We all have seen stories about or know people who have gone through some shit in their lives. I am sorry but there is no simple way to write this one, people. We all know about those dumb asses who stand on street corners and hustle, or who kill and don't think that their own lives are on a timer. Whether we have been there, done that or have lost because of things like this, we know and that is what matters most.
Sometimes, we have those who reform and decide that enough is enough. Whether it last, or is factual the facade that they display is really what matters most, if they are in the lime light. I say this because those in the lime light, such as rappers and singers have more than just themselves that do what they do. They have those that mimic their actions and behavior, demeanor and persona, style of dress and charisma.
However, people such as rapper 
Clifford "T.I" Harris, 28 and an extraordinary rapper have become that public figure who has endured some harsh times and even created some of his own. None the less he has learned valuable lessons and has rearranged his life accordingly. A lesson to be learned by many and needs to be imitated by most.
T.I who is currently preparing to serve an 1 year sentence, after pleading guilty to the possession of three machine guns and 2 silencers, has already began, if not completed his 1,000 hours of community service. He decided to air "T.I's Road to Redemption", where he take young adults off the street and try to get them to realize that the lives that they are living are not what's happening. He would know.
So many people talk about fake rappers, those who have not lived "the life," well T.I's not one. Yes, he managed to remain a pretty boy, with his childish looks, but he is a man none the less. When he was younger he decided that he could make some big money with selling drugs and so he chose a path that later in life he revamped from. At first I was going to say he regretted it, but it is nothing to regret. That life made him who he is today, and although I don't know him, he is worth looking up to.
He took responsibility for his actions. He admits his stupidity and he doesn't allow the humility to weigh him down or take away from his accomplishments or glory. He took a dead end life and wrote a story about it in every song and every beat. Lets be real he is a father that takes care of his children. He is a man that is ready to suffer the consequences of his actions and he is rapper that has "lived the life."
Sometimes, it takes more than one or two obstacles to change us, and sometimes it takes a endearing tragedy to make us see that we need to change ASAP. For anyone that follows T.I knows that on more than his recent song, "Dead and Gone," T.I has referenced his childhood friend who was shot and killed after a car pulled up along side of theirs and began shooting,Philant Johnson was the only fatality.
T.I who had previously said that he would no longer carry weapons, wished he'd had one at that moment. However, justice was served. The murderer of Mr, Johnson received 66 years to life in prison. Hopefully, T.I will not have to serve the entire year of his sentence and will be out making music about his time spent, and the lessons learned.
T.I is worth being considered an Idol. Congrats T.I for your exuberant transformation, and know that there are many people behind you, and wish that this situation will be the last.
Mysti
ENJOY THE LATEST VIDEO BY T.I FEATURING JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE...
"DEAD AND GONE"
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
T.I becomes an Idol
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Simply Irresistible
I have had the luxury of taste testing products from a new sweets company, called SimplyIrresistibleSweets.
This company was established at the start of the New Year for 2009. Knowing that her food was loved by everyone, Stephanie, the founder began to explore other avenues. She soon realized that she possessed a skill that stretched beyond dinner and breaskfast, she was great at making candy and chocolates.
As she began to make recipes that she could call her own, and even alter already exixiting recipes she began to think about how simple it would be to share this love and joy with others. As someone who loves to see people eat her cooking, she set out to form this company and she did.
Simply Irresistible Sweets is set to debut on the 1st of February, but is already on demand by those within the Midwest. It is anticipated to be popular throughout the USA within a year of production.
Simply Irresistible Sweets focuses on making sweets tasty, but not too sweet. Stephanie believes that their is a balance between delicious and healthy, rather healthier.
Simply Irresistible Sweets speacializes in Nutty Monkey Fudge, an original recipe, Stephanie's original sweet potato pies and custards, sugar cookies and chocolate covered cherries. Simply Irreistible Sweets also produces tasty and delicious fudges, such as its infamous Orange Cream fudge. It also has various muffins, chocloates, cookies and great caramels.
For more information on this company and even to order, go to www.simplyirresistiblesweets.com.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Riot over Oscar Grant lll death on New Years Day
People in California are tired of justice not being served and began to riot as a result of the shooting death of Oscar Grant lll on New Years Day. BART police talked about brand new patrol cars being destroyed but not why the incident had occurred.
In no way is the riot justified, but sit and think about why citizens sometimes feel that things along these lines are end results. Both parties are wrong, but one incident could have been prevented if justice had instantly been served. Unfortunately, this riot may also being credited to African American behavior.
One thing that is important for African Americans to remember is that we are judged, people in general are judged according to behavior. If we present our rage and disgust for the issue this way, it doesn't do anything but cause more problems. However, if we take that rage and disgust and exemplify it professionally, the results tend to be better and more respected. This is something to keep in mind.
Below is the video of the riot happening in California.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Criminals of the Law
On New Years Day, 22 yr. old Oscar Grant lll was fatally shot by a BART police officer. grant who was obviously unarmed, and handcuffed was put to the ground face down and ruffled by the officers, until one decided to end the young man's life. Grant was out with friends that day and wound up the target of a unjustified shooting.
While there were many onlookers and witnesses that came forward telling what they saw, along with video footage, it is still unclear as to whether or not the officer will be charged with murder. As we all know. there have been many times when citizens, become victims to police brutality and fatality. These very officers seem to "get off" every time, or receive the "light" punishment. However, if it were someone who did not hide behind a badge, would they too receive such "light" punishments.
Police have killed time and time again, those who have not caused them any harm and who leave behind loved ones. We always focus on the good that the police do, but what about the tragedies that they cause to innocent peoples' families. Just because they have a shield that declares them keeper's of the peace, doesn't mean that their intentions are good, and doesn't mean that they will do just that. One thing we can say is that it most likely mean's they have a "get out of jail free card." So, are we all pawns in a monopoly game, or are we people who deserve to live peacefully and willfully without ducking and dodging police brutality.
Let's ask Sean Bell
Read the below paragraphs so that you too can get some insight on rights of victims families and never let these people get away with murder.
Video of Michael Pleasance death
Video of when police may be justified for a shooting... even though they were not present... this would be a good time to save "INNOCENT" lives.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Respect of a Beautiful Woman
Being a woman, particularly an African American woman with a big booty and a nice shape, it is hard to get males and women alike to extend the type of respect that they should.
It never fails to walk down the street and have someone honk a horn at you, say "hey girl" or come up to you attempting to "spit game," because of particular body part or your shape. Some people may say that it is not disrespectful and some women may like it, but it is far from the respect that women deserve. There are times when people make the comment that what we wear determines the type of attention we seek, and in some cases that may be true but in many it is not. Regardless of what a woman decides to wear, it does not give anyone the heads up to disrespect her, hell it may be hot as hell out that day, and she may have wanted to wear some short shorts and a tank tee. That doesn't mean she is a hoe, bust down or a hooch and it damn sure doesn't mean that guys or females get to disrespect her.
On top of that having "assets" also opens the door for women to be disrespectful towards other women because of their fugures. How many times have I had women "hate on me" because of my "assets," many. That is just pathetic, because none of uus can control how we were made, and I know I am not made at my genetics, but why does how we are made determine if some people jion the "hate on me" team? These are questions that I have yet to get an affirmative answer to because the haters don't want to comment on themselves. i know this much if I see a woman "doing the damn thing," I will extend a compliment with the quickness, but hey that's just me.
Hey, sometimes even extending a genuine comliment towards another woman is taken wrong, but that is a different article all together. However, check out this video and see what women go through with having "assets." Then check out the video with Buffy the Body who makes the disrespect that women go through, acceptable. She really needs to listen to what she says, and not say it anymore.
Buffy the Body Video
