best Contemporary Blues Album: TajMo by Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’

Best Folk Album: Mental Illness by Aimee Mann

Best Regional Roots Music Album: Kalenda by Lost Bayou Ramblers

Best Reggae Album: Stony Hill, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

Best World Music Album: Shaka Zulu Revisited: 30th Anniversary Celebration by Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Best Children’s Album: Feel What U Feel by Lisa Loeb

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling): The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher

Best Comedy Album: The Age Of Spin & Deep In The Heart Of Texas by Dave Chappelle

Best Musical Theater Album: Dear Evan Hansen — Ben Platt, principal soloist; Alex Lacamoire, Stacey Mindich, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, producers; Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, composers/lyricists (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media: La La Land by Various Artists

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media: La La Land by Justin Hurwitz, composer

Best Song Written For Visual Media: “How Far I’ll Go” — Lin-Manuel Miranda, songwriter (Auli’i Cravalho)

Best Instrumental Composition: “Three Revolutions” — Arturo O’Farrill, composer (Arturo O’Farrill & Chucho Valdés)

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella: “Escapades For Alto Saxophone And Orchestra From Catch Me If You Can” — John Williams, arranger

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals: “Putin” — Randy Newman, arranger

Best Recording Package: El Orisha De La Rosa by Claudio Roncoli & Cactus Taller, art directors (Magín Díaz) tied with Pure Comedy (Deluxe Edition) by Sasha Barr, Ed Steed & Josh Tillman, art directors (Father John Misty)

Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package: The Voyager Golden Record: 40th Anniversary Edition — Lawrence Azerrad, Timothy Daly & David Pescovitz

Best Album Notes: Live At The Whisky A Go Go: The Complete Recordings — Lynell George, album notes writer (Otis Redding)

Best Historical Album: Leonard Bernstein – The Composer — Robert Russ, compilation producer; Martin Kistner & Andreas K. Meyer, mastering engineers

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical: 24K Magic — Serban Ghenea, John Hanes & Charles Moniz, engineers; Tom Coyne, mastering engineer (Bruno Mars)

Producer Of the Year, Non-Classical: Greg Kurstin

Best Remixed Recording: “You Move (Latroit Remix)” — Dennis White, remixer (Depeche Mode)

Best Surround Sound Album: Early Americans — Jim Anderson, surround mix engineer; Darcy Proper, surround mastering engineer; Jim Anderson & Jane Ira Bloom, surround producers (Jane Ira Bloom)

Best Engineered Album, Classical: Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5; Barber: Adagio — Mark Donahue, engineer (Manfred Honeck & Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)

Producer Of the Year, Classical: David Frost

Best Orchestral Performance: Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5; Barber: Adagio — Manfred Honeck, conductor (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra)

Best Opera Recording: Berg: Wozzeck — Hans Graf, conductor; Anne Schwanewilms & Roman Trekel; Hans Graf, producer (Houston Symphony; Chorus Of Students And Alumni, Shepherd School Of Music, Rice University & Houston Grand Opera Children’s Chorus)

Best Choral Performance: Bryars: The Fifth Century — Donald Nally, conductor (PRISM Quartet; The Crossing)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance: Death & The Maiden — Patricia Kopatchinskaja & The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Best Classical Instrumental Solo: Transcendental — Daniil Trifonov

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album: Crazy Girl Crazy – Music By Gershwin, Berg & Berio — Barbara Hannigan (Orchestra Ludwig)

Best Classical Compendium: Higdon: All Things Majestic, Viola Concerto & Oboe Concerto — Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor; Tim Handley, producer

Best Contemporary Classical Composition: Higdon: Viola Concerto — Jennifer Higdon, composer (Roberto Díaz, Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony)

Best Music Video: “Humble” by Kendrick Lamar

Best Music Film: The Defiant Ones by (Various Artists)

  
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Migos Evolution and Culture 2 Release

Hip Hop fans Migos has just released their 3rd studio album "Culture II" that can be found on all streaming platforms. The Migos have been grinding for years. They have been on my playlist since their record "Bando" was released which was apart of their "No Label" project back in 2013. Since then the trio have been leveling up each record they release. Their record "Versace" was hot in the streets which gained attention from rapper Drake who then got on the remix. Having the Drake co-sign was another level up which introduced them to a larger audience. But, they didn't stop there. Records like "Fight Night", "Freak No More", and "Pipe It Up" on their next projects had the clubs and streets going crazy. With all that momentum they released the record "Look at my Dab" which took over the internet and made the "Dab dance" a trending top. The Migos had white people on news stations trying to Dab! It was hard for me to watch because it really wasn't that hard to do lol.

The following year the Migos leveled up again after their release of "Bad and Boujee" which got a co-sign from Danny Glover during his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes Awards. That co-sign introduced the Migos to a much larger audience again and they've been riding the momentum ever since. The group was able to cross music genres and collaborate on pop and reggae records which brought their money bag to a whole other level.

2017 was another great year for the Migos being they took over the internet again after a scuffle with emcee Joe Budden and his once was Everyday Struggle team (not anymore) at the BET Awards carpet. Their video went viral and had everybody talking about the Migos even more. The joke for a few months became the saying "does it look like I'm left off Bad and Boujee?" They followed up this attention by releasing their record "MotorSport" (feat. Cardi B and Nicki Minaj) and "Quality Control & Migos" project which has current hit "Ice Tray" feat. Lil Yachty on it.

Now, in 2018 the Migos continue to keep their foot on the neck of the rap game and release Culture II. This is a 24 record project with features from Drake, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, etc. As I'm listening to the album records like "Walk It Talk It" and  "Stir Fry" will be playing all weekend on my playlist.

Listen, the Migos has the rap game in a head lock. They are on fire and won't be stopping anytime soon. We are watching history in the making.


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Erykah Badu under Fire for her comments about Hitler

Erykah Badu is under the microscope today after a recent interview with David Marchese published on Vulture.com. Many people like to take the most controversial statement in a interview and run with that for the attention it will receive. Internet people like to call that "click bait". I personally hate being a victim of click bait because if i'm clicking on a link that means I want to learn more. I want to get more of an understanding of the topic at hand. So, all this morning i've seen that "Erykah Badu sees something good in Hitler" as a trending topic. And, of course the internet reacts! The negative comments come rolling in. But, I said to myself let me do more research and understand the conversation as much as I can.

I found the interview and read it for myself. Which I recommend my readers to do the same: http://www.vulture.com/2018/01/erykah-badu-in-conversation.html

I've never met Erykah Badu but this interview has brought me closer to her as a person. I realized she views people just as they are. I've come to find that I do the same. As people, we are just humans on this earth. Trying to figure out so many unanswered questions. Many of us have good and bad within us. One thing I don't do is label a person based on just one action. Meaning, I don't call a person a bad person because they robbed a store. Yes, that is a horrible crime but I want to know why! Why did this "bad" person commit this act. After doing additional research I may find out that they just wanted money to buy drugs. Ok, NOW I can label that person as bad. But, I may find that the person felt like they had no other option and needed money to feed their family. Now, I can sympathize with the person because they were in a tight situation and made a wrong decision. Is that person wrong for wanting to feed their family?

Should John Q who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2002 film "John Q" had gone to jail for holding a hospital up in order to get a heart transplant for his dying son? Is he a bad person? You guys tell me.

Anyway, after reading this interview in full Erykah Badu is a human being that loves to serve people. She mentions helping those on their death bed by helping in anyway she can. She runs on her own time as I learned by making the interview wait an hour and a half. I would personally felt some type of way but that's something I need to work on. But, can you be mad at someone that attempts to see good in others? Let me know....

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Hip Hop is Already Winning at the Grammys 2018

The 60th Grammy awards is going to be held this Sunday Jan 28th at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In the past years the Grammys have been held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles so a few things are changing. The GOAT himself Jay Z is leading the Grammy nominations with a total of 8 nominations. I can't forget to mention he already has 21 grammys to his name. I bet he drinks Duse' out of a few of his Grammy trophies every now and then.

For years categories like "Album of the Year" and "Record of  the Year" have been ruled by white artist. It's like whoever decides the nominees choose to leave Hip Hop artist out of it. Why? IDK!!! Well things are changing this year! For Album of the Year Jay Z and Kendrick Lamar are being represented for the Hip Hop community. Bruno Mars is also up for Album of the Year and i'll gladly accept him into the Hip Hop community. His Finesse Remix with Cardi B was fire.

Check out what Legendary Andre Harrell had to say about the Grammys below:

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BYOD Buiding My Empire Hats Available Online

AYY!! IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR #BYOD! The online store for the brand has opened up! One goal I have for 2018 is to begin the process of creating merchandise for #BYOD. I plan on creating different types of clothing such as hats, shirts, shorts, jogger, etc. As I continue to create I'm sure the ideas will begin to roll in. For now the first piece of clothing in stock are dad hats which have been popular over the past year. With this introductory piece I wanted to create something that not only I can relate too but everybody can. Hence, how I came up with the "Building My Empire" Hat.

I personally think we are all building are empires in a type of way. Whether you are doing it from your corporate 9-5 , your online website, your non profit or for your faimily; we all are building something to pass down to our children. So, while keeping that in mind I want this hat to represent motivation. If you're having a hard time staying motivated: Put on the hat! If your trying to cut back on spending: put on the hat! And, if you want to let others know that you are building for your future: PUT ON THE HAT!

Now, for this first piece I only created a limited amount of hats. So, to celebrate this I've also decided to award the first 20 people that purchase a hat with a free BYOD wristband. Both pieces are listed below!

This first BYOD piece represents Beginning and Motivation! To get your hat and become part of history  click the link: http://www.beyourowndad.com/store.html

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AFC & NFC Chapoinship Game Predictions 2018

Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots 3:05 PM ET, 12:05 PM PT

Woahh woahh woahh!! Tom Brady’s right thumb is stitched up?? News broke out this past Wednesday, that the GOAT sustained an injury during practice and left early to get X-rays. The results came back negative putting #Patriotsnation at rest for a moment. The worry still continues as we get closer to Sunday as questions rise about how effective he will be with stitches in his right throwing thumb. You should remind yourself though that....THIS ISN'T A REGULAR QUARTERBACK, THIS IS THE GOAT AND HE TAKES GOAT SHITS ON THESE CLOWNS THAT TALK TOO MUCH. Jalen Ramsey has guaranteed a Win in Foxboro and is quoted saying “I ain't got too much to say," Ramsey said, via Sports Illustrated. "But y'all make sure y'all bring that same energy out here next week and the week after. We going to the Super Bowl. And we gonna win that b----. We gonna win that b----. Duuuuuuuuvalllll."

Patriots fans have heard pre-game talk in the past but I can’t recall a time where it has actually worked! The Jags come in with the 2nd best overall defense in the league lead by defensive back Jalen Ramsey and defensive end sack specialist Calais Campbell. They follow up with that stern defense with a solid running game lead by rookie Leonard Fournette who’s had a solid first season. The question for the Jaguars is QB Blake Bortles who’s middle name is inconsistent. Too many factors need to align for Bortles to come out with this win in BRICK (cold) conditions along with inexperience on this stage and against a franchise who we all witnessed get this done before. The only real question for the New England Patriots is the line backing core due to injuries of one of the super bowl heroes of last year. Matt Patricia seems to compensate for the losses recently and proved that this defense can fight through adversity. It should be a slow start, but I see Bill Belichick and this coaching staff making the proper adjustments in the 2nd half to flame this defense up. Which will add another AFC title to the accolades of the best sports franchise right naaaaaaooowww!

Prediction: Patriots 27-16

Minnesota Vikings @ Philadelphia Eagles 6:40 PM ET, 3:40 PM PT

The fearless Minnesota Vikings overcame almost a sure loss @ home last week against the New Orleans Saints who had the game won until a missed tackle during the last plays of the game. Almost every playoff consists of a little luck and the Vikings got it at the right time last week to pull it off when the odds were against them at the time. The Eagles also squeaked away with a win against Atlanta due to Julio Jones dropping a pass in the end zone in the final moments. This was an unlikely matchup in the NFC championship although these were the top ranked seeded teams in their conference. Although Case Keenum took over at the beginning of the season, I still must put him in the back up QB category alongside Nick Foles. This should be a very good NFC champion game being in Philly and everyone doubting the Eagles due to the loss of their pre-MVP Carson Wentz. Philly’s defense has been holding them down lately, but I have to go with the better defense in this matchup and that's the Vikings who have the #1 overall ranked defense in football.

Prediction: Vikings 24-10

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THE SEX DOLLS RELEASING THIS YEAR WILL SELL!

WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the few topics of the internet this week has been these new sex dolls (see pics below) that are going to be released to the public later on this year. And, I haven't stopped laughing yet LMAO.

Based on the pictures that I've seen thus far THEY LOOK REAL! I was scrolling down my Instagram timeline and caught myself saying "damn, who is that?" in a i'm interested way lmao. Come to find out it was a fake sex doll lol.

I have so many questions!: "Why did they give these dolls nipples?", "Why are the nipples hard?!?", "Why is she so thick?", "Can she twerk?" LMAO

Ok! Time to have a serious conversation about this. I don't agree with this product. But, I UNDERSTAND why the product was created. What I've learned thus far about creating a good product for business is 1. Find a need to fulfill with your product and 2. Figure out what the market is missing.

Now, these dolls WILL SELL! Want to know why? There are lonely desperate people in this world that don't have a partner. There are people in this world that don't have anyone to share sexual experiences with. There are people with a lot of money, but nobody to share it with. That's just fact. That's why prostitution still happens today, but that's a whole other conversation.

Is a fake doll the solution to these peoples' lonliness? In my opinion NO! But, what these dolls will do is fulfill a void that is missing in a lonely person's life for a certain time. And, that is what you want to do as a creator. Create something people are willing to pay for that will temporarily or permanently fix their problems. Hence why drugs are still around.

Now, what I truly applaud the creators for is the visual creation they have done. It's like they went on Instagram and did research on the most liked pictures. They most likely came to a conclusion that woman with fat asses, thick thighs, and big breast get a whole lot of attention. (sad part about instagram) And, they created their dolls as replicas based off of those Instagram images. I mean these dolls look like they belong in a rap video LMAO. The interesting thing about that is many people want a "video vixen" type woman in real life. They want the fat ass, fake breast, and all that. So, I already know people will be digging in their pockets to fulfill that fantasy they have.

Real quick, want to go viral this year? Purchase a whole bunch of these dolls and make a music video with them in it. I'm confident the internet will go crazy over it LMAOO 

Let me leave you guys with this note: Anybody that purchases one of these dolls...STAY AWAY FROM ME! I don't want anything to do with anyone that has a sex doll unless you took up on my advice and want to go viral. If so, then sign me up for the video LMAO

From a business point of view the creators created a product that fulfills a need. Plain and simple.

Let me know what you guys think in the comments below!

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Kobe Bryant Set To Have His Own Sports Analysis Show March 2018

Basketball fans should love this if they haven't heard yet! Matter of fact, Kobe Bryant fans should be jumping for joy.

The black mamba is getting his own sports analysis show on ESPN coming in March 2018. Kobe Bryant will be writing, hosting, and producing his own show called "Detail". Check out more info on the show below:

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Parents of the Young Swedish H&M model that wore the "Coolest Monkey In the Jungle" hoodie speak out in Interview (Full interview Found Here)

The parents of the young Swedish H&M model that wore the "Coolest Monkey In the Jungle" hoodie that sparked all the outrage against the company H&M have spoken out. The company lost partnerships with music artist such as The Weeknd and G-Eazy after they chose not to stand for what the ad represented. 

After watching the interview I personally think H&M wrote them a check to act as if they didn't know what was going on. In the interview the mother said she personally has experienced racial slurs on a cruise when somebody referred to her as a monkey.

Ok..so she understands racism. But, then she says she didn't see any harm with the hoodie when the son was modeling it.....(im confused) idk sounds fishy to me. Check out the full interview below and let me know what you think!

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My Open Letter to Donald Trump from the Child of a Haitian Immigrant

It's Sunday, noon time over here in California. For the past few days I've had a hard time dealing with Donald Trump's comments regarding African, Latin American countries, and specifically Haiti as "ShiThole" countries.

For those that are unfamiliar I am of Full Haitian descent. Both my mother and father are from Haiti and they migrated to this country of the United States in the 1980's in pursuit of a better life. Some call it "the America Dream" but I call it a better chance of survival. Just so everybody is aware Haiti is one of the poorest countries on this planet Earth. When I visited Haiti as a child, I strictly remember having to shower in front of strangers at the public showers due to the lack of water. Electricity was only on for a certain amount of hours because the lack of power sources. And, families of 3-8 people would be living and sleeping in the same room because of the lack of homes. Once again let me remind you this was when I was a young child not even of the age of 10.

Since my visit the beautiful country of Haiti was hit by one of the worst earthquakes to ever strike a country in January 2010. Yet, we continue to rise. Haitians are so unique. We as a people are some of the hardest working, kind, and genuine loving people on this earth. I've witnessed this myself as I grew up in a Haitian household. Our Haitian dishes are some of the best tasting food you will ever drool over. Our work ethic is like no other. Our woman are Queens and our men are Kings. Many see it within us by the way we hold ourselves in conversation and stature.

Now, It would have been easy of me to write a blog post saying all types of negative things about Donald Trump and how he shouldn't be the leader of the "Free World". But, it gets on my nerves having to say the same things over and over. I hate repeating myself actually. Ironically, I have a stutter so that's why I hate repeating myself. But, just so my opinion is clear: DONALD TRUMP is TRASH and a RACIST plain and simple.

 In today's times' everybody can express their opinion through their platforms. I want you guys to watch these clips from corespondents on air that share their thoughts. Take notice how their thoughts are based on facts and experiences with those of the Haitian culture.

Watch this clip from Anderson Cooper sharing his thoughts on Haiti:

Just so there isn't any confusion:

"Dear Mr. Donald Trump,
    The same people from these "Shithole countries" are the people that helped build the country your spoiled rotten ass has been able to reap the benefits from. I'd like to see you try to survive in a country where you arent sure where your next meal is coming from. Or, whether you will be able to shower or not. Keep your racist comments in that racist mind of yours to yourself. How about you go to Norway where they probably don't want anything to do with you. And, just because you "won" the title of President DOES NOT MEAN you are my President. Sincerely, the child of a Haitian Immigrant"

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2018 Playoff Predictions For This Weeks Divisional Round Match-Ups

Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles Saturday 4:35 PM ET, 1:35 PM PT

 The battle of the birds ! Which bird ass team is gonna come on top?!? Lol. Nah, but this should be an intriguing match-up between 2 teams that have switched their identities within the past late weeks of the season. The Falcons are pretty warm right and almost hot, with them beating down on the Rams last week in LaLa Land. Philly looks to withstand a playoff drought at home, with an old friend in Nick Foles who took over the starting spot for injured phenom Carson Wentz late in the season. The Eagles offense hasn’t looked to hot lately with Foles under center. I think the Falcons stay hot and outscore the once promising Eagles. 

Prediction: Falcons 31-17

Tennessee Titans @ New England Patriots Saturday 8:15 PM ET, 5:15 PM PT

 The matchup I’ve been waiting for in prime time! You know what time it is when that cold weather swings around; and you can feel it in the air that it’s playoff time in MA. Its become an annual holiday for New England and its spoiled us to thirst for more super bowls. We now demand greatness from great individuals as patriots fans. If the road to the Superbowl is through Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, the AFC is usually in for a disappointing visit. The colder and shittier it is......the better Patriots play and its supposed to be a whole shitty day down in Southern MA, so the warm based Titans might have a shitty game. I wont speak too much about them because I really don’t feel like they deserve to be in this position against the defending champs, but i’ll take the cake walk to the AFC championship. Marcus Mariota is the most important player for them in this game and possibly former patriots defensive back Logan Ryan who won multiple super bowls with the Pats.

Prediction: Patriots 30-16

Sports Writer: - Devereaux DeCourcey 

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Why The Big Outrage over the recent H&M Ad?

H&M's stock has dropped dramatically in my eyes! Its a damn shame too because I used to buy from that raggedy ass store. Yeah, I admit it! Ya boy is broke and whenever I need to get fresh I would check out what H&M has in store. Well not anymore....

Black internet (Yeah there is such a thing) has been going crazy since this ad of a young black child wearing a hoodie with the phrase "Coolest Monkey In the Jungle" was released. Check it out below:

After this pic surfaced on social media EVERYONE had something to say! Including me! Check out the video below:

Now, why the outrage you may be asking? You may be saying to yourself "I don't see anything wrong with the ad"? Well, I would first say take the blindfolds off your eyes!

Quick history lesson for those that aren't familiar with Black American History: White people used to (probably still do at H&M's marketing meetings) refer to black people as monkeys. They would even get specific enough and call us Baboons and Apes! Often times referring to our skin color, lips, nostrils, ears, etc..

Don't believe me? Well check out this cartoon from 1941: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UacUR7bPnMM

I know what your thinking: "Jimmy V that doesn't prove that white people referred to you guys as monkeys!" Well how about you check out this other cartoon called "Little Black Sambo that was put out in 1935: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDslE0CMLvc

Notice what the "black cartoons" were depicted as.....btw these exact cartoons were the inspiration that Jay-Z used for his record "The story of OJ".

Now, back to the ad. To have a young black child wear a piece of clothing with the saying "I'm the coolest monkey in the jungle" is clearly labeling that child as a monkey! Which is....RACIST!

H&M knows they f*cked up because popular music artist that they've partnered with like 'The Weeknd" has dropped his partnership with them because he doesn't stand for the message they are promoting. Which means H&M is losing a large demographic for sales that The Weeknd was bringing in based off him wearing their clothes.

What I'm trying to figure out is what parents allowed this trash to be put on their child? Was the check that big? Maybe I should be asking...How much were they willing to sell their soul for? Just my thoughts....Leave your thoughts in the comments


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NFL 2018 Playoff Wild Card Round Predictions

Tennessee Titans @ Kansas City Chiefs Saturday 4:35 PM ET, 1:35 PM PT

    The Titans squeezed into the playoffs after defeating the Jaguars last week, to secure the 5th seed in the AFC. Up until last week, Jacksonville lost 3 straight and struggled to move the ball on offense due to their inconsistent offensive line. The Chiefs on the other hand have gotten over their strong mid season slump, capitalizing on the 4 weeks with W’s. Alex Smith has been below average this season but so has Marcus Mariota and his offensive line. I'm assuming Arrowhead stadium will live up to its history as being the loudest stadium in football, creating a loud party atmosphere for ballhawks like Marcus Peters.

    Chiefs 24-13

Atlanta Falcons @ Los Angeles Rams Saturday 8:15 PM ET, 5:15 PM PT

    The Atlanta Falcons have seemed to turn their season around by winning some big games lately to jump into the playoffs as the last slot in the NFC. But they could be in trouble in this first round matchup with young and talented Rams squad that's hungry. But this is L.A.’s first appearance in the playoffs, which is important to keep in mind. The Falcons should be fearless having been to the superbowl last year, due to smackin up the NFC squads on their way there with a very similar team to last years. L.A. looks very strong with MVP candidate Todd Gurley running the rock and 2nd year QB Jared Goff looking extremely comfortable in McVay’s offense. Sean McVay and the Wade Phillips tandem should make the NFC nervous, because of all the talent they have around them. Watch out for the Rams.

Rams 34-24

  Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday 1:05 PM ET, 10:05 AM PT

    The Buffalo Bills come into this game with a questionable star running back in LeSean “Shady” McCoy. I bank on him playing injured or not, due to the fact he hasn't been in the playoffs much, and for the simple fact if he doesn't play, the chances of them beating Jacksonville and scoring on that defense, is slim to none. I really can’t see this one being a good game to tune in on, because both teams mirror each other on what they want to do to win, and that’s run the ball and play good defense. I think the Jags will be better at both Sunday, making Blake Bortles a winning QB in the playoffs???

Jags 21-10

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Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints Sunday 4:40 PM ET, 1:40 PM PT

    The Panthers look strong heading into the playoffs after getting Greg Olsen back towards the end of the season. Cam Newton looks more confident after having a rough season compared to his normal play. Luke Kuechly and his defense look to stop a future HOF and 2 solid running backs in Alvin Kamara, (who is potentially the offensive rookie of the year) and Mark Ingram. The Saints beat Carolina twice already this season, and match up with them again in the who dat superdome, who should make this defense fly around, lead by the potential rookie of the year on the defensive side, Marshon Lattimore. The Saints have a bright future down the road with 2 young ballers on both sides. I see New Orleans creating turnovers, due to lack of weapons in Cam’s offensive attack.

Saints 24-20

  

Writer: Devereaux D
 
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Kendrick Lamar Releases New Single All The Stars off of Black Panther Soundtrack

It is official that Kendrick Lamar is producing the upcoming soundtrack for the Black Panther movie which is set to be released in theatres February 16, 2017. The first single of the soundtrack has been released which can be found below:

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Boston Celtics Defeat their Nemesis Cleveland Cavaliers 102-88 in their Second Match Up Of The Year

 The Boston Celtics went into a prime time match up against their Eastern Conference rivals Wednesday night in Boston. Lebron James, and the Cleveland Cavaliers were excited about a special player returning for them going into the match up. Extra sauce and hype was added onto the game weeks before, anticipating that Isiah Thomas would return from injury in time to play against his old team. Thomas did return as expected the night before against the TrailBlazers, scoring 17 points, but decided not to go against the Celtics for his own reasons that I don’t blame him for whatever it is.

With no Isiah, Cleveland struggled early with the Eastern Conference leaders. Lebron and company failed to create offense as Boston tightened up the defense throughout the game causing Cleveland to shoot 34% from the floor. Lebron James of course lead the way for Cleveland, but with a under performing 19 points. His foe in green now, Kyire Irving didn’t have a much better night, having only 11 points.

Kevin Love for the Cavs was injured but struggled before hand having shot 1-11 up to that point of injury. Terry Rozier and Jayson Tatum lead the way for the Celtics ignoring that they were some of the youngest players on the court. Rozier came off the bench to cash in 20 points while Tatum finessed his way for 15. The Celtics pulled the win off 102-88 in a solid beat down due to sharing the basketball and tough scrappy defense. The Celtics will take on the talented Minnesota Timberwolves squad on Friday in Boston.
 
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