For The Nike Heads...

Nike Air Huarache Light Burst Quickstrike...

Both of these have already released under the radar, so finding a pair will be pretty tough. But they're both sick. Notice the patent leather of Air Jordan XI inspiration.

Nike Air Force II High Premium "Gucci"

 

The "Gucci" nickname comes from its red and green parts. It's not actually made in collaboration with Gucci. Nevertheless, still cold.

Turquoise Nikes...

Nike Court Force Hi

Nike Air Max Light LE...

Supras...

Supra Skytop Grey/Purple Wrinkled Suede

I don't like jumping on bandwagons after they get poppin, so I don't have any Supras. But they be comin with some of the dopest colorways. These are serious.

Via: nicekicks & sneakernews

New LDRS Gear...

Get em at The Leaders Store.

New Music...Wu & Weezy

New Music From The Chef & Ghost...

Raekwon & Ghostface Killah - Criminology 2

Two New Tracks From Lil' Wayne...

Lil' Wayne Feat. Juelz Santana - Rap Cemetary

Lil Wayne Feat. Young Money - Troublemaker

MONTEGA JADA...

Jadakiss Feat. Faith Evans - Letter To B.I.G.

Via: nahright & worldstarhiphop

Just Watch The Video...

It was described as one of the most grisly scenes Los Angeles police had ever encountered: the bodies of five small children and their parents, all shot to death, in two upstairs rooms of the family's home.

"The reaction on their faces was not a pretty sight," neighbor Jasmine Gomez told CNN. "There was an officer who came out of the house throwing up."

But even more incomprehensible to some was the story that emerged after the bodies were found Tuesday: A father who, after he and his wife were fired from their jobs, killed all six family members before turning the gun on himself.

Read the entire story here.

WOW....By far, one of the saddest, most tragic stories I've ever heard. My jaw hit my shoelaces as I read the story.  That sums up the state of America and the economy.

Via: CNN

The League...

Who was I just talking about? Mo Williams who had 43, 11, and 5 boards for the Cavs Tuesday night against Sacramento. Bron contributed a triple double: 23 points, 15 boards, and 11 assists.

Kevin Martin had 35, 7, and 7. Chauncey had 29 for Denver. The Lakers lost to the Bobcats 117-110 in 2OT. Kobe fouled out, but finished with 38, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. Andrew Bynum chipped in 24 and 14. The Bobcats got 23, 11, and 9 dimes, and 21, 9, and 9, from Raymond Felton and Boris Diaw, respectively. Guess who was a no-show for L.A.: Pau. The Spaniard finished went 4-16, finishing with 10 points.

Scores From Around The League...1/28/09

Kings 110, Cavs 117

Pacers 111, Magic 135

Nuggets 110, Grizzlies 85

Spurs 106, Jazz 100

Bobcats 117, Lakers 110 (2OT)

NCAA Basketball...

Just two Top 25 games Tuesday night: #12 Texas beat Baylor, 78-72. Texas guard A.J has 19, going 3-6 from deep. He hit his 338th career 3-pointer, tying the Big 12 record. #17 Purdue beat Wisconsin, 64-63

Misc. Video(s) Of The Week

Super Bowl week, so I gotta do some football videos...

A.I....

Barry Sanders Higlights.....

The Reggie Bush Tape...

It's a toss-up for which video is the most impressive.

Videos & Mixtapes...

IT'S A BATTLE......Charles Hamilton vs. Serius Jones

"This kid from Bed-Stuy is a rookie, ya clothes look like the inside of a pussy"

LMAO.

USA Network Says Lupe Is Character Approved

In an industry that responds to mainstream pop and glamour, Chicago-born and raised hip-hop artist, Lupe Fiasco, is breaking out with his emphasis on strong lyricism and narrative. Jay-Z describes him as a "breath of fresh air", and Lupe's musical ingenuity and intelligence has won over legions of fans. Lupe started making mix tapes at 15 and before long, gained a big following on the web. So big that Lupe was quickly dubbed the "future of hip hop" and offered a record deal by Jay-Z. But he turned the offer down, opting instead to form his own label with Atlantic Records. Two albums, eight Grammy nominations, and one Grammy statue later, it's hard to fault Lupe for taking chances. He's using the poetry of his lyrics to tackle everything from drug abuse to giant robots, and it's the overwhelming passion he has for his music that makes it all so engaging. And don't try to pin Lupe down as just a musician-he's also currently writing a novel. It's a natural outlet for such a refreshing and innovative storyteller. Lupe Fiasco is most definitely Character Approved. 

Not much to say after that. Good shit Lupe.

MIXTAPES EVERYWHERE!!!

(click titles to download)

GO ILL!!!....

Mic Terror - King of the New School

Mack Maine - This Is Just A Mixtape

U-N-I - Before There Was Love

Via: nahright & USA

BLAGO TAPES UNLEASHED!!!

In case you've been living under a rock, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is facing impeachment after attempting to sell President Barack Obama's vacated senate seat, among other corrupt business. The feds tapped Blago's phones after being tipped off about possible shady dealings, and are using them in the impeachment trial. 

HERE ARE THE TAPES!!!

• TAPE 1
  
• TAPE 2
  
• TAPE 3
  
• TAPE 4
  

Wiretaps of Gov. Blagojevich’s home phone and his former chief of staff's cell phone allowed the world to hear for the first time this afternoon Blagojevich’s own voice allegedly discussing a shakedown of a potential campaign contributor.

Lon Monk, now a lobbyist, says on one of the tapes he got in the “face” of the potential contributor, horse racing executive John Johnston.

“I'm telling you, he's gonna be good for it. I got in his face,” Monk tells the governor during a 9:09 a.m. call on Dec. 4, 2008.

Anticipation built in the moments before tapes were played for the first time in the Senate trial. The chamber grew quiet.

As senators listened to the four brief conversations, one senator chewed on his pen and looked ahead. Sen. Chris Lauzen (R-Aurora), smiled and shook his head as he heard the governor’s brother, Robert, tell Blagojevich that Johnston was “good for it” — an apparent reference to a $100,000 campaign contribution.

Most senators squinted and looked ahead, trying to listen without transcripts, which were handed out later.

Democrat Jeff Schoenberg (D-Evanston), listening to the fourth tape between Monk and the governor, put his hand over his lip, smirked and shook his head.

In a surprise, Blagojevich says on the call, “I feel like there’s somebody else who’s holding him [Johnston] back” — an apparent reference to Johnston not yet giving the money to the governor's campaign fund.

Monk replies “No.”

“I believe it’s Chris,” Blagojevich says. That could be a reference to the governor’s friend and fund raiser, Chris Kelly.

“No, No,” Monk replies.

“Well what took, you know a whole year,” Blagojevich continues. “You know what I mean? Hey Lon . . .”

Monk then cuts Blagojevich off, “No, I don’t think he’s been talking to Chris,” Monk says.

If the person being referred to on the tape is Kelly — who was mentioned repeatedly during last year's corruption trial of Tony Rezko — it raises the possibility of dissension in the ranks of Blagojevich's fund-raising operation. Blagojevich has maintained that Kelly is one of his closest friends.

Reaction to the recordings was swift.

“It sounds like a couple of organized crime figures out preparing to break some kneecaps. It’s just horrible. It’s nauseating. It’s sickening,” said Sen. Dan Cronin (R-Elmhurst).

Via: The Chicago Sun-Times

New Music...Hov, Talib, Loso, Ghostface & more...

Unreleased Jigga!!!

Jay-Z - Money Goes

Allegedly leftovers from American Gangster.

Talib helps welcome John Forte (formerly incarcerated Fugees' producer) back home.

Talib Kewli & John Forte - Homecoming

"Like Biggie before Diddy, the first 50 we gritty"

Another new joint with Talib...

U-N-I Feat. Talib Kweli - Return

Loso throws a verse on The Dream's banger.

The Dream Feat. Fabolous - Rockin That S*** (rmx)

"NICE"

Tony Starks x Facemob x Cool Kids. I have no idea who N.A.S.A. is, but EVERYBODY goes in.

N.A.S.A. feat. Ghostface, Scarface, The Cool Kids, & DJ AM - The Mayor

"Chuck's from Detroit, Mike's from the Chi, so it's Bulls, Lions, Tigers, and Bears, oh my"

Via: hiphopdx

Check 'Em Out....

Young Chris, Young Guru, 9th Wonder, and Neef discuss the Internet & Hip-Hop...

Everything they said was dead on. I'd like to think this blog is one of the better one's that they were referring to.

Styles P talks The LOX...

Real talk, that's exactly how its supposed to be.

Colin Munroe & Wale Rehearse...

Dude is singing. Playing drums. And playing keyboard. Wow.

Wilt Chamberlin....YEEEEEAAAAAA

"Starter, starter, gotta be a starter, starter, starter, so icy starter.....nigga you a bench warmer"

LMAO. GUCCI!!! The lyrics are impeccable. 

Now back to Real Music...

Raphael Saadiq - 100 Yard Dash...

I can't front, I slept on Saadiq's latest album, The Way I See It. Don't make the same mistake. It's some of the best MUSIC in a long time.

Via: nahright & worldstarhiphop