SPONSORS ARE GONNA START DROPPING MIKE VICK LIKE IT’S HOT! » Nike was originally supposed to release a shoe named after Falcons star Michael Vick, but after his stint with the police following an incident involving some dogs, some fighting, and some blatant stupidity, they said “no sir!” Apparently Nike has told retailers it will not release a fifth signature shoe, the Air Zoom Vick V, this summer. Nike spokesman Dean Stoyer said the four shoe products and three shirts that currently bear Vick’s name will remain in stores. Vick will be arraigned next week in a Richmond, Virginia federal courtroom on charges of sponsoring a dogfighting operation. Meanwhile, Falcons owner Arthur Blank issued a statement today, saying the organization is “working diligently on exploring our options.”

“This is an emotionally charged and complicated matter,” Blank said. “There are a wide range of interests and legal issues that need to be carefully considered as we move ahead, including our need to respect the due process that Michael is entitled to. Also, this situation affects everyone – our club, our players and associates, our sponsors, our fans and the Atlanta community among them – so we must consider all of our customers in making any decisions. Given the differing perspectives and strong feelings around this issue, we probably won’t make everyone happy, but we are committed to doing the right thing. As the owner of this club that’s, ultimately, my responsibility.”

Blank added that he was “saddened and distressed about this – not for myself, for our fans and community who have been so loyal to us.” CONTINUE READING

Another day, another rap remix video with fifty-leven different rappers. Okay, I can only wish they had a whole bunch of rappers in this joint so I could make jokes. But they surprisingly kept it short! Yung Berg, Jim Jones, and Rich Boy were in NYC recently to shoot the video for the “Sexy Lady” remix. “Ay getcha lean on shawty bring it back!” Check out more flicks below, and after the cut! And also be on the lookout for our exclusive interview with Yung Berg!

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Awww! Poor Diddy … Kim left him, lmao! I don’t blame her either, apparently WOMEN seem to be leaving his ass left and right now-a-days! Anyway, the video was directed by Erik White and features Mario Winans. Check out the title peeps – “Through The Pain (She Told Me): Dear Kim”! Kim’s response: “Where’s my money knee grow!” He should change the title to “Dear Laurie Ann” next time …

“Me Haces Falta” (Spanish for “I Miss You”) is the confirmed second single from Jennifer Lopez’s first full Spanish album Como Ama una Mujer. The video for the single was shot June 13, 2007 in Los Angeles and was directed by Sanji. Director of Photography Eric Wycoff.

Yo I just recently peeped this guys MYSPACE, his name is Mr. J Medeiros. I was feeling his music so much that I thought I should do an artist spotlight on him. Mr. J Medeiros has a CD coming out August 24th called Of Gods And Girls, the album sampler on his MySpace is mad crazy, I suggest you check that out immegiately! I posted a couple of songs that stuck out to me, “Constance” (produced by Mr. J Medeiros) and “Half A Dream” featuring Marty James of One Block Radius (produced by 20Syl of Hocus Pocus), from Of Gods And Girls – the “Half A Dream” mixtape is also available for purchase on Mr. J’s MySpace! Out of the two songs posted, my favorite one would have to be “Half A Dream” …

That don’t mean nothing, wasting your time …
looking for something you’ll never find,
look through the make-up, it’s not all it seems
when will wake up from half of a dream? – Mr. J Medeiros

Thank you, I thought I was going crazy, something is seriously wrong when I see little girls my age emulating bullshit! They build them bitches!!! Wake up …

Mr. J Medeiros » “Constance” » LISTEN » (Full)
Mr. J Medeiros feat. Marty James » “Half A Dream” » LISTEN » (Full)

Hip-Hop Humanitarian launches an ANTI Human-Trafficking, ANTI Child-Pornography Campaign. IamConstance.org to provide victims with a voice

Los Angeles, CA – Mr. J Medeiros is an eloquent hip-hop artist on a mission to create massive social change through music, in more areas than one. In keeping with the release of his debut solo-album “Of gods and girls” on July 24th, 2007, Mr. J officially launches his anti child trafficking campaign “IamConstance.org” in Los Angeles today; a website that relates to the non-traditional, “hit” single off the album: “Constance”.

“Constance” is the true story of a girl raised in The Philippines, kidnapped, and forced into prostitution and internet pornography at a young age. The video for “Constance” (which has already compiled over 100,000 views on YouTube), illustrates how Americans support this scenario everyday through “legal” and “illegal” internet porn sites.

“People don’t see the connection between clicking on the internet here and someone being raped in a hotel room on the other side of the world,” exclaims J, “I want people to recognize our responsibility in what is happening here. Child pornography is a $3 Billion dollar market and the porn industry all together is $57 Billion worldwide; it brings in more money than professional football, baseball, and basketball franchises combined.”

The story of Constance aims to show the massive population of pornography users, that they may be fueling rape, abuse, human-trafficking, and child pornography. This is where the “IamConstance.org” campaign comes into play – the website hosts countless anonymous accounts from victims of trafficking, kidnapping and abuse. The purpose is to create change by revealing the magnitude of these atrocities.

The “I Am Constance Campaign” was born when J released the video online, and was immediately flooded with hundreds of YouTube comments, MySpace letters and personal accounts from women and men sharing their painful stories evoked by watching “Constance.” This sent Medeiros on a mission to tell these people’s stories, and show how many people are affected by this issue.

Mr. J’s hope is to increase awareness and accountability for these crimes. More than half of sexual assaults go unreported. J has partnered with organizations like HUMANTRAFFICKING.ORG, I Am Coming, and XXXchurch, in the hopes to break the silence about these crimes. They aim to rally support to demand that the UN increase minimum penalties for Human Trafficking worldwide. “800,000 women and children are kidnapped, trafficked and raped each year. That’s 2200 people each and every day, one every 39 seconds. Traffickers who are arrested may receive as little as 1 -4 years in prison. This has to stop,” demands J.

To watch the Constance video or to read like-minded “Constance” stories, and to visit Mr. J’s MySpace go to:

I’m sure you guys remember me POSTING this new joint from DTP a while back, here is the world premiere video of “Celebrity Chick” featuring Ludacris, Chingy, Small World and Steph Jones. Everybody looks good, the video is dope, I’m about to steal Chingy’s shades! lol.

PRINCE IS BACK PEEPS! Above is the official album cover of Planet Earth, this is really dope! Check out his two brand new singles “The One U Wanna C” and “Future Baby Mama” off his new album Planet Earth in stores July 24th. As you may, or may not know, I am a crazed Prince stalker. So, expect an exclusive album review from yours truly, soon.

Supermodel Iman hosted a party celebrating Trace Magazine’s “Black Girls Rule!” issue at Room Service in New York City last night.

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