Congrats to the Boston Celtics!!!!

That was one hell of a game and one hell of a season. I haven't witnessed anything so magical in sports, since my Sixers made the Finals in 2001. Last night was PERFECT, like the ending of a good movie. I am so happy for KG, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, Doc Rivers, and PJ Brown. Damn, Eddie House is a NBA Champion and Scot Pollard. How many teams have these guys been on? LOL. Rajon Rondo was killin it last night. It was absolutely wonderful. Like I said PERFECT. If anybody remembers KG's Beyond the Glory or knows his story, you can't help but be happy as shit for this man:)

Paul showed why he's the Truth, like damn, he was suffering being the lone ranger and having to take the weight of carrying a team for years. Now he's a champion and Finals MVP.

Jesus Shuttlesworth, he was making it rain on them Lakers.

And the look on Kobe Bryant's face....Priceless. I hope he gets home and looks at the three he already has. It's hard being the lone ranger. The West Finals against the Spurs was their championship series.

All this talk of him winning without Shaq, didn't make sense to me. Shaq had help in Miami, that's why he won. Now Kobe needs some experienced help. Maybe the Lakers will remember this feeling and come back next year.

All I want now is for teams to stop trading away great players because they ask for some help! A.I was the lone ranger for years and dude is only 6 feet. He needed help dammit!!!

Soul Food: The Final Season on DVD

Soul Food, the critically acclaimed Showtime series that took four years to release Seasons 2 through 5, will have its final season available on DVD on July 8th.

For those that are confused, and thought there were 5 or 6 seasons because of those long breaks in between, the episodes from 2001-2002 are Season 2 and 2002-2003 are Season 3. What would have been Season 4 is available on Season 3. The final 14 episodes are on The Final Season.

On the July 8th, a Soul Food Box Set will also be available for purchase with all 74 episodes, with no special packaging or extras, just shrink wrapped.

Definitely worth the purchase, you can't fully appreciate it edited for BET.

Get Out Of The Dark Ages....Start a Home DVD Library

::My Dream Home Theater::

(Just a photo to support this blog!!!)

I just finished watching a news report on the high costs of going to the movies. It runs a family of 3 about $45. Popcorn has gone up .50 to a $1, and so has the price of admission.

The report suggested that more people start turning to renting or Movies On-Demand.

Both of the options are a bad idea and a waste of money when compared to investing in a Home DVD Library.

Just this past week, I went to Wal-Mart and purchased 9 movies for $45. Titles such as "Thelma & Louise", "Stand By Me", "8 Mile", and tons of other titles were available 2 for $10. (I'm rebuilding my library from VHS).

No its not "Sex and the City" or the new Indiana Jones, but come this Fall, these movies will be $19.95 or less, and they will be yours to watch when you want. You don't have to wait for HBO to show it over and over again. And you won't have a monthly bill with no say on what you want to see.

For those that turn to bootleg movies, you are also wasting your money. Be patient its worth it. What's three months for a good picture and a movie you will treasure.

The downside to building a collection is you can't waste money on B.S movies. So you won't purchase "The Cookout" for example, but you may pick up "Soul Plane" for $5, but not $10.

I have my own quirky process in buying DVDs, and my library nows consists of over 300 titles that I've purchased since converting to DVD's in 2005. Each is a great movie and the majority cost me around $10.

I don't understand why more people don't do the same, its way cheaper than going to the movies, cable/satellite, or renting.

If television is your primary source of entertainment, its definitely time to start creating a home library with quality films, especially if you have a home theater system.

For tips and suggestions on how to get started, hit me up at hiphopmoguls@gmail.com!

3rd ANNUAL C-WEBB'S BADA BLING CELEBRITY WEEKEND:: JULY 25-27, 2008

Looking for something to do this summer!!!

Join the Chris Webber Foundation in Las Vegas for its 3rd Annual Bada Bling Celebrity Weekend, July 25-27, 2008 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

All proceeds benefit The Chris Webber Foundation.

This year's events include:
Friday, July 25 - Celebrity Poker Tournament & Welcome Party
Saturday, July 26 - Celebrity Golf Challenge & Bada Bling Soiree

Tickets on Sale Now!!!

For More Information visit http://www.cwebbsbadabling.com/

2008 AllState "Be Reel" Film Contest

Attention to all filmmakers, the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is accepting submissions for the 2008 AllState Beyond February "Be Reel" Film Contest. To participate you must show in :15 to :90 seconds how Community helps people achieve success. For additional info and to submit an entry form visit www.ABFF.com. Deadline is June 17th.

The American Black Film Festival will take place August 7-10 in Los Angeles.

Looking Forward to the NBA Finals!!!!

As the NBA Finals tip off in two days, I have to admit for the first time in four years, I'm excited.

Just to see Kobe and Kevin Garnett, the two high school players that should have went college for at least a year or two, compete for a NBA Championship is quite an event within itself.

This should should shut down the High School to NBA Debate. When you got it, you got it. Although there are the Kwamé Browns and Leon Smiths, but college basketball wouldn't have made a difference.

Looking back I realize that Kobe and Kevin were held to a different standard, they weren't allowed anytime to grow without criticism. Their mistakes, inability to lead a team were never attributed to the fact hey these guys were young. Now at 29 and 31 respectively, this is the time that most players lead their teams to championships. This is when it all comes together.

Most importantly, you need to right players around you, which both of them have now.

So who I do I think is going to win? I can't say because it will kill it for me. I want to see Kobe win a championship without Shaq, but I want to see Boston win a championship. So either scenario will work for me.

Shaq offered a few words about his former teammate that I wanted to share.

"He's been great all year. He was great in the playoffs and he's showing everyone what he's made of. He's on the verge of being the latest great one with four rings.
"He's come a long way. All I can say is, I'm happy for him. And I'm proud of him."

(Read Full Article by Stephen A. Smith on ESPN)

The Billionaire Universities

Yahoo! Finance had an interesting article about the colleges that produce the most billionaires. Of course, Harvard was ranked #1, with 50 billionaires receiving degrees a list that includes New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Stanford was #2, with 30, Nike founder Phil Knight among them.

The University of Pennsylvania came in #3 and includes Donald Trump. NYU received the honor of having five dropouts become billionaires.

So what makes certain schools more likely to be a billionaire factory than others? Networking and the reputation of the school.

One thing for sure, all of the people on the list are entrepreneurs. So don't think working for others is going to make you a billionaire, you have to be willing to take risks, no matter what school is on your list of credentials.

Read: Is Grad School Really Worth It?

An HHM Andy Rooney Moment: I Believe In Miracles???....

or should I say the back room where votes go to die and the next president is already chosen...

I was never going to change my support in order to be popular or to fit in with the herd. I've wanted Hillary Clinton in office since 2000 before I even heard of Barack Obama.

I still do!!!

Some lessons to be learned: Quitting when you have people depending on you, is for losers. Quitting when you're still winning is for losers. Showing your support for someone, then jumping ship because everybody else did is for losers.

Oh and I've also learned that sexism is bigger than racism. I got a double whammy, I always thought it was the other way around.

Don't let channel zero be your only source of information and then hold a conversation repeating everything you heard from the idiot box.

I received an interesting fact from Hill's campaign in a email from Hillary Clinton: "I've won more votes than anyone running for the Democratic nomination in the history of our party. I've won states that will total 308 electoral votes in November -- more than enough to carry the general election. And it is critical that we make certain the more than 2 million voters in Florida and Michigan are heard."

Of course, the email ended in asking for a contribution to push through the final three races but I was really impressed to read that. So I just wanted to share that with everyone. Despite what you're hearing on the idiot box, the race isn't over until every vote is counted including Florida and Michigan, lol! That's what Hillary said.

DWade Buys His Mom A Church

These are the type of stories that should be on the front page. Not the DUI's or paternity tests.

Dwyane Wade made his mother's dreams come true yesterday when they cut the ribbon for her new church. Jolinda Wade had her share of life's ups and downs but has made a complete turnaround.

(Read the Full Story)

In case you missed it (I know I did until I received an email to buy tickets today), DWade has partnered with Miami Heat teammate, Alonzo Mourning for his annual charity event now called Zo's Summer Groove Introducing D. Wade. Festivities will take place July 9-13 in Miami. For more information log onto www.zsg.com.

Rapper's Delight: Louis XIII Black Pearl Magnum

We all know the role hip hop plays in marketing luxury goods to those of us that can't afford to indulge. At least it gives us something to aspire to.

I remember the first time I heard about Louis XIII. DMX was on the radio talking about buying a glass for around $1500 at the Four Seasons (don't quote me this was a few years ago). Must be nice!!!!

So I guess we can expect to see some lyrical references of this latest edition. I just wish these artists would wise up and work out an endorsement deal or two instead of writing free jingles that costs them millions of dollars that could be in their pockets.

Here's the deal on the Black Pearl Magnum in case you're looking to purchase, lol!

From RobbReport.com

"The House of Remy Martin is offering 300 connoisseurs the chance to purchase a limited-edition of Louis XIII―dubbed the Black Pearl Magnum ―a rare Grande Champagne cognac aged in a specially crafted singular oak barrel. The cognac is presented in a handcrafted Baccarat black crystal decanter as a tribute to the signature Louis XIII decanter, which was originally modeled on a metal flask found in the Cognac region of France in 1569. For those craving just a taste, the Plaza in New York City and the St. Regis in Washington, D.C., have purchased the first two bottles and will begin selling them by the glass later this month. A bottle of Louis XIII de Rémy Martin Grande Champagne cognac will sell for $32,000, with the Baccarat decanter. The St. Regis will offer glasses for $1,926―the cost pays homage to the year the St. Regis opened in
Washington, D.C." - Alexandra Foster

TMZ: Suge Knight Knockout

This is why cell phone cameras are no longer a luxury but a necessity. I would have never believed this if I didn't see it. Daaammmmnnnn!!!!
Times have indeed changed.

TMZ has photos of the man that laid the punch and he's only 5'10 173 pounds. Suge is 6'3, 315lbs.

I just never thought I would see the day. My OG Hip Hop Mogul laid out on the floor like Debo after Craig whooped his ass.

This is why people over 35 need to stay out of the club.

View the TMZ Knockout Photo Gallery

Basketball Hall Of Fame Class of 08 Announced

Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing, and Adrian Dantley were voted in as players.

Others will include: Pat Riley, Dick Vitale, coach Cathy Rush (why is there always just one woman?) and Detroit Pistons owner, William Davidson.

The class will be inducted on September 5 in Springfield, Massachusetts, home of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, where I've been dying to visit for years.