$1.2 Million Mansions.... Guy Code... and the NBA

Bizzack!!

I hope everyone found my earlier speech today uplifting and motivational. I just wanna motivate the world in harsh times.

So we're back at it! And the first thing I wanna talk about is how the feds raided a couple who were claiming public assistance while living in  $1.3 million dollar home!!... Word... So y'all was just living of the government. It's cool.... Most people doing the same too... Just not living in a million dollar waterfront mansion (Someone is playing the game wrong huh?!). But here's the kicker.... They've been doing it since 2003! So the government been cutting them checks for a lil over $1,200 a month for rent, on top of them receiving benefits from social security, on top of them receiving food stamps! Now in all actuality; they did nothing illegal! The owner was truthful about her address when filing for public assistance, but the system only based the compensation on how much you make as well.... not where you live. BUT...... lol... Her husband is a chiropractor (here's where it gets interesting); so what they did was to say that the woman rents the house from her husband (smart sh!t).

(ever wonder why you see Jews in the welfare office??..... no offense... But you do the math on how they own Williamsburg, BK)....... Am I My Brother's Keeper!

SO THE NBA IS BACK!!!.... and I'm proud of Bron-Bron!! Admitting that he f*cked up.... Hopefully he gets back on the good foot with his fans...... 6 games on Christmas!!!

Now.... I had to say that the show "Guy Code" is definitely a hit. A lot of you fellas are f*cking it up for us real dudes..... Or making us look good too.. I dunno. One way or another... This show states how somethings need to stop with the guys!! But I had to shout out to the homie Vann (twitter @MrEstradaN) for this #GuyCode of the day.... "A man should never touch another man's earlobe"... I'll say this..... Let another dude touch my ear!!

That's it for today..... Check y'all Friday again at 8pm!!

-The Gifted One

When the going gets tough.....

OK.....

So I'm not gonna speak on any Gifted news or any current events..... nah!

Today it's all about you guys!!

I know sh!t gets tough in this cruel world... But one thing I was told that;

"If success was easy... Everyone would be successful"

This is the realest statement I've ever heard!! But the world is real.... VERY REAL! I've come to realize that we all need some words of wisdom to get us thru these hard times. Some of you young entrepreneurs trying to better your lives all while working a 9-5 to provide.... I know... It gets tedious! Young single-parent homes... Yea... I see you trying to be mommy and daddy; just trying to be the best parent you can be for your child(ren). Feeling overwhelmed and it's hard trying to keep your composure? Yea... I see you trying to keep ya head up! We're living in a world where everyone is trying to make a great legacy for themselves. But these decisions that you make also come with choices that have to be made. Some will be easy... but most will be hard. But know that there is always some light at the end of the tunnel.

Just Keep Grinding! One day... All of your hard work WILL pay off!

Bustin' ya @ss at work..... Keep an eye out for that promotion you've been trying to obtain.

Gotta cook, clean, teach ya son how to stand up for himself and be a man. Take your daughter to get her hair and nails done....... Keep an eye out for that future doctor or lawyer sitting in your kitchen eating dinner!

Endless days and night pushing your business... Making people believe in you and support what you feel so passionate about......... Keep an eye out for that large pay-out that you've been working towards for years now.

One thing I've learned about success; It does not come over night. Sometimes after you plant the seed, the only way for you to have a beautiful tree is you gotta take care of it... love it... and be patient. Now watch the fruits of your labor finally become a reality.

It's hard...... But it was said.... "If you're at your very bottom... only way is up from here"

It's been a great pleasure bonding with the people who actually appreciate me. I will continue bringing the GIFT that keep on giving! (pun intended)

See ya at 8pm tonight!

- The GIFTED One

MY MIC CHECK.... and Happy Thanksgiving

Hello world!!

So I had problems uploading last week's "My Mic Check".... So I'm dishing it to you TONIGHT!! Yup... My Mic Check on a Wednesday ((Just when you thought your day couldn't get any more GIFTED)).

And just because I love you guys.... This Friday will be a continuation of My Mic Check!!...
Can I get a SWAGGGGG?!?
Tonight we have the beautiful ladies of "A Plate Of This A Cup Of That" (http://www.aplateofthisacupofthat.blogspot.com/). These ladies definitely blessed us with a dope interview!! Ya'll check them out!

LMAOO!! This was cool.... Wait till y'all see what happens Friday when 1st Class Ladies take over My Mic Check!!... Y'all gotta tune in then!

But It's finally Thanksgiving time... and Christmas is right around the corner. I see that a lot of stores are also doing online sales for the Black Friday Madness (Let's see how this works out for the masses) But this is great for us "lazy" shoppers! I'm ready for thanksgiving tho.... I hope Kev's moms is cooking again!! I want everyone to enjoy the long holiday weekend. I'll be house hopping all day tomorrow. So place my plate to the side and I'll be coming thru with a duffel bag of tableware (and don't front on me at the door).

Until next time world... Hope you all enjoyed!

- The GIFTED One

SHOTS FIRED!!.......

Yea... And I mean literally!!

So evidently there was an assassination attempt on President Obama.... Crazy right?!... But nah... Here's the kicker. They're saying that the REPUBLICANS may even be responsible... (Word... That's how ya'll wanna play?!). But I mean seriously... I doubt that the Republicans had anything to do with it. Why you ask?... Think about it... I'm pretty sure even they know that the windows in the White House are BULLETPROOF!!!.... Duh!

So let's scratch that.... So Shout Out to Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez!!... ((Tilt ya "DUNCE" hat playa))

Now I had to enlighten my people on this.

Well about a group of about a dozen millionaires marched to Capitol Hill and asked to push for the expiration of the Bush Tax Cuts Bill. Yup.... They want to pay more taxes ((I don't see any billionaires commanding the same thing tho.... I wonder why))... Among those millionaires was one of the actors from the HBO series "The Sopranos" Ms. Edie Falco (Tony's wife Carmela). Glad to see SOMEONE is on our side!!

The millionaires want Congress to allow the tax cuts passed during the George W. Bush administration to expire. Some want higher taxes generally.

They planned to push lawmakers to reject any deal that the so-called super committee delivers that doesn't raise taxes on millionaires. The 12-lawmaker panel has until next Wednesday to agree on $1.2 trillion in savings over the next 10 years or risk automatic spending cuts.



Dope sh!t right?!

Well that's it for today folks... Until next time

- The GIFTED One

NBA Lockout Continues.... And the Holiday Season Has Returned!!

So let me get right to this....

What the f*ck is up with the NBA players and owners STILL not coming to an agreement with new contracts?? Now they're saying there may not be a 2011-2012 NBA Season... Ya'll buggin!! The players and owners been beefing for some time now. I'm not the one to choose sides on whats fair and whats not... But at the end of the day... The NBA is a CAREER... Not just for players... but everyone! Everyone is affected by this lock-out and people lively hood is at stake. Bad enough the country is struggling with debt. Now because of the lockout... There's a lot of people suffering!

((Sorry.... I am a man of the PEOPLE!!... lol))

But on a lighter note..

The holiday season has returned!! And man- o-man.... I'm excited!! Ready for Thanksgiving to bust down some fried turkey, sweet potato pie, candied yams...... and BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE!! (Some of you call it "Macaroni Pie".... where is the crust tho??)) Then BLACK FRIDAY... I'm trying to cop a nice 55" Flat screen.... But it ain't worth my life tho! lol So I'll just get some minor things for my self and start my Christmas shopping! But there's nothing like having a hearty meal with the family full of laughter... Then rounding the shopaholics up to go shopping in 20 degree weather ((You don't feel it after a few cups of spiked apple cider))... Good times!!

Well that's it for today folks... Until next time!!

- The GIFTED One