Rapper T.I. finds God and other random thoughts
Teen Summit is back on BET! Well, not really, but that’s what it looked like last night. Rapper T.I.P., the self proclaimed “King of the South”, was on a real humble tip – introspective deep thinking and all that as he talked to Toure’ about his recent troubles with the law and upcoming 1 year jail time for having unregistered machine guns and being a felon in the possession of firearms. Before he hits the jail cell though he has to spend 1,000 hours talking to youth about the “pitfalls of guns, gangs, and drugs.” T.I. copped a plea deal because he was about to do some MAJOR time. Rappers are going to jail these days. Ya’ll betta clean it up. Those corporations will back you as long as you pimp your people with your lyrical poison, but the minute you slip up – those commercial deals are gone! T.I. rounded out the “public service announcement” by giving a shout out to God and sharing how this whole experience I.E. – hitting rock bottom, doing jail time, and not seeing his wife and 5 children for a year has brought him closer to The Almighty. Let’s pray that his music reflects his revelation upon his release.
Not only did T.I. do some community service with the interview, but I’m sure it was an attempt by BET to get some positive imaging as well. “Black Evil Television” is reeling as people across the nation are saying “Enough is Enough!” [DID YOU CALL Proctor & Gamble YET?] Bloggers are having a field day with CEO of BET, Debra Lee, and President of Entertainment, Reggie Hudlin as a report by the Parents Television Council confirmed what many of us already knew. BET broadcasts instances of sex, violence, profanity, and/or obscenities every 38 seconds! Debbie & Reggie -these two “leading Blacks” are still attempting to justify the objectification of women, glorifying of violence, and debasing of Black Culture by basically saying, “We just play the videos, we don’t make them” which is the equivalent of drug dealers on North Avenue saying, “We just sell crack, we don’t fly it over here.” We ain’t buying it, Debra. You and all the other capitalistic opportunists who work for you are culpable in the destruction of your own people, but at least ya’ll keep us on beat as we dance to the tune of our own demise.
BY THE WAY – PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE FOLKS…WATCH THE TWO BANNED EPISODES OF THE BOONDOCKS CARTOON ABOUT BET! Episode 1 and Episode 2 are here. Watch it fast before “they” pull it. Youtube has already banned it. In the words of The Joker, “THEY CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH!” Thanks Common Sense.
Next – and this will be very quick because I’m sure they’re watching me too….
I have a sneaky suspicion that the so-called “DC Madam,” Deborah Palfrey did NOT commit suicide. I do not think it is ironic that early last year, one of the female escorts who worked for Palfrey’s escort service was also found dead by hanging and the official report was that she committed suicide. Now Palfrey commits suicide by hanging as well! When she gave indications to those around her that she was being followed and that there was a contract out on her life! Sorry – in the words of Jay-Z: “I don’t believe you. You need more people!” Palfrey must have had some major dirt on some politicos in Washington. They needed her to enter the bright white light quick.
IN LOCAL NEWS:
I have to speak at a Baltimore City High School today and I don’t feel like giving the white-washed, prepackaged, nicely manufactured speech. I’m tired. They need the truth. The “Sunday School” speech I.E. stay in school, don’t you be no fool, learn the golden rule, just say no and don’t have sex just isn’t working. About 100 students will be packed in a room for about 45 minutes to listen to me. The least I can do is tell them the truth.
THE TRUTH:
I’m sure other things will come out as well. I may get kicked out of the school, but hey – they need an adult to confirm what they already feel and know deep down on the inside. They may not be able to articulate it, but they know it.
In case “they” read this too and their worry prompts them to make plans for me, let me give my DC Madam Disclaimer:
I HAVE NO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS – NO REASON TO COMMIT SUICIDE – I AM LOVING MY JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS – PASTOR SANDERS TOLD ME WHEN I WAS LITTLE THAT IF PEOPLE COMMIT SUICIDE THEY GO STRAIGHT TO HELL AND I DON’T WANT TO GO TO HELL – I HAVE PLANS FOR TOMORROW AND THE NEXT DAY AND THE NEXT – I GET PAID NEXT WEEK – TOO MANY OF MY PEOPLE WERE HANGED I WOULD NEVER END MY LIFE WITH A NOOSE, A BULLET, A KNIFE, AN OVERDOSE, OR A JUMP OFF OF A BRIDGE!
Now if something happens and I’m not around anymore and the official report says I committed suicide – ya’ll betta raise all kinds of trouble to find the truth. Don’t let me go out like that. Make ‘em pay or they’ll come for you next!
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I am really interested to hear how the speeching engagement went at the school. Will you be planning to blog about it?
Thanks,
Emily
Rev.: You’re all on top of it!
I haven’t been over here lately. I finally came on the block today, and what do I find. Pastor Brown preaching it down.
Boy, I think I need to send you my tithes. **wink**
Nah, for real brotha, you are speaking truth, one blog entry at a time. It reminds me of why I fell in love with Faith in Action in the first place.
Brotha, keep blogging. Keep speaking truth. And keep fighting.
We need young warriers like yourself.
Peace and blessings,
Angie
Heber, one more thing… Is hell really the eternal home of those who commit suicide?
I have an opinion on this. I just want to know what are your thoughts. Not what someone told you, but what you think…
I had a client to commit suicide last week. So, I guess your little reference and commentary on the DC Madam stood out to me.
T.i is my husband we have 3 kids and i love him and i know he loves me too he will never forget me i know he thinks about me all the time i am unforgetable I LOVE YOU BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really? Well, im happy for you? :/
i think that u look really hot
99% of elected officials. That is quite a high number. I guess that 1% is about a % of Jil Carter. Anyway, I appreciate your honesty. I expect for you and Fariji to be, stay and continue the course and not be sucked into these Broke Back, Alcoholic, unethical, immoral politicians and ex politicians. I do not see why anyone gives them any credit. I don’t see why some folk spend hours talking about politicians on radio’s and blogs while ignoring feeding the people and providing work skill development and analysis. What is sad is that many persons have not even studied Career, Job, Business, Law, Police/Felon Prevention strategies, some just want to lambast useless politicians everyday and alienate themselves from Politicians. The teachers also do not love, understand and respect the students. How can you teach someone that you do not love, understand and respect? How can one teach students if you can not deal with all of there issues. Many/Most of the teachers are Negro’s. Most Negro Professors as well are serious Negro’s. I had one Negro Professor that I had to go through in order to get a degree. I couldn’t degrade myself. He was a traitor and he could not judge me. I had more knowledge than his useless self and I said there had to be another way. I would not fill my mind with that filth. I do not see how anyone can put up with these Negro teachers, albeit High School or College level. I was looking recently at who sits on Morgan State’s Board of Directors. I was up there this weekend for a workshop. Why are so many Euro’s on the board?
Jesus loves…i feel that so many people think that tithing and other money matters hinders religion…However, Christianity is a way of life…Jesus died for you and loves you and you are supposed to have that relationship with Christ…and then because of that relationship, u will want to do good things like give money to the Church…