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Richie Incognito Voicemail Includes Homophobic Slurs, Racial Taunts

Rookie offensive lineman Jonathan Martin left the Miami Dolphins last week due to frustration and anger over being at the center of multiple, extreme hazing rituals. And now transcripts of a voicemail teammate Richie Incognito left for Martin give fans a clearer idea of just what had been going on inside the Miami locker room over the past few months. Richie Incognito Suspended Martin had reportedly paid $15,000 to Incognito for a Las Vegas trip that he did not even attend, telling sources that he feared repercussions from his fellow lineman if he did not pony up the cash. It’s unclear what, exactly, Martin meant by this – but one can hazard a guess based on the following, which is a transcript of a voice message Incognito left for Martin in April 2013, a year after Martin was drafted: “Hey, wassup, you half n—– piece of s—. I saw you on Twitter, you been training 10 weeks. [I want to] s— in your f—ing mouth. [I’m going to] slap your f—ing mouth.” “[I’m going to] slap your real mother across the face [laughter].” “F— you, you’re still a rookie. I’ll kill you.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that officials from the NFL and from the Dolphins have heard the message and also seen texts from Incognito to Marin that include derogatory terms referring to the female anatomy and sexual orientation. Incognito was suspended indefinitely by the team last night for conduct detrimental to the squad and has a resume that would make Lindsay Lohan ashamed. He was suspended by the University of Nebraska in 2004 for violations of team rules; dismissed from Oregon after transferring there; and was voted the NFL’s Dirtiest Played in 2009. Still, though, Miami voted Incognito to its six-player leadership council to start this season. It is unknown, meanwhile, if Martin will return to the Dolphins.

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Stone Martin, 14-Year Old X Factor Contestant, Impresses with One Direction Cover

Prepare to scream, female readers. Stone Martin, a 14-year old hopeful who auditioned for The X Factor last night, made the most of his time on stage by covering the One Direction hit “Little Things.” The ballad was especially adored by Simon Cowell, who put together the beloved boy group in England and who responded to Martin’s rendition with three words: “Wow, wow, wow.” Demi Lovato was also a fan of the “powerful” connection” Martin made with the audience, adding: I think that you’re so cute. You’re so charming.” Stone is off to Round 2 and you can check out his impressive pipes now: Stone Martin on The X Factor

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A Lil Positivity: $50K Trayvon Martin Scholarship Offered To High School Seniors In Florida

Trayvon ‘s death was not in vain… Trayon Martin Scholarship Offered In Florida Via HuffPo reports: An Orlando auto group, law firm and black fraternity are among those offering $50,000 as a scholarship to four graduating seniors from Trayvon Martin’s high school in Dade County. The donors, including the Boyland Auto Group and Invictus Law Group, are to present the money to the Trayvon Martin Foundation and his parents tomorrow in Isleworth. The donors also include Delta Xi Lambda, a black fraternity based in Orlando, and Boyz-4-Lyfe, a group of long-time friends. The money goes to the foundation, which will divide it between four 2014 graduating seniors of Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School in Miami, where Trayvon was enrolled at the time of his death, according to a news release announcing the gift. Its purpose is to help minority teenagers, donors wrote. “We are doing what we can to make the world a better place by not being divisive but by uplifting our community through educational opportunities for kids who otherwise would not have the same opportunity,” the donors said in their announcement. Trayvon, an unarmed black 17-year-old, was killed Feb. 26, 2012, in Sanford by George Zimmerman, a light-skinned Neighborhood Watch volunteer who had earlier called police, describing the Miami Gardens teenager as suspicious. So proud of the Martin family! They have turned their tragedy into triumph for the black community and now someone’s kid has a chance for a greater future. You will never be forgotten Trayvon! Continue reading

Bogus Bolitics: Dr. Cornel West Calls Al Sharpton “The Bonafide House Negro Of The Obama Plantation”

Dr. Cornel West Calls Al Sharpton A “Bonafide House Negro” Self-appointed political pundit Dr. Cornel West has become known for his outlandish opinions and rambling rhetoric, specifically those directed towards the Obama Administration, but his latest lashing out has more than a few folks in an uproar. Many felt that Dr. West hit below the belt when he likened Al Sharpton to a slave in response to his speech delivery during the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the historic March on Washington earlier this week. via Mediaite Public intellectual Cornel West tore into many of this week’s speeches surrounding the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s “I Have a Dream” speech, accusing everyone from President Obama to Rev. Al Sharpton of “sanitizing” Dr. King’s vision. “Brother Martin himself, I think, would’ve been turning over in his grave,” West said of the event. “[King would have wanted] people to talk about Wall Street criminality, he wants people to talk about war crimes, or drones dropping bombs on innocent people,” he asserted. “Instead,” he lamented, “we saw the coronation of the bonafide house negro of the Barack Obama plantation, our dear brother Al Sharpton.” West went further declaring that Sharpton’s decline was “supported by [MSNBC analyst] Michael Dyson and others who’ve prostituted themselves in a very ugly and vicious way.” West and Tavis Smiley both lamented that black leadership has become “so sold-out” so as not to have the courage to be a “bull in the china shop,” break rank, and talk about “racism, poverty, and militarism” at an otherwise “bought-out” event. It doesn’t get more disrespectful than a black high-profle public figure comparing President Obama’s administration to that of a slave plantation. What a douche. Continue reading

Bogus Bolitics: Dr. Cornel West Calls Al Sharpton “The Bonafide House Negro Of The Obama Plantation”

Dr. Cornel West Calls Al Sharpton A “Bonafide House Negro” Self-appointed political pundit Dr. Cornel West has become known for his outlandish opinions and rambling rhetoric, specifically those directed towards the Obama Administration, but his latest lashing out has more than a few folks in an uproar. Many felt that Dr. West hit below the belt when he likened Al Sharpton to a slave in response to his speech delivery during the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the historic March on Washington earlier this week. via Mediaite Public intellectual Cornel West tore into many of this week’s speeches surrounding the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.‘s “I Have a Dream” speech, accusing everyone from President Obama to Rev. Al Sharpton of “sanitizing” Dr. King’s vision. “Brother Martin himself, I think, would’ve been turning over in his grave,” West said of the event. “[King would have wanted] people to talk about Wall Street criminality, he wants people to talk about war crimes, or drones dropping bombs on innocent people,” he asserted. “Instead,” he lamented, “we saw the coronation of the bonafide house negro of the Barack Obama plantation, our dear brother Al Sharpton.” West went further declaring that Sharpton’s decline was “supported by [MSNBC analyst] Michael Dyson and others who’ve prostituted themselves in a very ugly and vicious way.” West and Tavis Smiley both lamented that black leadership has become “so sold-out” so as not to have the courage to be a “bull in the china shop,” break rank, and talk about “racism, poverty, and militarism” at an otherwise “bought-out” event. It doesn’t get more disrespectful than a black high-profle public figure comparing President Obama’s administration to that of a slave plantation. What a douche. Continue reading

Michael Jackson Taught Hip-Hop Producer Terrace Martin To Put Music First

Through Quincy Jones’ stories, Martin learned valuable lessons from MJ, who would’ve turned 55 Thursday. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

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Duck Dynasty Recap: The Si Robertson Guide to Dating

On last night’s Duck Dynasty, employee Martin revealed that he had a date, which the Robertsons naturally had to step in and offer their two cents on. Jase, Korie and Jessica gave him a mini-makeover, and the true dating Ace in the Hole, Uncle Si, gave him a crash course in dating etiquette. Who better than Silas Robertson to handle that task? Duck Dynasty – Si Dating Tips “Even when you’re eating, don’t let the conversation die,” Si advised him … making parents of young children everywhere die just a little inside. In a confessional later, Si also dropped great suggestions of “lines that women love,” including the gem “Can I have directions … to your heart?” Naturally, to help him prepare, Si pretended to be the girl of Martin’s affections. “Hello Martin, my name is Tiffany,” he said, complete with a feather boa. Perhaps it was for the best, and not entirely surprising, when Martin told them the morning after that he took absolutely none of their advice. He was just himself, he said, and earned a second date. Oh well. Thanks and better luck next time, Si. Player. Meanwhile, Phil tried to teach his granddaughters to connect with nature instead of iPads, etc. It was predictably cute and very … Phil. Duck Dynasty Clip – Si Gives Martin Expert Dating Advice Duck Dynasty Clip – Phil Takes The Kids Fishing Some of the best Duck Dynasty quotes from last night: “If you like her, you need to put a ring on her.” – Si “They’re already suffering from digital dementia.” – Phil “Grandkids need to know standard things: How to bait a hook, how to cast a bait, how to bite a little snake in half — basic child rearing stuff.” – Phil “Y’all are like snack-eating computer freaks.” – Phil “If fish were vampires, Si would be like garlic, daylight, and a stake through the heart … simultaneously.” – Si     “You have a date … ? Is it Mother’s Day?” – Willie “Play the game? I was a player before they even invented the game, Jack.” – Si     “I didn’t date the girl from the ice cream parlor because she sampled the goods too much … if you get my drift.” – Si    “He can’t ‘be himself.’ That’s like throwin’ him to the wolves.” – Willie “He dresses like a seventh grader … who hasn’t yet discovered deodorant.” – Korie “His decorating style is kinda like a mix between ‘The Brady Bunch’ and that killer from ‘Silence of the Lambs.'” – Willie “We have entered the bowels of bachelorhood.” – Jase “You’re hoarding mustard, and you have an inordinate amount of socks.” -Jase “You look like a hairy Easter egg.” – Si “Darlin’, you’re on fire — like donut grease.” – Si “Women are dangerous creatures. They got ragin’ hormones, mood swings, lip stick, hairspray … They got all these little sticky pins in their hair. Hey, you talk about dangerous — one wrong move? ‘Boom!’ You’re gone.” -Si

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Shots Fired: T.I. Says He Would Have Killed George Zimmerman If Trayvon Martin Was His Son “I Would Have Been On Trial!”

Welp! TI Said He Would Have Killed George Zimmerman Via Radio reports: With the country still embroiled in social and political fallout from George Zimmerman’s acquittal in the Florida slaying of Trayvon Martin , Atlanta rapper T.I. did not mince words when asked about his response to the verdict. “Man, it was some bulls**t,” said T.I. during an exclusive interview with Power 98 “Morning Maddhouse” DJ No Limit Larry. Larry caught up with the rapper backstage at the station’s Summerfest 2013 concert, which hosted Lil Wayne’s “America’s Most Wanted” tour featuring T.I. and 2 Chainz when it touched down in Charlotte, NC. “My hat goes off to the Martin family, because if it was me and my child, there wouldn’t have been no trial,” T.I. continued. “I’d have been on trial. It would’ve been the trial of the father who killed the man who killed [his child]. That would have been my story. My hat goes off because [the Martin family] are much more clear and level-headed thinkers than [myself].” We can’t even be mad at him for this. It’s hard to take the high road like Tray’s parents have. Especially when Zimmerman and his dumbazz brother keep saying things like “it was God’s plan” and “I dare you to file a civil lawsuit.” Continue reading

Rihanna Fined $47K For Skipping Deposition

Rihanna just pulled a Lindsay Lohan . No, not torpedoing her own career with felony charges and crippling addiction. Just flaking on a lawsuit deposition. The superstar’s ex-accountants have been trying to depose her for a long time. Rihanna claims they mismanaged her money and owe her millions. The accountants say Rihanna’s at fault, and that she’s been blowing off the deposition repeatedly, costing them massive sums in attorneys’ fees. As a result, the firm asked the judge to punish the star. The judge agreed, fining Rihanna a not-so-small amount of $47,050 for their legal bills. On top of that, Rihanna was ordered to sit for a deposition once and for all August 28. If she doesn’t show up, he might dismiss her claim altogether. Question is whether she’s too busy taking Rihanna nude photos to care.

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Jimmy Fallon Baby Picture: An Adorable Girl, GIF

She may not have received the attention of George Alexander Louis , but Winnie Rose Fallon was born to Jimmy Fallon and his wife this week… and she’s pretty darn cute! Fallon announced his daughter’s name in an adorable monologue on Wednesday, thanking fans for support and constantly saying how “happy” he is about the family’s new addition. And now he’s given us a look at that addition… GIF style! The talk show hosted posted the following to his Tumblr last night: Well done, Jimmy and Nancy. Very well done. Your move, Kim Kardashian . Is this really so difficult?!?

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