On The Verge of Stardom.

Brandon Jennings: Lightening quick with even better handle, he was the driving force behind the Milwaukee Bucks unexpected playoff push. Last season being his rookie year, people weren't expecting much, especially after an uninspiring season in Greece. After dropping a double nickle on the Warriors, the L was officially put on noticed. Although he has to be more consistent with his play, he has shown flashes of why he was the number one player coming out of high school. Jennings is also a complete point guard with the ability to control a game with his passing skills. With the skills and the personality to match his game, defences have been put on noticed.
LaMarcus Aldridge: After averaging 18 and 8 last year he is poised for a break out year. With a healthy Greg Oden and Brandon Roy, no one will benefit more then Aldridge. Every season he has added something to his game. Now with a complete post game and a decent 15 footer, guarding him is going to take a whole team effort. LaMarcus looks to be a Bosh type of player, but he actually like to bang with the trees down low. With Portland looking to be a contender next year, look for LaMarcus Aldridge to be a force down low.

Michael Beasley: After a disappointing two seasons in Miami, he has a fresh new start in Minnesota. With the team that is in place for the T'Wolves look for Beasley to put up great numbers, like 22-10 type of numbers. Beasley is as natural scorer as the NBA has seen since Melo came into the L. After taking a back seat to Wade, he is going to get all the chances to show off his beautiful offensive game. Big time sleeper in fantasy play. Time for Bease to show off his insane athletic ability.

Stephen Curry: The definition of a ball player. After averaging 17 points as a rook, he also had games were he had 13, 14, and 15 assists. This son an NBA player is only getting better. After starting the season slowly, he caught his rhythm and learned the NBA game. with a full off season of training and adjusting, he is poised to have a break out year. In Don Nelson's offense he's going to get his looks. The next coming of Reggie Miller?

Lil Wayne Calls Funkmaster FLex From Rikers

Heres Lil Waynes first interview since being locked up at Rikers. Free Weezy.

Shaq In Celtic Green?

Multiple outlets are reporting that Shaquille O'Neal is heading to the Boston Celtics. According to A. Sherrod Blakely of Comcast SportsNet, the Celtics are "close" to signing free agent center Shaquille O'Neal to a contract. Reports are also coming out that it will be for the veterans minimum of $1.4 million. This must be a move to contend with the bigs of the playoffs. But considering that Dwight Howard averaged 20 and 12 against Shaq, he's going to be 39 next year, can he really help them get out of the East? People love saying teams need bigs to protect the rim? LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Kobe, and Carmelo do not care if you have Godzilla at the rim, they're going to go an go hard. Shaq is desperately chasing another ring without Kobe to help him get it. I do not see any way this could work for the C's. Known for their stiff and quick rotating defense, I find it hard to believe Shaq is going to be able to keep up with the C's schemes. I look at teams like Dallas, Milwaukee, and Houston as best fits for Shaq.

After much anticipation, Wale is back to what brought him such a huge following, the Mix Tape game. With collabs from Wiz Khalifa, Daniel Meriweather, Waka Flaka and among others, this is a nice follow up to his previous mix tapes. The D.C. King is back. Heres a track list.
Wale - More About Nothing (Mixtape) by Hypetrak

Lil Wayne feat Drake - Right Above It (Radio Rip)

Lil Wayne featuring Drake – Right Above It (Radio Rip)

Radio Rip from New York's Power 105 station, right after an interview with Weezy from Rikers.

iPhone Killer?

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Research In Motion unveiled a new BlackBerry aimed at wooing consumers away from Apple's iPhone and other rivals, but analysts said the handset won't blow away the competition.

Even though the main features of the BlackBerry Torch, including a touchscreen and slideout keyboard, were well-known within the industry, investors registered their disappointment, driving RIM's Toronto-listed shares down 4 percent.

The Torch will go on sale in the United States on August 12 for $199.99 with a two-year contract -- about the same price as an iPhone. The new BlackBerry uses a revamped operating system and has a faster and easier-to-use Web browser.

Underscoring RIM's intention to compete head to head with the iPhone, the Waterloo, Ontario-based company will launch the phone in the United States with AT&T Inc, the same carrier that has exclusive U.S. rights to the iPhone.

Analysts at Tuesday's launch event in New York said the Torch does not represent a major advance but that its consumer-friendly features were enough to help RIM to catch up to rivals.

Nike Sportswear Presents: 1LOVE: Brooklyn. Feat. Theophilus London.

In preparation for the World Basketball Festival, Nike will be doing its best to "connect" the five boroughs of New York, celebrating hoops, culture, and their Air Force 1 pack that will contain a shoe for each borough. Nike has chosen ambassadors from each of the famous buroughs to show off each one's unquineness. Theophilus London starts off the mini series with his very own Brooklyn. Shout out to Nike for shooting a video like only Nike can.

2010 NFL Offensive and Defensive ROY.

Offensive R.O.Y.: Jahvid Best. He could be the next Chris Johnson. He has the moves, the size, and most importantly, the speed. He is also in a perfect situation to succeed. He most likely will be the second back in behind former UCF standout, Kevin Smith. Smith is a big bruising back and bringing in Best will be a great change of pace and should catch plenty of defenders off guard. The Detroit Lions will also be playing with second year QB, Matthew Stafford who will be heavily dependant on his running game as well. Jahvid Best is also expected to be used heavily in the return game as well. With his game breaking skills and numerous opportunities look for him to be on ESPN weekly.
Other Key Candidates: Dez Bryant, Dallas; Ryan Mathews, San Diego; Jermain Gresham, Cincinnati.


Defensive R.O.Y.: Eric Berry. College football's best defensive player last year is poised to continue his success into the NFL ranks. Berry is a big time hitter with great athleticism too. He has all the attributes that you can not teach in a safety. He can be the ball hawk needed for today's air it out passing games, or he can come up and stuff the run as good as a linebacker. He is also on a team that will be giving up some big plays, so he will have ample opportunities to make plays himself.
Other Key Canidates: Derrick Morgan, Tennessee; Major Wright, Chicago.

Married By The Mediterranean.

Swizzy and Keys held a private ceremony for close friends and family on Saturday evening in a home by the Mediterranean Sea. Dr. Deepak Chopra presided over the nuptials, according to People, who also got the first shot of the couple after their wedding. The couple is expecting their first child together, though the child's sex has not been announced as of yet. It's the first marriage for Keys, 29, and the couple's first child together. While the newlyweds don't know the gender of their baby, Beatz (real name: Kasseem Dean, 31) says the addition of a child will be nothing short of magical. The bride wore a Grecian-inspired Vera Wang dress and carried a bouquet of purple calla lilies. The groom was decked out in a Tom Ford tuxedo.

Meet : The WHY

A Mansion on the open seas? This dream might actually become a reality. Presenting The WHY, a dynamic new breed of super yacht that turns the uber-rich, super yacht world on its head. The WHY, a futuristic, high concept venture between the posh Parisian house of Hermes and the innovative boat builder Wally– hence the acronymic moniker WHY. Wally Hermes Yachts–has yet to be completed and press materials for WHY do not reveal a price, but it’s probably safe to assume that if you have to ask how much this massive maritime mansion costs, you can’t afford it although one blogger has estimated that it will run $150.8 million.

Unemployed Stars

Seven years ago you could turn on the 11 0'clock Sports Center and there are a few things you're guaranteed to see. Shaq dunked on a few helpless big men while doing 32 and 13. Iverson shooting 13-35, but he dragged his team to a close victory. And T-Mac scoring 30+ but in a losing effort. All NBA All-Stars. All the best player on their respective teams. and now all unemployed. Its the ugly truth about athletes today. A different case for each one, all still sad stories. Shaq is the story of an old guy who still believes he can do what he did in his mid 20s. Its hard for most athletes to accept the fact that they simply cant do what they used to do for their whole life. Iverson can still play, somewhat. But his story is the one of that super star who has more baggage then under a Grey Hound. From his high school days, trouble seemed to follow Iverson. He always was applualded for his tough and gritty play. But he is now being looked upon as a has been with too much risk. Tracy McGrady is all of 48 years old. Well he moves like one. Rumors swirl around the NBA offseason like nothing.


But one rumor seems to be truth. T-Mac can hardly move around now-a-days. These same sediments have came out of the Lakers camp, the Bulls camp, and obviously the Knicks camp too. Three Super Stars past their prime. Three different stories of how sports goes. Unlike Shaq and Allen Iverson, tracy McGrady has been reporting that he is willing to take a lessor role on a team to be signed. Rumors are that he is really interested in the Miami Heat. The bulls make the most sense considering they still need some scoring at the shooting guard. A role they never really replaced since Ben Gordon signed with the Pistons. It will be interesting to see where these once super stars will land. Just some more of the twists and turns of the Summer of 2010.

Theophilus London - Hey Wonderful (New Video)

We finally get Theophilus London's video from "Hey Wonderful." Shout out to Onat and Fabian, who directed the video in Amsterdam and in Brussels while on tour. I call that working while your working.

Wiz Khalifa Signs With Atlantic

Wiz Khalifa has officially signed with Atlantic Records. It's speculated for Wiz Khalifa to ink a deal there would be a $5MM to $10MM signing bonus probably shelled out. Wiz Khalifa's independent Hip Hop music value is already in the millions. The Pittsburgh, PA rapper topped iTunes with album "Deal or No Deal" and could create a Youtube partnership that's worth 6 figures per year. Videos "This Plane" and "Ink My Whole Body' each have over 1 million views. Throw in the fact he's able to sell out venues and sell merchandise, then estimates can really get crazy. "Wiz Khalifa is worth millions without a question. Not sure if a recording artist could sign him because he's so big as himself. Most artists turned CEOs look to coach, transform, and co-sign a rapper or singer. That factory format creates their whole image, not really the people in the streets. Wiz Khalifa pretty much got a deal, dropped a deal, then just took over independently. Radios aren't playing him like they did Drake which says he has a more authentic fan base," Says CKHID founder Rodrick Rainey. Recently named MTV's "Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010," Wiz is set to embark on a massive North American tour dubbed the "Waken Baken Tour," which kicks off on Thursday, September 16th at Philadelphia's The Trocadero and then continues through late November. Be on the look out for Wiz. He's on the verge on something big.