April 2015

Javaris Crittenton pleads guilty in 2011 shooting, gets 23 years in prison

  

Former NBA guard Javaris Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison and 17 years of probation on Wednesday after entering a guilty plea on charges related to the 2011 shooting death of an Atlanta woman.

The 27-year-old Crittenton — who played for the Los Angeles LakersMemphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards in a two-year NBA career and is best known by NBA fans for his 2009 firearms-in-the-locker-room confrontation with then-teammate Gilbert Arenas — pleaded guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter with a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm. Prosecutors dropped the murder charge against him as part of the plea agreement. 

4th & Swift

  

Yesterday my bro Andre White celebrated his 5th Wedding Anniversary at 4th & Swift in downtown Atlanta. We were guest of Mr. Jerry Gresham and he made sure that it was a night to remember. When I pulled up to the restaurant my first thought was “this spot is DOPE” because it’s very hard to find parking in Atlanta so to have parking on the side of the establishment was a PLUS! 

 

We were greeted by a very friendly staff that made sure we were taken care of. They even welcomed my 2 year old son and you already know that he is a handful. Check out photos of this great place with great food and  make sure to stop by 4th and Swift!!

4th & Swift

621 North Avenue NE

Atlanta, Ga 30308

4thandswift.com

 

 

 

   

             

 

    

  

   

  

NBA Exhibition Game in South Africa In August

South Sudan native Luol Deng‘s dream of seeing the NBA play a game on the continent of his birth moved a step closer to a reality with Wednesday’s announcement that the Miami Heat forward will headline one of the rosters for an August exhibition game in South

The Aug. 1 game at Ellis Park Arena in Johannesburg is the culmination of efforts designed to showcase the NBA’s growth in Africa through a connection that began more than 30 years ago when Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon was drafted first overall by Houston in 1984.
Source:ESPN 

Bruce Jenner: I Am a Woman 

  

In an interview with Diane Sawyer broadcast Friday night, Olympic gold medalist and TV personality Bruce Jenner, who said it was the last interview conducted under the name “Bruce,” confirmed what has been long rumored; Jenner is undergoing a gender transition.
“For all intents and purposes, I am a woman,” Jenner said. “My heart and my soul and all I do in life, that is part of me.”

Mayweather Fight Sold Out with tickets going From $4500 up to $90,000

  

Boxing’s biggest fight in years has reached Super Bowl-level prices in the resale market—and with the bout completely sold out, that’s the only market that exists anymore.
The average asking resale price for the May 2 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stood just short of $11,000 on Thursday, according to the secondary market ticket site TiqIQ. The mean price is $500 higher than this year’s Super Bowl and trumps any boxing match in the last five years. 

The most expensive seat—a fifth-row ringside view—was priced at $77,500. The “get-in” price, or cheapest ticket to attend the event, hit nearly $4,500 on Thursday.

Michael Johnson’s 6th Annual Football & Cheer Camp

  

I had a great time in Selma, Al with Michael Johnson for the 6th Annual Football & Cheer Camp. Hundreds of kids from all over Alabama came together at the Memorial Stadium to learn different training techniques from Michael and his NFL friends. Check out photos and video from this great event! Thanks TREA!!!

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Dr. Dre Wins Against Death Row

  

According to Billboard, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder ruled that Dr. Dre is entitled to be paid more royalities from the digital sales of his 1992 debut album than what he has been getting. The album can still be sold digitally, but Dre will now receive 100 percent of the monies from digital sales.

“For years, Death Row Records forgot about Dre when they continued to distribute his music digitally and combined his hits with weaker Death Row tracks in an attempt to elevate the stature of their other artists,” Dre’s lawyer Howard King wrote in a statement. “We are gratified that the federal court has unambiguously declared that Death Row has no right to engage in such tactics, and must hold all proceeds from these illicit distributions in trust for our client.”

Source: AllHipHop

Closet Mayhem’s 1st Annual Fashion Mayhem

 

I had a great time last night at Closet Mayhem’s 1st Annual Fashion Mayhem. The event was held at Coco Studios in Atlanta and was hosted by Ms Nickee and Shod Santiago. Proceeds from the event were donated to Susan G. Komen Foundation and I was Proud to be honored along with Diane Regular Lay and Ron Montgomery. Serena Telleria was presented a special award for her support and dedication and she really deserves it. I love all of these people like family!!! Check out some of the photos from the event. Share, Like, and Tag anyone from the event.

Thanks again India for the Award and for honoring Kingsmen Media!

More photos in the link at the bottom!

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

  

  

  

   

 

  

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Prison Sentences for Atlanta Teachers in Cheating Case 

 

SENTENCES:

Donald Bullock: Weekends in jail for 6 months, $5,000 fine, 5 years of probation and 1,500 hours of community service.

Sharon Davis-Williams: 20 years in prison, seven to serve, $25,000 fine and 2,000 hours of community service.

Tamara Cotman: 20 years in prison, seven to serve, $25,000 fine and 2,000 hours of community service.

Michael Pitts: 20 years in prison, seven to serve, $25,000 fine and 2,000 hours of community service.

Dana Evans: 5 years in prison, one to serve, and 1,000 hours of community service.

Angela Williamson: 5 years in prison, two to serve, $5,000 fine and 1,500 hours of community service.

Tabeeka Jordan: 5 years in prison, two to serve, $5,000 fine and 1,500 hours of community service. 

Diane Buckner-Webb: 5 years in prison, one to serve, $1,000 fine, 1,000 hours in community service and first offender treatment. 

Theresia Copeland: 5 years in prison, one to serve, $1,000 fine and 1,000 hours of community service. 

Pamela Cleveland: 5 years probation, home confinement for a year from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and community service.  

Young Thug Changes Name of Mixtape to ‘Barter 6’ and Threatens Lil Wayne 

  

In a video message posted on his Instagram page, Thug tells his followers he is headed to Weezy’s hometown to perform. The clip also includes other men in the background brandishing firearms.

“Carter Six coming out Friday. First show New Orleans, Hollygrove,” Thug states. “F*ck nigga, meet me there. Better yet, beat me there.”

Young Thug also announced he changed the name of his forthcoming project to Barter Six. According to the Atlanta rapper, he was facing legal issues if he kept the original title of Carter Six.

“Can’t name the mixtape Carter Sixcuase the f*ck ass n*ggas trying to sue. Just like some hoes,” says Thug in a separate video. “I’m a big ol Blood, so I’m going Barter Six.

  

(AllHipHop)

Cle “Boan” Sloan Refuses to Testify Against Suge Knight 

  

A key witness in the hit-and-run murder case against Marion “Suge” Knight told a Los Angeles judge on Monday he was reluctant to testify against the one-time rap music mogul, declining even to positively identify him in open court.

On the witness stand at the start of the hearing, Sloan, who described himself as a “non-active gang member,” balked at giving testimony that would incriminate the defendant.

“I will not be used to send Suge Knight to prison,” he said.

Asked by Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Barnes if he could identify Knight as she pointed to him in the courtroom, Sloan said, “That doesn’t look like Mr. Knight.” 

UNCF An Evening of Stars Red Carpet Arrivals 

  

Check out photos of the Red Carpet Arrivals from UNCF 36th installment of An Evening of Stars. The annual show highlights the importance of minority education and consists of musical performances, student stories, and scholarship presentations given by celebrity partners. This years performers include K. michelle, Yolanda Adams, Estelle and Jussie Smollett. 

 

Anthony Anderson

 

 Mayor Kasim Reed

 

 Demetria Mckinney

 

 Kem

 

 Estelle

 

 Adrienne-Joi Johnson

 

 Trai Byers

 

 Toni Braxton, Denim, Evelyn, Diezel

 

 Dr. Michael Lomax CEO of UNCF and Mayor Reed

 

 Trai Byers and Grace Gealey

  

 

 

 Big Sean

 

 Estelle and Jussie Smollett

 

 Jermaine Dupri

 

 Big K.R.I.T.

 

 Toni Braxton

 

 Jussie Smollett

 

 Morris Day and the Time

 

 

 

  

 Ludacris

 

 Ronnie Devoe

 

Nelly Arrested On Felony Drug Charges

  

NASHVILLE (AP) — Rapper and reality TV star Nelly is facing felony drug charges after being arrested in Tennessee on Saturday.

Tennessee Highway Patrol said in a news release that Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes, was pulled over about 9:20 a.m. because the bus he was riding in failed to display a U.S. Department of Transportation and International Fuel Tax Association sticker.

According to the release troopers smelled marijuana when they reached the bus.

When troopers searched the bus, they found five rocks that tested positive for meth, as well as a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

Troopers also say they found numerous handguns.

The St. Louis native is facing charges including felony possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nelly, 40, was released from Putnam County Jail on a $10,000 bond. His next court date is June 19.

Young Thug Dropping CARTER 6 April 17th

Young Thug has jumped the gun and is dropping Carter Six Apr. 17th 

  

The “Stoner” rapper says that fulfilling the Carter series is his way of saluting Wayne because the YM general feels “like after Tha Carter V, he ain’t gon’ make no more music ’cause he feel like can’t nobody make no music like that.” Wayne doesn’t take it as a compliment though.

Kenya Moore Covers Kontrol Magazine 

  

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What she’s been up to.

If you’ve had hair envy, Kenya is releasing her own hair care line on the interwebs, Moore Hair Care  just in time for Mother’s Day and will be in stores in August. With Kenya’s hair being very healthy, defines what healthy hair looks and feels like. “Healthy hair is hair that isn’t dry, damaged, split or frayed. A lot of women are not happy with their hair and they think the only option they have is to wear weave, wigs extensions or clip –ins. Healthy hair has movement and shine.”

Kenya’s thoughts on her portrayal this season.

“I feel this is one of the best seasons because it shows who I really am. I have people around that genuinely know and love me.”

Her feelings on Phaedra and Apollo.

“I definitely feel redeemed from the feud with Apollo and Phaedra.” This was quite evident with the airing of Sunday’s show with Kenya and Phaedra making amends and hopefully slowing working to build a better friendship. Only time will tell.

Many fans think of Kenya and Cynthia as an unlikely pair of friends.

“How so? We’re both models/beauty queens that love fashion, worked in New York, and know most of the same people.” Now that things have changed between Cynthia and Nene, it’s been a lot easier to develop a deeper friendship for Kenya. “You no longer have someone constantly telling you who to be friends with and to choose.”

Will NeNe ever write a check to Detroit Public Schools?

No, I don’t think so,” says Kenya, “People can see the type of person she is. “She used it to show the world how disgusting and evil she is. Why would you shortchange some kids because you want to be in a pissing contest with someone?”

Republicans are trying to ban Food Stamp recipients from buying Steak and Seafood

 

 That story fit a longtime conservative suspicion that poor people use food stamps to purchase luxury items. Now, a Republican state lawmaker in Missouri is pushing for legislation that would stop people like Greenslate and severely limit what food stamp recipients can buy. The bill being proposed would ban the purchase with food stamps of “cookies, chips, energy drinks, soft drinks, seafood or steak.”

“The intention of the bill is to get the food stamp program back to it’s original intent, which is nutrition assistance,” said Rick Brattin, the representative who is sponsoring the proposed legislation.

Source: Washington Post


Jay Z says “I Don’t Have a Record Deal” 

  

A major question about Tidal has been the exclusive content that they will feature, especially with all of the major artists attached and so heavily involved. On whether or not people will be able to download or purchase said content, Jay revealed he wasn’t sure at this moment. His major reasoning was that downloads are decreasing based on their research and that they think people would rather just stream a song or album rather than download it or purchase.

Maybe the most interesting part of the discussion came with the topic of how labels would interact with Tidal and if they plan to cut any ties at all. Jay said that if an artist has a deal with a label then they of course can’t exclude the company, but he also noted that if an artist’s contract expires, they can work out a deal on their own with Tidal. As an example of this, Jay pointed to himself. “I’m on Tidal. I don’t have a record deal. So… yes.” 


Kanye West and Dame Dash Sued over ‘Loisaidas’ Movie



“Loisaidas” is a Latin musical duo that’s been kicking around NYC since 2008. “Loisaidas” — a slang term for the Lower East Side — is also the name of a new movie executive produced by Kanye and Damon. Kanye and Damon just recently reunited after their days together at the old Roc-A-Fella Records, and they decided to collaborate on the movie. “Loisaidas” singer Michael Medina believes the movie tarnishes his brand because it promotes murder, violence, and drug sales. Medina wants a judge to halt the project and sock them with damages. (TM

Foxy Brown Comes Clean About Baby

  

Constant Accusations Of Me Giving Birth To A Baby Girl On My Parent’s Island Of Trinidad. Always One To Fiercely Protect And Keep Sacred My Personal Life; TMZ Informed Us They Are Breaking The Story Friday, Armed With Certificate Of Birth And An On-Camera Interview From A Former Nanny. Never One To Conform To Threats, So Today I Put An END To These Rumors Forever. Both Her Father And I Being Entertainers Ask For Our Privacy In This Intimate Moment.

LIL WAYNE PUTS HIS MIAMI BEACH MANSION ON THE MARKET FOR $18 MILLION

Lil Wayne has put his Miami Beach mansion on the market. The move comes just weeks after the home was the center of a media frenzy spurred by what turned out to be a fake 911 call claiming people had been shot in the home. Turns out it was a case of “swatting,” but Weezy has apparently decided to part with the home altogether. 

   

 

Wayne bought the home — overlooking the water on exclusive La Gorce Isle — in 2011 for a reported $11.6 million. He’s now listed it for a cool $18 million, meaning he’s looking to net a profit just over $6 million. Of course, that doesn’t factor in any money spent to revamp the place. 

The most notable addition Wayne made to the spread is a rooftop skate park, most likely the only such one in Miami Beach. The addition of a bowl and half-pipe became apparent when local news choppers broadcast the scene of the swatting incident. The features weren’t there when Tunechi, a skateboard enthusiast, bought the place. 

Poltergeist Trailer #WhatAreYouAfraidOf

   

Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (“Spiderman”, “Evil Dead”, “The Grudge”) and director Gil Kenan (“Monster House”) contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces.  When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive, the family must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever.

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The GAME in Big Trouble after Punching Police Officer 

 

 According to reports, the Los Angeles Police Department is now investigating Game for battery along with the off-duty cop.

The Game picked the wrong guy to sock in the mouth during a basketball game … TMZ has learned his victim is an LAPD officer. Law enforcement sources tell us the guy who got into it with the rapper during the hoops game over the weekend is a rookie cop … who was off-duty at the time. (TMZ)