RIP Martin Luther King Jr. (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) (BLOG)

As a 25 year-old man with many friends, family and fans from many different races, words cannot truly describe the admiration and gratitude I have towards the sacrifices that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made during his lifetime to allow me and many others throughout the world to pursuit our dreams. As we celebrate his life and pay respects today, it saddens me to see how many people use this man's life to promote their website, nightclub promotional flyers, etc. I feel like there are many young people of all races who feel the way I do, maybe not. As a man who has been exposed to many different cultures and ethnicities, I feel a sense of embarrassment when MLK and many other leaders that have dedicated their lives to influence the way we live today are used for monetary gain. As a generation, I know we are better than that and I definitely know we owe way more to the leaders who came before us. I'll do my part, will you? #MYOL

- #HMIC (@TheOtherJayMYOL)

#HMIC: Don't Let Facebook Control How You Express Yourself (BLOG) (January 8th-14th)

" What happened to real books? Real book or fake book, facebook or in your face you book ... it? Backing it up or frontin, if its too real, its nothin ... look its ... like, if it never happened, its happening, if it did it didn't happen, suddenly I'm rapping, this is where the game took it ?... Its back to real books, see you in your face, look just ... #MYOL "

Here is a poem I put together on Monday, January 9, 2012 to vent my frustration after Facebook let me know that I could no longer post blogs from this URL after consistently posting them every week for a year. I am a fan of Facebook and think it is a very fun and interactive social network when it is used in moderation. I was part of the original Facebook users, when it was for college students only but these days you can find everyone from you 10 year old niece to your grandmother on the network now. I am not writing this blog to bad mouth Facebook because in reality it is just a social network and what is relevant in my life has nothing to do with "The Social Network". I am simply documenting my journey as aspiring entertainment mogul in a time where social networks and the internet is a major part of the game. You could say the approach in the poem is angry and aggressive, it is, but not towards Facebook but towards those who use it as the catalyst to their brand. I am not sure if the social network did not like the consistent blog posting or someone may have reported my account for simply tagging them with my posts. Regardless, neither the social network or its staff will control HOW and WHEN I will express my life and lifestyle. Leaders and trendsetters in the past never needed it but these days its like if its not on Facebook its not relevant. I have been able to capitalize off the promotion and networking from Facebook long before I started blogging and I will continue, but it WILL not discourage me from showing this brand to the world in an in your face and authentic way. This will only increase the power behind the #MYOL movement and help me do exactly that by re-strategizing my use of the network to create history. The moral of the story is, never get discouraged! There is more than just one lane to the promise land. As long as you focus and persevere you can make your own lane! Follow me! (@makeyourownlane)

- #HMIC (@TheOtherJayMYOL)

#MsLMstatus: Beyonce Births First Child; Daughter, Blue Ivy Carter (BLOG) (January 8th-14th)

Having a child is a blessing, one that I have yet to experience although it is on my mind a lot as a 25 year old man. As a man, I will never experience the feeling of the news that a life is growing inside my body, the 9 months of pregnancy or the birth itself (which I am fine with). I can only imagine the emotions, thoughts and concerns that run through every woman's mind during the whole process from beginning to end and I have so much appreciation for females and what they have to endure. Beyonce Knowles is not just a woman but a superwoman. As a legendary artist, entreprenuer, wife of the most powerful man in Hip Hop and much more she can now add mother to her titles. There has been a lot of speculation about her pregnancy, her newborn has been called many names and pictures mocking the baby have surfaced as well. With all that a woman goes through with the blessing of pregnancy, its unfortunate that we live in a world today where many people do not respect privacy. Blue Ivy Carter, is music and entertainment royalty. Speculation will be put to rest when she grows up and continues to carry on the legacy of her parents and as her father says in his new song "Glory" dedicated to her ... "Get ready for part two/a younger, smarter, faster me/So a pinch of Hov, a whole glass of Bey"

- #HMIC (@TheOtherJayMYOL)

#MYOL News: T.I. & Tiny - The Family Hustle (Episode 6) (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th)

#MYOL News: LeBron James Wants Students To Stay In School (PSA Campaign VIDEO) (January 8th-14th)

#MYOL News: RZA On Chelsea Lately (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th)

Hip Hop: Jay-Z ft Blue Ivy Carter - Glory (January 8th-14th) #Brooklyn #NYC

Hip Hop: Common - Raw (VIDEO) & Stay Schemin (RMX) (Drake Diss) (January 8th-14th) #Chi-Town #Midwest

Hip Hop: Phonte - Dance In The Reign (January 8th-14th) #NC #3rdCoast

Hip Hop: Termanology & Easy Money ft. REKS and Artisin - Derilict (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th) #MA$$ #FarEast

Hip Hop: Stizzy Starks & Gutta Butta - Lost In The Hustle (Jan 8th-14th) #Lawtown #MA$$ #FarEast

Hip Hop: Brook (FN) - Show Of Hands (January 8th-14th) #MA$$ #FarEast

Hip Pop: Chris Webby (#XXL2012FreshmanNominee) – What I Do (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th) #CT #FarEast

Hip Pop: Tyga - Rack City (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th) #LA #WestCoast

Hip Pop: Iggy Azalea - The Last Song (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th) #Wales #Australia

R&B/Hip Pop: Mike Posner - Looks Like Sex (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th) #Detroit #Midwest

NBA: Mavericks Visit President Obama At The White House & Dirk Reaches 23,000 Point Milestone (BLOG) (January 8th-14th)

This blog is about documenting history as it happens, hence the weekly dates. As the blogosphere continues to expand and develop there are more bloggers and more blogs created every single year. 10 years ago, if I would have told you that we would have the 1st African-American President, Dirk Nowitzki would be an NBA Champion, Championship MVP and reached his 23,000 point milestone you would probably have only believed one of those predictions. In contrast it is currently 2012 not 2002 and Dirk Nowitzki is an NBA Champion, Championship MVP and has reached the 23,000 point milestone. When Dirk first entered the league he was branded the "soft foreign big man with a great jump shot". It was no secret that Dirk had skills as he has averaged over 20 ppg since his third year in the league. He surpassed the heartache of losing to the Miami Heat after being up 2-0 in the 2006 NBA Championship series as he dominated the new look Wade, James, Bosh Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Championship. He has revolutionized the way a 7-footer plays the game of basketball and has cemented his legacy as the greatest international player to ever play the game. During the times when critics said he wouldn't last or he lost his first championship series Dirk continued to work and believe in himself when no one else did. The hard work has paid off and he has revolutionized the game of basketball forever.

- #HMIC (@TheOtherJayMYOL)

NBA: Top 10 Dunks of the Week! (VIDEO) (January 8th-15th)

NBA: Battle For Los Angeles - Kobe v. CP3 (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th)

#Pointgod Watch: John Wall Flies Over John Lucas For The Dunk (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th)

#Pointgod Watch: Kemba Walker’s Sick Crossover On Brandon Knight (VIDEO) (January 8th-14th)