In the post-Jordan sports scene, American athletes don’t take a stand on anything remotely political.  There aren’t any Muhammad Alis or Jim Browns out there, going hard in public for social causes and racial injustice.  The modern-day athlete, to borrow a phrase from Walt Clyde Frazier, is all about “winnin & grinnin” all the way to the bank.

That’s why I tip my hat to the NBA’s Miami Heat for the political statement they made today.  Lebron James tweeted the above photo with the caption: “#WeAreTrayvonMartin #Hoodies #Stereotyped #WeWantJustice.”  The entire team wore hoodies in support of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed young black man killed by racist neighborhood watchdog George Zimmerman.

17-year old Trayvon was wearing a hoodie (which in addition to being black, allegedly made him look “suspicious”) when he was killed by Zimmerman, who is nothing more than a paranoid, overzealous vigilante.  Trayvon, a straight-A student returning from the store after buying candy to eat during the NBA All-Star game, was guilty of nothing more than strolling through the neighborhood.  Of course, since African-Americans are viewed as a sub-human species, Zimmerman was never charged with a crime or even questioned by police.  I’m not going to go into further detail ‘cuz you’re probably well-informed about this tragic crime by now… plus, I’ll only get angrier.

Shout out to the Miami Heat.  I’m a die-hard Knicks fan and the Heat are our sworn enemies but I’m proud of them for taking a stand.  In a time where commercials and endorsements are a professional athlete’s lifeblood, it’s refreshing to see a few of them publicly speak out for the communities from which they came.

Salute.

“If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful that you could possibly imagine.”-Obi Wan Kenobi

Seems like this year, all the fugitives on the Most Wanted list were caught: Whitey Bulger, Jimmy Henchman, Bin Laden, Gaddafi and over the weekend, Black Pacino.  In a move that was hardly shocking, Facebook brought their battering ram to the door of The Spizzy Fan Page and knocked it down.  The jig is finally up… the page has been deleted, leaving 6,600+ fiends without their daily fix of crazy news, outlandish videos and sexy-ass photos.  Since the raid, I’ve been receiving messages from patrons via text, Twitter and email.  They’re pissed about the fan page being closed and for many of them, it was one of the best things about Facebook:

“Dude, I logged on for my fucking dose of Spizzy on Facebook and you were gone. WTF, man?!?!? Fucking snitches. DIE IN FIRE. FUCK.”

“sucks fb censored u ;(“

“What happened to the OLD PAGE????? DAMM DAMM DAMM”

“I went on fb & saw ur page is gone that was my only reason for even bein so fb so fuck fb!!!”

I’m sure the impassioned messages will continue to trickle in as more people log on to find their favorite Facebook page gone.  As appreciative as I am that people enjoyed it, they’re more upset about this than me.  I always saw my fan page like a dope spot… I made a huge come-up but eventually it was gonna get busted.  Between the violations they doled out and the cowardly rats lurking in the shadows, it was only a matter of time.  I’m not mad, because we had a lot of fun there over the past few years and I’m surprised it lasted this long, quite frankly.

Kelly Divine, Buttwoman herself, welcomed me with open arms via Twitter:

“@Pacino718 now you’re part of the club! Welcome!”

There’s a shitload of Facebook pages with content way more explicit that mine, some of them with membership exceeding 10,000 people.  They’re still rollin’, so why was The Spizzy railroaded? Could it be my politics? Were some of my posts a lil’ too real? Perhaps.

But that’s where the snitches come in, folks.

“I hate the term ‘haters.’  But I hate haters even more.” – dream hampton

There’s a small group of party-poopers delighted about my fan page’s closing: The rats who reported my pics to the Facebook authorities.  My posts were bottom-heavy with hundreds of “likes” and long threads of commentary, which angered the lonely folk with tumbleweeds rollin’ through their ghost town of a page.  Having dymes from around the world publicly showin’ luv and sending me pics only stoked the flames of hate.

Then you’ve got the moralists… vigilantes who feel they’re serving some kind of justice by closing down my wretched hive of scum & villainy.  Truth is, most of those self-righteous hypocrites have sins of their own; oftentimes they’re guilty of exactly the same shit they crusade against, ala Elliot Spitzer.  But like Tony Montana said, they need people like me so they can point their fuckin’ fingers and say that’s the bad guy.  It’s how they boost their self-esteem.

Let’s not forget about the biters.  There’s a bunch of counterfeit Spizzy-like pages on Facebook [and elsewhere], many of which take pics directly from my photo albums.  But posting porn stars, booty battles and Asian chicks don’t make you The Spizzy, like rockin’ a pair of Jordans don’t make you Mike.  It’s like buying a bootleg Gucci bag from Canal Street; it always has some kind of defect.  The “G’s” look like “C’s” or some shit… something just ain’t right.

I’m McDonald’s, they’re McDowell’s.

Then there’s my politics, of course.  There’s something about me

It doesn’t matter which rat tipped off Facebook, it’s too late to stop the momentum.  My brand is already known and it’s growing.  Words Like Whoa just put The Spizzy on its list of popular African-American blogs, under the category “Top Hits.”  I’ll also be expanding the franchise with new endeavors and projects, so stay tuned at this blog and my Twitter page [@Pacino718] for updates.

Shout-out to everybody who hung out at The Spizzy Facebook fan page and kept me entertained with their crazy commentary.  It was fun while it lasted.  Facebook is going the way of MySpace soon… with their unnecessary changes, they’ve made their interface less user-friendly and more annoying.  Facebook laughed all the way to the bank, but now Twitter is the cool network of choice.  People are putting Twitter hashtags in their Facebook statuses; that’s like taggin’ Crip graffiti in a Blood neighborhood.  Disrespectful.

Violent content is more acceptable than sexual content in America.  It’s OK to post Gadaffi’s bloody, knife-sodomized corpse on Facebook… but God forbid I post a chick in a bikini.  We can play Mafia Wars on Facebook and score points for committing imaginary crimes or pullin’ hits.  But it’s a violation for me to post a broad in booty shorts.  They can publicize Battlefield 3, an ultra-violent video game that damn near leaves you shell-shocked, while I get censored for postin’ a lil’ cleavage.  That’s how they protect young minds.

Pour out a lil’ liquor for The Spizzy fan page, Thirst Mob.  Spark a blunt in its honor.  Nobody can take away the good times we had.  Hopefully you downloaded enough pics from those infamous albums.

Now & forever, thickness is my sickness.

It’s always a treat when female Spizzy fans show luv and send candid pics especially for us.  I applaud the ladies around the world who toss their bras, thongs and booty shorts into our ring. Rest assured, the Thirst Mob appreciates your displays of exhibitionism.  Oftentimes I post these at The Spizzy Fan Page but many of them are too hot for Facebook, so now they’ll receive airplay right here on my lawless turf.

The photo above was sent to me by Veronica.  She’s got a real pretty face but at this moment, we’ll focus on her shapely bottom and juicy thighs.

Next up, we have a photo I like to call Boobs & Buds…

This gem was sent by Lady Lagno from Marseille, France.  Shout-out to our mutual homegirl, Lady QB.  In fact, big-ups to my man Marto Officiel, Radio Kondze and the entire French Connection.

Speaking of boobs…

Our ASSassin from Croatia, Kyrah Valentić, always reps for the cause.  She’s even gotten her friends into the act, as you can see in this pic.  Kyrah and her crew spent a good portion of summer vacationing at the Croatian Sea.

My folk in Croatia know how to have fun. Salute to the homie Kristijan Valentak a.k.a. Psycho; that’s him with a handful of ass in the pic above.  When he parties, he goes all out.  I can’t wait to visit Croatia… chances are I may not come back.

For the grand finale we return to France.  This awesome photo set was submitted by a French hottie named Imene.  Her very lucky boyfriend took these shots.  I think these pics close out this post nicely…

Thanks to all the sexy women who share their pics with us; we respectfully salute you.

Don’t be shy, ladies.  If you think you have what it takes to be immortalized at The Spizzy, email your photos to kilo_ki@yahoo.com.  Your booty could be the next one we worship here, so go for the gusto.

Previously posted:

SPREAD THE RELIGION

EVERYTHING IS ZEN

RESPECT THE HOOTERS

WE ARE THE WORLD

TEE PARTY

SERMON BY BLACK PACINO

If you’ve hung around The Spizzy long enough, then you’re familiar with my bootylicious friend Kyrah Valentić from Croatia.

Kyrah is taking a much deserved vay-kay near the beautiful Croatian Sea.  She sent the photo above to let me know that even when she’s in chill mode, she’s spreading our religion.

See, if I’m The Godfather of The Spizzy, then Kyrah is High Priestess… the General of our Croatian Chapter.  When it comes to Booty Love, Kyrah is one of the few ASSassins to match my dedication.  Her blog, brilliantly dubbed Ass is the Center of the Universe, is proof.

When she isn’t rockin her uniform, Kyrah still finds creative ways to rep the cause.  Once, she wrote “Spizzy” on a yellow post-it and slapped it on her luscious backside.

This time, she scrawled it across her chest.

Yeah, she’s crazy… but sane people bore me.

There’s an overabundance of hate in the world and love is a precious commodity, so when Kyrah gives my blog a salute it makes my day.  Right now, I’m burning a spliff of Purple Kush in her honor… y’know, cuz she looks so hot in that purple athletic top.

Speaking of love (and Kush)…

Girls Gone Weed also showed The Spizzy love with a nice lil’ article at their site (“He Likes Big Butts And He Can Not Lie”).  Indeed, it was in Spring. But viewer traffic trickles down from that post on the reg and I never formally thanked them here.  They know the deal, though: I Luv Mah Gurlz [^_^] <3

Shout-out to all who support The Spizzy… especially the pretty, curvy, busty, bodacious ones.  You are appreciated.

*Salutes*

Archives: SPIZZY TEES

WORDS BY BLACK PACINO

PHOTOS BY LIZZY BORDEN

Now that’s what you call a quadruple-double.

Once I saw this fantASStic photo, there was no question it would be posted here.  This was taken on the set of an upcoming adult film called Attack of the Ass Munchers, directed by Lizzy Borden.  From left to right, we have the buns of Annie Cruz, Phoenix Marie, Nyomi Banxxx and Tara Lynn Foxx.  A formidable line-up of diverse shapes, sizes and colors.

The rest of these photos are below the jump and they’ve really piqued my interest in this flick.  I don’t know the deTAILS  of the plot, BUTT it probably features exclusive girl-on-girl action with plenty of rimming and ass-eating… it’s possible a dildo or strap-on device will be tossed in for good measure.

What else is there to say except… bon appétit.

WORDS BY BLACK PACINO

Some posts are like shoot-outs: they can pop off at any moment.

I was scrollin’ through my Twitter timeline when I found these jewels amongst the rubbish.  My favorite model, 6-foot-tall wonder woman Keani Cochelle, posted a bunch of photos from a SHOW Magazine party that took place the other night.  Before she left for the shindig, Keani put on a show of her own… in front of the mirror.  As the saying goes, “If you got it flaunt it” and Keani certainly has a statuesque body worth admiring.

Her modeling work is top-notch and being that she’s flawless, it’s virtually impossible for Keani to produce a bad picture.  But it takes confidence for a model to abandon the safety net of Photoshop and toss their candid cards on the table.   Ms. Cochelle has nothing to fear… she’s the hottest thing walkin’ on two thick, well-toned legs.

More of these outstanding photos below the jump.

The woman in the photo above with Keani is celebrity hairstylist Quincy Lynn.  These candid shots are fire but Keani’s other work is equally impressive.  The magnificent photo below, shot by Donnell Marsh, is a mere taste of what Keani Cochelle brings to the table.

I can’t wait until WWW.OFFICIALKEANICOCHELLE.COM is fully operational… killa photo sets like this one will be posted there for our viewing pleasure.  Until then, follow her at Twitter.com/Keani_Cochelle for updates and other goodies.  The look of your Twitter timeline will drastically improve with Keani Cochelle on it, trust me.

Also check out Keani’s new, incredibly sexy photos (shot by ace-photographer Frank Hotsauce) at DynastySeries.com.  She gets better with each photo shoot, as if that’s possible.  This latest set of pictures is the truth.  And they come with a video!

Go to DynastySeries TV: Keani Cochelle.

Previously posted:

KEANI COCHELLE IS SUPER-SEXY IN PZI JEANS

KEANI COCHELLE-CENTER OF ATTENTION

The Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Mavericks 2 nights ago… but their city still scored a victory.

Last night, shapely bombshell Bria Myles hosted a celebrity pool paty in Oklahoma City.  Her co-host was Blonde Baller, a  pretty contestant on VH1′s junk-food shows I Love Money and Real Chance of Love.

Before Bria went to the party, she tossed up a few pics on Twitter to tease us.  She’s one of the few models who actually looks the same in-person as she does in magazines.  No Photoshop special-effects are necessary for these Twitpics, she’s solid from head-to-toe.  This why I need a private jet, cuz I would’ve bolted from NYC to OKC with the quickness.

More flicks below the jump.

That’s Bria and Blonde Baller about to do their thing.  Ebony and ivory in perfect harmony, that’s whassup.  Let’s have a look at Bria’s avi on Twitter.  As you can see, not much is lost in translation…

Unreal.  So how does Ms. Myles keep her frame looking this remarkable? Discipline and intense exercise.  Maintaining a body like this is a labor of love…

Twitter, you have become my favorite social network.

And God bless whoever invented the camera phone.

Previously posted:

BRIA MYLES & COCO: BLACK LINGERIE BY SHOW

WORDS BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LAUREN LUNA LTD.

This year’s Custom Ladies Calendar, created by acclaimed artist Lauren Luna, makes the wall above my desk look so much better.  Ms. Luna is not one to waste time, so this past weekend production began for Custom Ladies 2012: The Masterpiece Edition.  Judging from these behind-the-scenes flicks taken at the photo shoot, “masterpiece” isn’t just part of the calendar’s title… it’s also a prophecy.

With knockouts like Kaylee Baker (pictured above), Jen “Thai Exotic” Ingram, Zuri Latrice and Nita “Cash” Deveraux among the cast, Custom Ladies 2012 is destined for greatness.  The sequel sticks to the original recipe: Incredibly hot female models rockin fresh custom sneakers hand-painted by Luna.  If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Lauren Luna is a friend to The Spizzy and she can count on us to keep you aware of all new developments.  Still, you should follow Custom Ladies on Facebook and Twitter.  There are plenty of goodies to be seen.  In the meantime, the exclusive photos under the hood should give you something to look forward to.

This is how it went down behind the scenes (heavy emphasis on “behind”).  The young ladies who strutted their stuff at the shoot are insanely attractive but more importantly, they’re consummate professionals.  The  production staff was in-sync to keep things running smoothly.  The final product is gonna be awesome.

Listed below in order of appearance: Kaylee Baker (Ms. December), hairstylist Rimmy Sparkles with Kaylee Baker, makeup artist Olivia Moss with Jen Ingram (Ms. May), Paula Douglas (Ms. March), Jen Ingram in 2 photos, Kaylee Baker, Zuri Latrice (Ms. April) and the final 2 photos are of Nita Deveraux (Ms. November).

Click the pics to enlarge.

Be sure to cop Custom Ladies 2012: The Masterpiece Edition when it drops.  Believe me when I say it’s worth the price of admission.  365 days worth of dymes.

No matter what season, every month is HOT!

Links of interest:

LAUREN LUNA OFFICIAL WEBSITE

TWITTER.COM/LAURENLUNALTD

TWITTER.COM/CUSTOMLADIES

Previously posted:

THE 2011 CUSTOM LADIES CALENDAR

INTRO BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO

PHOTOS BY DONNELL MARSH OF URBAN SOUL SUITE

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… except for these finely-crafted photos of a midnight rendezvous between models Sadé Moné and Curt Kingston.  They’re a picture-perfect couple and Donnell Marsh, who elevates his creative genius with each shoot, captures this intimate moment in classic film-noir style.

The models have undeniable chemistry, the compositions are well-executed and the vibe is cinematic.  It’s fitting that this tale of Sin City romance find a home at The Sin City of blogs.  Speaking of cinema, Donnell also shot a hot video clip as a companion piece to the pics.

More of these elegant pics and video below the jump.

The video is a perfect way to cap this off. Big shout-out to Urban Soul Photography for blessin’ me with this conceptual and high-quality artwork.

Links of interest:

SADÉ MONÉ ON TWITTER [@HONEYB_SOSWEET]

SADÉ MONÉ AT MODELMAYHEM

SADÉ MONÉ ON FACEBOOK

SADÉ MONÉ YOUTUBE CHANNEL

CURT KINGSTON AT MODELMAYHEM

TWITTER.COM/URBANSOULPHOTOG

URBAN SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY ON FACEBOOK

URBAN SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY ON YOUTUBE

Previously posted:

KENDALL BRUTON: RED PUMPS, TASTY CAKES

MICHELLE AMARA IN THE RAW

MS. YADA AT THE BEACH

KEANI COCHELLE IS SUPER SEXY IN PZI JEANS

GRATITUDE BY PACINO718

“The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph”-Randy Savage

It all makes sense now.

According to publicity-starved pastor Harold Camping, the world was supposed to end yesterday, March 21st 2011.  Since I’m shittin away time at this blog, Armageddon obviously hasn’t happened just yet.  Pastor Camping’s empire raked in $18.3 million in donations leading up to the Rapture date, so I thought he was nothing more than a corrupt-but-brilliant charlatan.

On March 20th 2011,  the day before the scheduled Rapture, we lost one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time.  Randy “Macho Man” Savage was killed in a car accident.  Of all the celebrity deaths that have occurred recently, Macho Man’s passing hit me the hardest.  He was my favorite wrestler back in the day with his unmatched style, trash-talk and charisma.

I don’t shed many tears but as I watched this insane promo featuring Macho Man, Sensational Sherri and Tiny “Zeus” Lister, my eyes got a lil’ misty.

Once I found the crazy picture posted above, this weekend’s turn of events came into focus.  The Rapture really was about to go down but Randy Savage left this Earth to save us.  He gave Jesus an elbow drop from the top rope of Heaven and prevented Doomsday.  As much as his death saddened me, now I understand why.  Thank you, Macho Man.  You’ll always be my hero… you made my childhood so much more fun.

And to the humorless souls who think I’m clowning a dead icon, understand that sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from crying.  R.I.P. Randy Savage.

OOOHHHHHH YEEEAAAAAAH!

WORDS BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO

PHOTOS BY DONNELL MARSH FOR URBAN SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY

When I received these pics, I couldn’t wait to post them.

Kendall Bruton a.k.a. Miss KB is an African-American/Creole model from California.  Her measurements are fantastic: 36-29-46… I punched the keys with emphasis when I typed “46.”  That equates to a big, beautiful backyard.  Kendall’s pretty face is the cherry on top of a thick and curvy milk-chocolate shake.  Thighs like these don’t grow on trees.

Some of the baddest new models in the game are shooting with Urban Soul Photography and Miss KB made the best of her session.  This photo set is going to earn her a lot of new admirers, so let’s get to it.

Get your maple syrup & butter… then peep the stacked-up cakes below.

Links of interest:

TWITTER.COM/KENDALLBRUTON

FACEBOOK.COM/KENDALLBRUT1

MISS KB ON MODELMAYHEM

TWITTER.COM/URBANSOULPHOTOG

URBAN SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY ON FACEBOOK

URBAN SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY ON YOUTUBE

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MICHELLE AMARA IN THE RAW

MS. YADA AT THE BEACH

KEANI COCHELLE IS SUPER SEXY IN PZI JEANS

WORDS BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO

PHOTOS BY DONNELL MARSH OF URBAN SOUL SUITE

Whoever dreamed up the concept of nude beaches had women like Michelle Amara in mind. Bodybuilding competitions, bikini battles and Lingerie Football are a few ways the Californian fitness model keeps her frame cellulite-free.

My man Donnell Marsh of Urban Soul Photography did a hot & heavy shoot with Ms. Amara, centered around a pool table.  When a top-shelf model and brilliant photographer team up, this kind of magic happens.

Donnell anointed me with the task of placing these gems.  In some pics Michelle is lingerie-clad and in others she’s butt-naked; so like King Solomon, I split them in half.

The lingerie pics went to a boss I highly respect: John Gotty of The Smoking Section, one of the most popular and well-written sites in Hip-Hop.  You can view those safe-for-work pics HERE.

The not-safe-for-work pics are at The Spizzy.  Unlike Gotty, who’s been interviewed in Respect Magazine and sponsors the likes of Freddie Gibbs & Yelawolf, I have nothing to lose.

Peep the photos and bonus video below the jump.

The video is a nice touch, eh? But it ain’t over, Thirst Mob.

Go and check out Michelle’s mouthwatering lingerie pics at THE SMOKING SECTION.

The photo below is a mere sample of the treats you’ll see there.

Tell Gotty I sent ya’.

Links of interest:

URBAN SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY ON FACEBOOK

TWITTER.COM/URBANSOULPHOTOG

INTRO BY PACINO718

PHOTOS BY DARRELL FRANCIS

“Friends, how many of us have them? / Friends, ones we can depend on?”

Whodini sang those lyrics back in 1984 on their hit-single “Friends,” a song that’s relevant today.  Although haters report my pics to Facebook, I still have dependable homies.  Photographer Darrell Francis, the H.N.I.C. of Purple City Dreamgirls, is one of those stand-up dudes.  Darrell sent me photos of  Brittain “Bugatti” Allen, the latest addition to his seemingly endless line-up of hotties.

True to her namesake, Ms. Bugatti has a sleek and well-rounded chassis… not to mention a luxurious rear bumper worthy of tailgating.  Man, I would love to take her for a test drive.  For the time being, I’ll have to window-shop like I do every year at the Auto Show.  She looks expensive.

High-five to Darrell for letting me post this photo set a.k.a. The Blush Series.  They’re soaked in a purple haze, like my vision after a blunt of Grape Kush.  Go below the jump and check out the rest (click the photos to enlarge them).

Links of interest:

TWITTER.COM/BRITTAINBUGATTI

PURPLECITYDREAMGIRLS.NET

DARRELL FRANCIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Previously posted:

PURPLE CITY’S ANDREA LEE IN A FISHNET BODYSUIT

PURPLE CITY DREAMGIRLS: SWEET PEA

PURPLE CITY DREAMGIRLS: SWEET NAE & ASHANTI

DIAMOND STOPS THE SHOW

WORDS BY BLACK PACINO

PHOTOS BY GLAMOUR XPOSURE

VIDEO BY LAST SHOT MEDIA

Sleek, sexy Colombian model Lina Margarita is no stranger to The Spizzy.  We met at the XOTIC Auto Show in New Jersey, which took place during EXXXOTICA 2010.  I snapped photos of Lina gettin freaky with a tricked-out car and of course, those hot & heavy pics were posted here, much to the delight of my viewers.  She and I have been cool ever since.

Wall Street brokers may want to invest in Ms. Margarita because her stock is rising.  Homegirl puts in work; that’s why she’s covered much so ground in a short time, with features at Daily Hot Chick, GGurls and RIX Magazine.  Yesterday, Lina blessed me with new photos from her “Cheetah Shoot” with Glamour Xposure Photography.  Very enticing.

Go below the jump and have a look-see.  Also included is a short-but-sweet video by Last Shot Media featuring  Ms. Margarita.

Links of interest:

OFFICIALLINA.COM

TWITTER.COM/OMGITZLINA

LINA MARGARITA ON FACEBOOK

GLAMOUR XPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY

Previously posted:

PORN CARS: THE XOTIC AUTO SHOW

EXXXOTICA NEW JERSEY 2010: HORNDOG’S PILGRIMAGE

SALUTE BY KHALID STRICKLAND a.k.a. BLACK PACINO

Today, on the 14th anniversary of his death, my wake & bake was dedicated to Biggie Smalls.  The White Haze conjured up memories of a hometown hero.

I grew up in the Fort Greene-Clinton Hill area of  BK; the same neighborhood where Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. is from (his block was near the borderline of Bed-Stuy).  He and I have many mutual friends.  In fact, Biggie gave an R.I.P. shout-out to my stepbrother Kymo in the Ready To Die liner notes.  My other brother Marlo and Lil Kim’s brother are best friends.  When Marlo came home from his bid, he reunited with Kim and went on tour with her.

Long before B.I.G. became a legend, I’d see him at the chicken shack on Fulton and greet him with a nod of respect.  We ain’t know each other but we recognized one another from the hood and it was all bueno.

My homegirl dream hampton, journalism O.G. and prestigious filmmaker, was a very close friend to Biggie.  Circa ’94, dream let me hear a rough, unmixed copy of Ready To Die given to her by the highly-skilled rapper himself.  She had it on cassette and it wouldn’t be released until months later.  After intently listening to every banger, including a few songs that never made the final cut, I emphatically stated:

“This is one of the best albums I’ve ever heard in my whole fuckin’ life.”

I knew that I had just witnessed something groundbreaking and special.

When Biggie was gunned down in 1997, it hit us particularly hard.  Me and my ex-girlfriend sat in Fort Greene Park all day after we got the news, holding back tears and burning countless L’s.  One of the saddest, yet most electrifying moments in Brooklyn’s history was when Biggie’s funeral procession rolled through the hood.

And now, before the clock strikes midnight, I’ma spark up some more bud for The Notorious One.  White Haze for Frank White.  Only the best for Brooklyn’s Finest.  Puff puff salute.