I'm sure it would be an awful movie filled with awful acting... but I'd love to see it.
July 31, 2012
Tip Drill... The Movie??
July 29, 2012
The Sad Aftermath Of The Auto-Tune Era
One of the many downsides of the Auto-Tune Era (2006-2010) is that there would eventually come a day when you'd have to sing your song live without it, and possibly sound even worse than the cheap effect made it sound in the first place.
Generally, this concern would only come into play for folks who thought they could be singers because of it, like T-Pain, but deep down in the dark ages that I've dubbed the Auto-Tune Era, a rapper made a full album of auto-tuned singing and called it 808s & Heartbreak. The rapper I'm speaking of? Sadly, Kanye West. (Side note: I'm only recapping this because I assume you all have suppressed any memory of 808s & Heartbreak's existence into the deepest, darkest, and least visited corners of your mind, like me.)
Here's a video of Kanye West at Coachella in 2011 attempting to sing one of his atrocities from 808s & Heartbreak auto-tuneless.
Sad, sad, sad. Kanye wanted to be able to sing so bad in this video, but reality just wouldn't let him, and he literally ended up screaming at the end. Enough to bring a tear to a grown man's eye (Side note: whether that tear is a tear of sadness or a tear of laughter is entirely up to you).
I know it's cool to make fun of Drake because of his singing ways, but next time you go to crack a (most likely bad) joke about him, just remember that there are guys like Kanye who would kill to have his vocal ability in this post-auto-tune world we're living in. You remember, and you remember good.
Need Space
This is so great to me and definitely one of those videos where I have to wonder why I didn't think to do it first. Oh well, good stuff.
If you enjoyed that bit of Kassem and Nick, check out this other video of them doing girl talk on Nick's channel.
July 27, 2012
Chris Rock Produces A DeshawnRaw Sketch Show Pilot For Comedy Central
I know a big deal hasn't been made about this, but this is absolutely huge for the YouTube community. I really hope Comedy Central picks up the show and it does well because that would be 2 for 2 for YouTubers on the network (the guys from Workaholics were discovered on YouTube), which opens up even more doors.
So Comedy Central, please pick up D-Raw! I mean, it couldn't be any worse than Key & Peele, and y'all gave them a 2nd season. Think about it.
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INN: 13 Year-Old Rapper Highlights Why I Hate Niggas
If you thought the Booty Pop kid was bad, you ain't seen nothing yet. Black people, prepare yourself to feel the sudden urge to abandon your race.
I hate niggas, I swear. Like for real, this isn't even funny, it's just fucking sad and disgusting.
I felt bad about all the shootings and killings in Chicago recently, but hell, maybe it's for the best?
Somebody's Gonna Get Pregnant: Michelle Jenneke
I know few things about Michelle Jenneke besides that she is an Australian hurdler (and that I love her), but I really hope she's competing in the Olympics this year.
Surprise! Havoc Finally Admits To Sending Those Infamous Tweets
So I guess they're done going with the "Havoc lost his phone" story, huh? Good, acting like we didn't know the tweets were sent from a computer and not a cell phone was getting weird.
These niggas are sad.
July 26, 2012
Thursday Billboard Update - 7/26/12
Sadly, it's back to a lot of nothing on the Hot 100 this week.
Now give me a moment to highlight the random hypocrisy of Billboard. This week Frank Ocean's Channel Orange fell to #4 with 54,000 sold in its 2nd week, but those numbers don't include sales from Amazon because they sold it for $2.99 this past week. Billboard is alleging that it's their policy to disallow sales to count toward chart placement if the album is sold below its $3.49 minimum in the first 4 weeks of release. Wait, what? Just last June Lady Gaga's Born This Way set a then record for largest percentage sales drop in Billboard history. Born This Way fell 84.27% in its 2nd week largely because its first week sales were artificially enhanced by Amazon offering it for just 99¢ at times during the first week. So when Amazon sold Lady Gaga's album for 99¢ in its first week it was okay, but when they sold Frank Ocean's for $2.99 in its second week, all of a sudden there's a Billboard policy that says its not allowed? I call bullshit, unless they changed the policy immediately after the Lady Gaga debacle.
The Billboard 200 1-10
first week debuts in bold
1. Nas - Life Is Good (1)
2. Zac Brown Band - Uncaged (1-2)
3. Kidz Bop Kids - Kidz Bop 22 (3)
4. Frank Ocean - Channel Orange (2-4)
5. Justin Bieber - Believe (3-5)
6. Phil Collins - Hits (--6)
7. One Direction - Up All Night (7-7)
8. Various Artists - The Dark Knight Rises sdtk (8)
9. Adele - 21 (8-9)
10. Maroon 5 - Overexposed (5-10)
The Billboard Hot 100 1-10
first time top 10's in bold
1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (1-1)
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone (2-2)
3. Katy Perry - Wide Awake (3-3)
4. Ellie Goulding - Lights (5-4)
5. Gotye - Somebody That I Used to Know (4-5)
6. Flo Rida - Whistle (7-6)
7. Rihanna - Where Have You Been (6-7)
8. David Guetta - Titanium (8-8)
9. Usher - Scream (10-9)
10. P!nk - Blow Me (One Last Kiss) (9-10)
- Justin Bieber's As Long As You Love Me featuring Big Sean hops 13 spots 66-53.
- Meek Mill's Amen featuring Drake jumps 13 spots 77-64.
- Frank Ocean's Thinkin Bout You also moves 13 spots north 85-72.
- T.I.'s Go Get It debuts at #77.
July 24, 2012
R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley
And as my good friend better said today on Facebook, I also plan to call at least 3 white people "honky" today in his memory.
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Chiefs Of Staff With Mystikal Ep. 2 & 3
Not sure why episode 2 never showed up in my sub box on YouTube, but I'm assuming it didn't show up with many, judging by the 0 comments it has. Episode 3 just came out today and it has 8. Not much still, but you get my point.
Gotdamn I need that track playing in the back like yesterday!
July 23, 2012
Boxer Fakes Marriage Proposal
I don't fuck with boxing after that Pacquiao-Bradley bullshit, but I like this guy Adrien Broner! Yeah, I've only known about him for about 10 minutes now, but that's not the point, the dude is already one of my favorites.
The only thing I didn't like about this video was the look on baby girl's face when Broner stood up and said he was too young for marriage. First she had on a fake smile then abandoned that shit almost immediately. I actually felt bad for her. I mean, I don't know how long they've been together (he said it was a "new relationship" at the beginning), but...ahh fuck it, the shit was still funny to me lol.
July 20, 2012
Snoop Dogg Lion - La La La
I love everything about this shit! I don't think I'd want a full Snoop Lion album, but this was a dope experimental track.
July 19, 2012
Thursday Billboard Update - 7/19/12
The big news on the Hot 100 is P!nk's Blow Me (One Last Kiss) soaring 58-9 in it's 2nd week on the charts. Also entering the top 10 is Flo Rida's Whistle, which rises 5 spots 12-7.
The Billboard 200 1-10
first week debuts in bold
1. Zac Brown Band - Uncaged (1)
2. Frank Ocean - Channel Orange (2)
3. Justin Bieber - Believe (3-3)
4. Chris Brown - Fortune (1-4)
5. Maroon 5 - Overexposed (4-5)
6. Linkin Park - Living Things (5-6)
7. One Direction - Up All Night (11-7)
8. Adele - 21 (9-8)
9. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream (2-9)
10. Kenny Chesney - Welcome To The Fishbowl (8-10)
The Billboard Hot 100 1-10
first time top 10's in bold
1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (1-1)
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone (2-2)
3. Katy Perry - Wide Awake (4-3)
4. Gotye - Somebody That I Used to Know (3-4)
5. Ellie Goulding - Lights (5-5)
6. Rihanna - Where Have You Been (6-6)
7. Flo Rida - Whistle (12-7)
8. David Guetta - Titanium (7-8)
9. P!nk - Blow Me (One Last Kiss) (58-9)
10. Usher - Scream (10-10)
- Justin Bieber's As Long As You Love Me featuring Big Sean hops 16 spots 82-66.
- Meek Mill's Amen with Drake flies 17 spots 94-77.
- Chris Brown's Don't Wake Me Up jumps 10 spots 88-78.
- Trey Songz's 2 Reasons featuring T.I. skips 16 spots north 97-81.
- Frank Ocean's Thinkin Bout You debuts at #85. Shocking considering how popular this song was online last year.
- French Montana's Pop That featuring Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne debuts at #90.
- Ed Sheeran's The A Team debuts at #95.
July 18, 2012
July 17, 2012
July 13, 2012
Jay-Z & Lil Wayne - WTF
Affion Crockett is a gotdamn fool! I can't wait for this Watch The Clone project, it should be hilarious.
Story Time
From a fan perspective, one of the best parts about VidCon is the collabs that come because of it. Here's 2 great examples courtesy of DeshawenRaw and DashieXP.
Good stuff.
Here are the bloopers if you're interested.
Saints Finally Agree To A Deal With Drew Brees
(Side note: Alright Bears, it's about time for y'all to go ahead and pay Matt Forte now.)
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Blake Griffin To Miss Olympics
The good news is that Blake is expected to be ready by the time NBA training camp starts in October, so he won't his the beginning of the season...well, unless he tears it again, but let's all hope that doesn't happen.
Blake will be permanently replaced on the Olympic roster by roster Anthony Davis.
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July 12, 2012
Thursday Billboard Update - 7/12/12
And as usual, a lot of nothing happened in the top 10 of the Hot 100.
The Billboard 200 1-10
first week debuts in bold
1. Chris Brown - Fortune (1)
2. Katy Perry - Teenage Dream (21-2)
3. Justin Bieber - Believe (3-3)
4. Maroon 5 - Overexposed (2-4)
5. Linkin Park - Living Things (1-5)
6. Gotye - Making Mirrors (31-6)
7. fun. - Some Nights (23-7)
8. Kenny Chesney - Welcome To The Fishbowl (6-8)
9. Adele - 21 (7-9)
10. Black Keys - El Camino (55-10)
- Flo Rida's surely shitty new album Wild Ones debuts at #14 with 30,700 copies sold. I guess he's not as popular with white folks as we thought.
first time top 10's in bold
1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (1-1)
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone (2-2)
3. Gotye - Somebody That I Used to Know (3-3)
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake (4-4)
5. Ellie Goulding - Lights (6-5)
6. Rihanna - Where Have You Been (5-6)
7. David Guetta - Titanium (9-7)
8. fun. - We Are Young (7-8)
9. Nicki Minaj - Starships (8-9)
10. Usher - Scream (10-10)
- P!nk's Blow Me (One Last Kiss) debuts at #58.
- DJ Khaled's I Wish You Would featuring Kanye West and Rick Ross debuts at #78m.
- MMG's Bag Of Money with Wale, Rick Ross, Meek Mill and T-Pain jumps 12 spots 93-81.
- Trey Songz's 2 Reasons featuring T.I. debuts at #97.
- Pitbull's Get It Started with Shakira debuts at #99.
Random News Shit: NBA Free Agency Today Edition
The Nets just saved the Magic from themselves because they were about to make a HUGE mistake sending Dwight Howard to New Jersey for Brook Lopez, a few late first round picks, and some scraps. The Magic need to just go ahead and trade the man to the Lakers for Andrew Bynum, which is the only trade that ever made any sense in the first place.
Just in case Blake Griffin needed some extra motivation to Vince Carter someone in the London Olympics, the Clips just gave him 95 million worth.
I admit, this is probably not the smarter basketball move, but business-wise, it makes perfect sense.
3) Nets Re-sign Brook Lopez To Max Contract
I know a lot of people are killing the Nets for giving Brook Lopez this deal, but to be fair to them, anytime you can give a 7-footer who averages 3.6 rebounds per game a $60 million contract, you've got to do it.
I don't know if his knees have 3 years left in them, but it only makes sense he's going to end his career in San Antonio.
5) Mavs Reach Deal With Chris Kaman
It's a one-year deal worth $8 million and it pairs Dirk Nowitzki up with his German national team teammate. A tad pricey, but smart move.
6) Pacers Trade Darren Collison To Mavs
Wait, the Pacers just traded their starting point guard and Dahntay Jones to the Mavericks for the right to pay Ian Mahinmi $16 million to back up Roy Hibbert? I love the post-Larry Bird Pacers, they're ensuring the Heat (and the rest of the East for that matter) don't have to worry about them next year in the playoffs. Awesome!
On another note, I see Mark Cuban has taken heed to my comments and got to work putting his new team together. In addition to stealing Collison from the Pacers, they also amnestied Brendan Haywood and are front-runners to sign Elton Brand. That was quick.
7) Lou Williams Signs With Hawks
If you thought he was trying hard to be a rapper in Philly, you ain't seen nothing yet!
Just when Jarrett Jack thought he was gonna make a return appearance to the playoffs, this happens. Bad times.
July 11, 2012
Days 1 & 2 Of USA Basketball Scrimmages
I have 2 takeaways after watching this video: 1) That boy Kyrie Irving is fucking good! And 2) Blake Griffin is undoubtedly going to try to Vince Carter someone in this year's Olympic Games.
July 10, 2012
Random News Shit: NBA Free Agency Pre-Today Edition
1) Deron Williams Decides To Stay With The Nets
You mean to tell me Deron didn't decide to take $25 million less to play for his hometown team? I'm shocked! Of course a large part of his decision had to do with...
2) Hawks Trade Joe Johnson To The Nets
I never thought I'd see the day the Hawks were able to unload Joe Johnson's atrocious contract, but it really happened. Every Hawks fan in Atlanta should be offering Danny Ferry blowjobs from their wives and/or girlfriends. (Then again knowing Atlanta, I guess should've thrown "boyfriends" in there too.)
Anyway, the trade sends Jordan Farmar, Johan Petro, Anthony Morrow, DeShawn Stevenson, and a 2013 first-round pick (Houston's pick) for Joe Johnson. I hope DeShawn Stevenson's ATM is portable because I'm sure it'll come in handy at the many strip clubs in the ATL.
3) Steve Nash Headed To Lakers In Sign-and-Trade
This move would've been awesome if it was made 5 years ago. The Lakers should be better with Nash, but they still won't be able to beat the Thunder. It'll be interesting seeing Kobe playing with an All-Star point guard for once though.
4) Ray Allen Takes His Talents To South Beach
Honestly, I didn't think this was going to happen, but I'm happy it did, especially if Mike Miller is planning on retiring. I don't know how Pat Riley does it, but I'm glad he does.
And as for everyone saying Ray Allen is a traitor for leaving Boston, SHUT THE FUCK UP! Ray was already in his 30's when he arrived in Boston, Danny Ainge tried to trade him several times, Doc Rivers gave his starting spot to Avery Bradley, the Celtics signed Jason Terry before he made his decision, and he apparently doesn't get along with Rajon Rondo. Loyalty my ass!
5) Jeremy Lin Signs 4-Year Offer Sheet With Rockets
The offer sheet is worth $28.8 million, so whether the Knicks match it (which they will) or not, if millions were games, Lin would be making $2.8 million more than games he's started.
(Yeah, I know that was a long way to go for that.)
6) Lamar Odom Traded To Clippers
Lamar says he only wants to play on the beach and now he's back in L.A., good for him. Sucks for Mo Williams though, he goes from living in L.A. to living in Utah. Oh well, at least he's getting paid.
7) Eric Gordon Signs $58 Million Offer Sheet With Suns
Sadly for Eric, looks like New Orleans is gonna make it and he's gonna be forced to play with Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers instead of Jared Dudley and Hakim Warrick. Wait, what?
Speaking of the Suns...
8) Goran Dragic Returns To Phoenix For $34 Million
I'm not sure why they let him go in the first play, but he was the logical choice to run the show post-Nash.
Also...
9) Suns Sign Michael Beasley For $18 Million
Imagine how different the complexion of the league would be if the Bulls had taken Michael Beasley #1 instead of Derrick Rose? Dwyane Wade and Derrick Rose are tearing it up in South Beach, LeBron James and Chris Bosh are playing elsewhere, and Michael Beasley... well, he's still a bust.
10) Nets Re-sign Gerald Wallace
They better had because it would be completely tragic if they traded away the 6th pick in the draft for a guy who bolted after half a season.
11) The Wolves Sign Brandon Roy
Brandon Roy finally gets to play for the team that originally drafted him (and stupidly traded his rights to Portland for Randy Foye on draft day). Hope it works out.
12) Jason Terry Signs With The Celtics
Too bad Celtics fans hate traitors so much and all.
Speaking of former Mavericks...
13) Jason Kidd Signs With Knicks
Damn, does anybody besides Dirk Nowitzki still play for the Mavs? Giving up on the 2011 season to try to get Deron Williams and Dwight Howard this summer is going terribly. Maybe Mark Cuban should quit Shark Tank for a bit and tend to his team.
14) 76ers Release Elton Brand
Damn, I didn't see this coming. If Brand was willing to take the veteran minimum, he's just undersized enough to get signed by the Heat. I'm sure one of the smart teams like the Spurs or Thunder will land him though.
15) Hawks Trade Marvin Williams To Jazz For Devin Harris
How is Danny Ferry doing this?! He just got rid of garbage ass Marvin Williams in exchange of Devin Harris (who had a sneaky good season last year)?? Ferry is well on his way to winning Executive of the Year in my books.
16) Jameer Nelson Re-signs With Magic
Good for him, maybe he can be the new Darrell Armstrong and lead the Magic to just missing the playoffs after they lose their franchise center again.
17) Magic Trade Ryan Anderson To Hornets
I'm not sure what the hell the Magic are doing, but good trade by the Hornets.
18) Marcus Camby Signs With Knicks
I wanted Camby to come down to Miami, but when he signed with the Knicks, I remembered he already played with the Knicks so grew up hating him. Now I hate him again. I mean, we could've used his rebounding, but fuck him.
19) Kirk Hinrich Rejoins Bulls
A lot of players returning back to former teams this year. Weird.
20) Clippers Sign Jamal Crawford
Wait, didn't Crawford just sign a 2-year deal with the Trail Blazers just last year? Yes, yes, I believe he did.
21) Pacers Re-Sign George Hill
Good move by the Pacers, as long as the money is reasonable.
22) Rockets Sign Omer Asik
An $8 million per year deal for a back-up center in a league who hasn't had a dominate center lead a year to a title in 5 years? I guess.
23) Raptors Sign Landry Fields
Hold up, maybe I'm reading this wrong, the Raptors gave Landry Fields $20 million dollars?? And they wonder why Steve Nash didn't want to sign there.
July 09, 2012
Hot Pod Ep. 14 & 15
And here's episode 14 that I never posted last week because my mind was too preoccupied with the BET Awards.
Vacation Sex + The Vibrator
This is so fucking funny! Just thinking off the top of my head, this is probably in the top 10 of the funniest videos I've ever seen on FunnyOrDie. Awesome job by everyone involved!
This is another good one and since it was sex-themed, I figured I'd just slide it into this post.
Team USA Finalized For London Olympics
The London Olympics begin July 27th.
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Beauty & The Beat
This is so great! Shout out to Todrick Hall for putting this together and shout out to all the YouTubers who made cameos (even corny ass GloZell)
Somebody's Gonna Get Pregnant: The Many Talents Of Kate Upton
I have no idea how this is still on YouTube, but enjoy it while it lasts. Dammit, I love Kate so much!
July 08, 2012
Serena Williams & Roger Federer Win Wimbledon
Barack Obama - 99 Problems Parody
This video was a victim of my sub box on YouTube because it came out last week, but never showed up. Luckily, the preview he put out a few days prior to uploading this one did show up, so I thought to look back for it, and there it was.
Anyway, very good job again by Alphacat and I'm glad to see he's back to work (though I'm sure he never really stopped working).
INN: Booty Pop, Strawberry & Wheelchair Grindin!
Sigh.
If I told you I could look out of my window and see the pool this video was shot at, would you believe me? Well sadly, it's true, but at least I had nothing to do with it. Florida is fuckin' up! I pray this was done in the name of comedy.
Again I say, Florida is fuckin' up! Oh well, at least this one wasn't shot outside of my window. I guess I can hang my hat on that.
Speaking of hanging onto things, Strawberry needs to hang onto a diet. At the very least, she needs to hang onto a new wardrobe because not one article of clothing she's wearing is made for her body type.
What the entire fucking fuck?!
All I can say is at least this didn't happen in Florida.
July 05, 2012
Shit Nobody Black Says 3
I probably should've done this months ago, but I couldn't move on until I did one last one for all the people who kept asking for it.
Young Real Nigga Interview On Howard 100 News
I never got around to sharing this, but yeah, it really happened. Shout out to Lisa G for showing Young Real so much love.
Thursday Billboard Update - 7/5/12
A lot of nothing happened on the Hot 100 this week as tracks 1-8 and 10 don't move from last week.
The Billboard 200 1-10
first week debuts in bold
1. Linkin Park - Living Things (1)
2. Maroon 5 - Overexposed (2)
3. Justin Bieber - Believe (1-3)
4. Maybach Music Group - Self Made 2 (4)
5. R. Kelly - Write Me Back (5)
6. Kenny Chesney - Welcome To The Fishbowl (2-6)
7. Adele - 21 (7-7)
8. One Direction - Up All Night (8-8)
9. Usher - Looking 4 Myself (6-9)
10. Various Artists - Rock Of Ages (5-10)
The Billboard Hot 100 1-10
first time top 10's in bold
1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (1-1)
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone (2-2)
3. Gotye - Somebody That I Used to Know (3-3)
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake (4-4)
5. Rihanna - Where Have You Been (5-5)
6. Ellie Goulding - Lights (6-6)
7. fun. - We Are Young (7-7)
8. Nicki Minaj - Starships (8-8)
9. David Guetta - Titanium (12-9)
10. Usher - Scream (10-10)
- Flo Rida's Whistle soars 38 spots 58-20.
- Maroon 5's Wipe Your Eyes debuts at #80.
- MMG's Bag Of Money with Wale, Rick Ross, Meek Mill and T-Pain debuts at #93.
- Linkin Park's Lost In The Echo debuts at #95.
July 02, 2012
The Winners & Losers Of BET Awards 2012
Losers: Kendrick Lamar's shades with shades and slave hair; Rocsi's cleavage; Future; Tamar's dress; Big Sean's chest; Young Jeezy's shiny Chopper Suit; any hope Will and Jada had that Willow wouldn't be gay in a few years; Willow Smith's new song; Driicky Graham's hat dance; Trey Songz's sideburns; Ginuwine.
Biggest Winner: Everyone involved in the Whitney Houston tribute.
Losers: Samuel L. Jackson; Spike Lee; non-comedians hosting award shows; Lala's shiny jumpsuit; Lala's microphone; Usher's red boots; #FreesAss tweets; Free's Hair; Charles Perry; Jay-Z's drink; Miguel's sexuality; Miguel's hair; Mindless Behavior; Kevin Hart's ex-wife; Meek Mill and Wale's stage coordination; the Female Artist Of The Year award; Jamie Foxx's tape; Chris Brown; Chris Brown's boo boo; Chris Brown's music; Mariah Carey's attempt to muster up some tears; Lauren London's appeal; whoever let Cash Out and Tyga close the show.
Biggest Loser: Samuel L. Jackson. I love him too, but let's be honest, he was a terrible host.