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“Rapper Shyne Talks Religion”

AlwayzTherro — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:30:43 +0000

Outside of the music and the controversy that has followed Shyne over the past decade, a more interesting aspect of his life is Shyne’s very intense spirituality. After shooting his “Roller Song” video in Mexico City last week, Shyne flew to Jerusalem for the Jewish high holidays (which begin at sundown today with Rosh Hashanah…) and will be there for the next month. And in this interview, Shyne gets very personal about his faith (spotted on Icedotcom via HipHopIsRead)

“I grew up the Israelite life, the same way Moses, Ya’acov (*aka Jacob, grandson of Abraham), all of our forefathers had the most difficult lives….me being a Yid, whenever I went through difficulties…I had to cry to Hashem (*aka The Almighty)….I grew up going through the most difficult circumstances, and the only thing I ever felt could allow me to escape that was a divine force. And being a dude with half a brain, the only thing that ever made sense to me, you look at any other science, it all goes back to Judaism. They say Abraham is the father of all religions…I don’t want to talk to a middle man, I want to talk to Hashem, I want to go straight to the boss, and that’s what Am Israel (*aka Judaism) has the luxury of doing….

For me, when I got shot when I was 15, that was the consummation of my relationship with Hashem…..that’s when it became real. This faith is gonna get me through this, a year after I got shot is when I got my record deal, and went from sleeping on my mom’s couch to being a millionaire…”

What’s also interesting is Ice’s insight into Shyne’s interaction with Judaism growing up amongst Israelites in Brooklyn, back when Shyne was known as “Indian.”….

Meanwhile: Shyne now has both this really intense religious affiliation, and a really public Blood affiliation too….do they co-exist? or contradict each other?
more after the jump…

“The Game Takes Kids to Disneyland”

AlwayzTherro — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:12:01 +0000

Proud father Jayceon Taylor aka Game, along with his two songs Harlem (7) and King Justice (3), say “Cheese!” for the camera as they pose for a picture with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA Sunday (Sep 5).

“Hope everybody’s day was as dope as mine ! My day went a lil sumn like this……..” The Gametweeted Sunday night.

In late August, Game introduced his newborn daughter (and third child) Cali Dream Taylor (born Aug 21) as he talked about the importance of fatherhood in a Global Grind blog titled “More Important Than My Album Release Date.”

“I want all to know that children are a gift, they are the future. I love my children and dedicate my entire career to them. I have two sons and a new daughter, Cali Dream Taylor born on August 21st. There are so many men that dont take care of their children. So I work everyday at not only being an artist, but a great father to my kids – not just a daddy. There is a big difference.

“I love what I do and my album R.E.D is coming, I’m still working with Pharrell and Dr. Dre, but right now I’m enjoying being a father again and getting my kids ready for school. I just released my mixtape with DJ Skee “BrakeLights” thats doing very well to hold everyone over while the album is being completed.”

Source: Global Grind

We definitely respect Game for stepping up and doing his J-O-B as a daddy AND a father! And it sounds like he truly enjoys every bit of it…

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AlwayzTherro — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:07:46 +0000

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“Lion Attacks Trainer”

AlwayzTherro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:57:51 +0000

“Kaite Holmes Covers Marie Claire Magazine”

AlwayzTherro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:52:57 +0000

Katie Holmes talks about being married to Tom Cruise and possibly having more children in the October 2011 issue of Marie Claire magazine:

On what it’s like being Mrs. Tom Cruise: “It’s really exciting. Tom’s as big at home as he is on the movie screen. He’s so passionate about everything, whatever he’s doing. When he’s being a dad, he’s right there;he’s giving it his all. It’s inspiring and it’s fun. It’s an amazing life, but we always remind ourselves of how incredibly lucky we are.”

On having more children: “Maybe in a couple of years, but right now I want to make sure I’m really there for Suri. I’m the youngest in my family-my closest sister is 5 years older than me, and the next one is nine years ahead of me, so I was a bit of an only child, and I liked it! I liked having all of my mom’s attention, and sometimes I think I still do.”

“Jay-Z Scores Most Ever BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations”

AlwayzTherro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:47:05 +0000

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has been nominated for 10 BET Hip-Hop Awards, the highest number for any artist in the five-year history of the annual awards show, the network announced today (September 8th). Jay-Z is nominated for Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, Track of the Year and Perfect Combo awards, based on his hit single “Empire State of Mind,” as well as his album Blueprint 3. Young Money poses the most serious threat for awards to Jay-Z, as Drake and Nicki Minaj have scored…(read more)

“The Power of Positive Thought vs. Negative Thought”

AlwayzTherro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:43:24 +0000

A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes. – Mahatma Gandhi

I just wrote an article for Out of Bounds that has me thinking…. about thinking. We, understandably, give a great deal of thought to our habits, actions, words, achievements, and so on. But we often fail to acknowledge where they all come from in the first place: Our thoughts.

If we tend to fall for the same old habits or make the same mistakes over and over again, maybe the place to actually start is in our minds. If we can find (and address) the origins of our every word, reaction, and action, then we’ll stand a much better chance of actually changing the entire process and altering the outcome.

Click through to check out the article for yourself: New Thoughts. New Lifestyle. New Life.

“Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don’t count on harvesting Golden Delicious.” - Bill Meyer

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What are You Thinking About?

“Pastor Plans To Burn The Koran On 9/11″

AlwayzTherro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:31:17 +0000

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“Wiz Khalifa – Damn It Feels Good to be A Taylor” (Video)

AlwayzTherro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:26:43 +0000

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Now “Cruise Ship in Ocean Is Hit By Major Storm” (Video)

AlwayzTherro — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:56:11 +0000

Heads up: A lady careers into a pillar on the fifth floor after the cruise liner was caught up in heavy storms

The waves were so powerful that they lashed as high as the fifth deck.
The receptionists are shown clinging on to their desks and computers before the more severe waves hit the liner.
But soon they, and the guests, are sent careering across the floor like rag dolls, helpless and out-of-control.