Time for my Lupe update( I do this from time to time): Still no update or announcement on when the album will be dropping but the first single, "Shining Down" featuring Matthew Santos is on iTunes, so that's a good sign. I've been hearing unreleased tracks here and there such as "Fire" and "This is for My Niggas" but I'm sure they won't make the album...I hope my next update will include the release date for the album. If anybody has news let me know ASAP, seriously.
Today it was reported that Michael Vick has officially ended his sentence; he finished his home confinement today. I'm happy for Vick. I still believe that he was made as an example and his sentencing was pretty harsh. Nevertheless, I hope some team gives him a chance to play because I think he can still do it. It may take him a while to get back in football shape but any real fan of football or sports in general should be rooting for this guy. Everybody screws up at some point in life. Don't judge.
I caught some of the ESPY's last night and I had to show love to Baltimore's own Mike Phelps. He grabbed 5 ESPY's last night. It's a positive thing for him because he's been surrounded by negativity ever since pictures of him smoking weed were released. So congrats to Phelps, i support anyone from Baltimore.
Yesterday in a multi-player deal, the Dallas Mavericks picked up Shawn Marion from the Raptors. It's been a hot topic on ESPN but i don't think this deal makes Dallas much better than they already were. They are a pretty old team and i believe that L.A, San Antonio, Denver, New Orleans, and Portland are all better than them, making them number 6 in the West. I also don't see how Marion will mesh well with Josh Howard. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out.
Earlier this week it was reported that the Cavs resigned their garbage-man Andersen Varejao to a 6 year deal worth $50 million. I understand that Varejao has been a key contributer for a couple years in Cleveland but $50 mil is a bit much. I'm sure the Cavs could have kept him for a much lower price. I also doubt that this move will convince LeBron anymore to stay or leave in 2010.
Baltimore's own Mario is back with his single,"Break Up" featuring Sean Garret and Gucci Mane. This song has been a radio hit in Baltimore for about two months now and it finally has a video. Here it is:
Some very intriguing and shocking moves have been made in NBA free agency this past week. Thursday may have been the most shocking of all when Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza basically swapped teams. With Artest to the Lakers, they have to be the early favorite to win the title; Kobe can take a break from guarding the opposers' best player and Artest brings a toughness and heart that L.A doesn't really have. Houston on the other hand seems to be getting worse by the day; Yao Ming may be out for the season, T-Mac can't stay healthy and now they have Ariza who I will never be sold on. Ariza points in the playoffs this season came off of being wide open waiting for a pass. That won't happen in Houston where the team won't consistently have a superstar on the court. It'll be interesting to see how this works out but L.A has just got even better and Houston continues to plummet.
Time for my Lupe update( I do this from time to time): Still no update or announcement on when the album will be dropping but the first single, "Shining Down" featuring Matthew Santos is on iTunes, so that's a good sign. I've been hearing unreleased tracks here and there such as "Fire" and "This is for My Niggas" but I'm sure they won't make the album...I hope my next update will include the release date for the album. If anybody has news let me know ASAP, seriously.
Today it was reported that Michael Vick has officially ended his sentence; he finished his home confinement today. I'm happy for Vick. I still believe that he was made as an example and his sentencing was pretty harsh. Nevertheless, I hope some team gives him a chance to play because I think he can still do it. It may take him a while to get back in football shape but any real fan of football or sports in general should be rooting for this guy. Everybody screws up at some point in life. Don't judge.
I caught some of the ESPY's last night and I had to show love to Baltimore's own Mike Phelps. He grabbed 5 ESPY's last night. It's a positive thing for him because he's been surrounded by negativity ever since pictures of him smoking weed were released. So congrats to Phelps, i support anyone from Baltimore.
Yesterday in a multi-player deal, the Dallas Mavericks picked up Shawn Marion from the Raptors. It's been a hot topic on ESPN but i don't think this deal makes Dallas much better than they already were. They are a pretty old team and i believe that L.A, San Antonio, Denver, New Orleans, and Portland are all better than them, making them number 6 in the West. I also don't see how Marion will mesh well with Josh Howard. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out.
Earlier this week it was reported that the Cavs resigned their garbage-man Andersen Varejao to a 6 year deal worth $50 million. I understand that Varejao has been a key contributer for a couple years in Cleveland but $50 mil is a bit much. I'm sure the Cavs could have kept him for a much lower price. I also doubt that this move will convince LeBron anymore to stay or leave in 2010.
Some very intriguing and shocking moves have been made in NBA free agency this past week. Thursday may have been the most shocking of all when Ron Artest and Trevor Ariza basically swapped teams. With Artest to the Lakers, they have to be the early favorite to win the title; Kobe can take a break from guarding the opposers' best player and Artest brings a toughness and heart that L.A doesn't really have. Houston on the other hand seems to be getting worse by the day; Yao Ming may be out for the season, T-Mac can't stay healthy and now they have Ariza who I will never be sold on. Ariza points in the playoffs this season came off of being wide open waiting for a pass. That won't happen in Houston where the team won't consistently have a superstar on the court. It'll be interesting to see how this works out but L.A has just got even better and Houston continues to plummet.
