Insight Into Cousin Ed - 'Whoever Would Have Thought'
Wassssssss up fam,
I was cleaning up and just found an old disk from college that had a lot of my old docs. Here's my graduation thank you note that I wrote to friends and family years ago:
Whoever Would Have Thought
Whoever would have thought that high school wouldn’t be the end?
People thought I would have never finished and been like the rest of my friends
On the corner hustling or just working a 9-5
Or maybe in the Army serving Uncle Sam’s time
Whoever would have thought that the bounce of a ball would have taken me so far?
Everyone thought my dreams of the NBA was what drove my heart
But it was the dream of success that set me apart
When the ball stopped bouncing I didn’t know what direction I would go
But I knew I wanted to be successful even though
Whoever would have thought I’d stay in college five years
Many late nights up with my eyes full of tears
Wondering if this is for me or should I quit
From class to practice, from practice to sleep
Throw in 2 or 3 minutes just for time to eat
Wake up the next morning and it’s time to repeat
Away games, on the road, missing class and rushing home to study just to pass
Whoever would have thought that this could have been me?
I went from partying and having fun to a quiet room and no TV
Putting in hours and hours at a desk because I had to study because I wanted to achieve my goal of success
Oh what a long trip this has been!!!
To everyone who has touched me along the way
It’s been a long 5 years and thank you is what I want to say
And to my Mom & Dad, who come next in my prayers
I want to thank you for giving me the guidance, wisdom and love to make it this far
And last but surely not least, to the Lord My God I must say, Thank You for shining your eternal light my way (Job 22:28)
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SPOTTED: Nas OUT & ABOUT In West Hollywood
Nasty Nas is in L.A. wrapping up his upcoming Life Is Good album (dropping 7/17). And he was spotted out and about in West Hollywood yesterday with Capricorn Clark--Bad Boy's Marketing Exec. We're not sure what's going on there--but we're sure they'll maintain they're friends and/or just working together. Pics inside...
After grabbing lunch in his bright green Adidas track suit and Jordans, Nas hit the streets of West Hollywood to likely head to the studio:
It's been a big week for the sexy Mr. Jones as he dropped his brand new "Daughters" video featuring his own little girl Destiny. And he just revealed that he will be unveiling his brand new website and upcoming tour dates tomorrow.
About the meaning of his new album's Life Is Good title, Nas told Complex magazine this month it's all about getting to a point where you master your own life, and not letting thieves and money bring you down:
I never liked dealing with money. It comes between real shit. Friendship, loyalty, and love is the real shit. Money is the other shit. I have one way of dealing with money, and then you have educated people, who know how to deal with money, and we have conflicts there. It’s like in the movie Wall Street, my man Gekko says, “Pay attention. Money’s a jealous bitch. Either you’re going to pay attention to her, or she’ll find someone else that will.” And mine has definitely found other people who appreciate her more. [Laughs.] I’ve neglected her and abused her. I let a person take her from me—and I don’t mean my ex-wife, I mean some bad business from, like, six years ago that’s affecting me now. And I take responsibility for it, because it’s my problem. But I still see that as something I have to fix, because if you don’t fix money, it’ll fix your ass.
Check out more highlights and pics from his new Complex spread HERE in case you missed it.
Pics via WENN
HOTTIE ALERT: Vanessa Simmons ROCKS A Slinky CATSUIT For Sexy Photoshoot
Vanessa Simmons recently kept it extra sexy for a photoshoot with Robert Ector. See the pics inside and find out what she said about her new lingerie line.
Designer Vanessa Simmons posed for Taylor-Ector Studios photographer Robert Ector in Los Angeles, CA, for The Dark Room, recently where she dished on her new lingerie line she recently launched called "ROSE By Vanessa Jean."
When asked what inspired her to launch the new line, Angela Simmons' big sister Vanessa said, "I wanted to provide women with a fashion forward brand that understands the need of every woman to feel comfort with trendsetting style and glamour."
Loves these pics 'Nessa!
Photos via Robert Ector
Beyonce Nabs A Lead Voice In Animated Film "Epic", Blue Ivy Nabs Kelly & Michelle As Babysitters
Beyonce's summer of getting back to business just got more hectic. She's just been named as one of the lead voices for the upcoming animated film, Epic. Deets inside, plus the fashion run down on all of her and her dancers' REVEL concert looks, and Blue Ivy's famous new babysitters...
She's already got Clint Eastwood's A Star Is Born leading role in her back pocket, now, Mrs. Knowles Carter has been named as one of the voices for the animated flick Epic. The 3D CG movie is from the makers of the big budget films Ice Age & Rio.
Beyonce will voice the character Queen Tara, and plenty of other celebs are rounding out the cast: Colin Farrell as Ronin, The Hunger Games‘ Josh Hutcherson as Nod, Amanda Seyfried as Mary Katherine, Johnny Knoxville as Mandrake, Aziz Ansari as Mub, rapper Pitbull as Bufo, Jason Sudeikis as Bomba, and Steven Tyler as Nim Galuu.
According to Deadline:
The film is described as a battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and evil. When a teenaged girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical characters to save that world, which in turn saves the real world.
Epic will be released May 24, 2013.
And if you were wondering who was looking after almost 5-month-old Baby B.I.C. up in Revel's Penthouse while Mama Bey was downstairs shutting down the stage--it was her Destiny's Child besties Kelly Rowland & Michelle Williams.
TMZ caught up with Michelle last night and they report:
Last night in NYC, Michelle revealed Kelly Rowland also pulled a shift watching B.I. in Beyonce's hotel suite ... during B's concert in Atlantic City last weekend.
In the middle of the show, Beyonce thanked Michelle for babysitting -- but Michelle 'fessed up to us she had some help ... and even got to go downstairs to see some of the show.
Cute!
Beyonce also posted the whole fashion run down for herself and everyone else from the 4 nights of Memorial Day performances. Check it below (l-r):
Ralph and Russo, The Blondes, David Koma, Tina Knowles for House of Deréon Couture, (again) Tina Knowles for House of Deréon Couture and (again) Ralph and Russo. She rocked Stuart Weitzman shoes with each look.
Her dancers rocked Dolce and Gabbana & David Koma, while her all-female band wore Alexander Vauthier. And her trio of backup singers, The Mamas, wore Pin Up Girls Clothing. Fab!
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