Hubris:  n : overbearing pride or presumption

Just a few months ago, I was a big Soulja Boy proponent.  It was a fun dance that I may or may not have attempted to perform at a good friend's birthday get together.  Sure the song reached a level of over-saturation, but it was all good in the hood; no sjb backlash that so often happens when something becomes too popular.

Then this and this happened.

On the "Hottest MC's In The Game":

"I'm Grammy-nominated.  If I look at the new list and I compare myself to all 10 of the artists and some don't add up, I'll be like, 'Wow. I should be #1 if it's right now. I'm #1."

When asked specifically about Weezy, Kanye and Jay-Z:

"Right now, yes [I'm hotter than them]."

First of all, can he even spell MC?  He's a got damn ring tone rapper, nothing more, nothing less.  Ask Mims about the hot single.  Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit, ask Young MC about one hit wonders!

Then he just digs a deeper hole, commenting on the Wu's GZA dissing him at a recent concert:

"I wouldn’t even rap against the Genius. I’d put up someone who was born in ’66 to go against the Genius so it can be a tie. He’s got like 50 years on me. I wouldn’t even associate with the Genius. [In the video] he was looking like I stole his money or something. He’s in Alaska. He’s cold. I just heard 50 Cent talking about the Genius saying he had an Impala his age. Well, that’s the Genius for you. [Laughs.] He has no choice. He got famous for five little minutes, but he had to sacrifice a relationship with Soulja Boy. Now it’s gone. I ain’t gonna be like “F the GZA” ‘cause I ain’t never met that dude. But he says, “F Soulja Boy” ‘cause he needed a buzz. Now he’s back in Alaska."

You know what, 50 Cent can talk shit.  He's done something.  Soulja Boy ain't done shit, and HE brings up 5 minutes of fame!  Your name is "Soulja Boy" for Christ's sake.  This fool makes me furious... and it's all because he and everyone around him have blown this dude's ego up off ONE SONG.  The GZA has made CLASSICS, influencing the entire game.  Do the goddamn knowledge.

The hilarious part is... "He had to sacrifice a relationship with Soulja Boy".  Are you fucking kidding me?  You think the GZA gives a got damn about a relationship with Soulja Boy?  Ridic.
What started as a -6 has festered to a -10.

Now let's talk about some positive ish!  More music:

I watched this interview with Raekwon and Cappadonna the other day, and at this point I don't remember the details, but they freestyled and probably used some willd metaphors, and Raekwon came with a new-look beard.  +3 to Rae and +1 to Capp.

I was waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyy late on Omarion's "Ice Box", but I love it.  +3.

Nahright.com also hipped me to this joint from a duo I'd never heard of, Duo Live, featuring Talib Kweli.  Hot beat, lyrics, all that.  +3 all-around for Caught Up.


Movies:

Kristin and I went to the re-release of "Michael Clayton".  A good movie.  Some complaints:  1)  Did Clooney have obvious eyeliner on the entire time?  Kristin did not notice this, so I need someone to confirm or deny.  Much of the movie is filmed as a closeup to his face, so you'll have ample time to check it out.  2)  I felt empty... incomplete... or something... at the end.  I don't really know what it was, but it was something that kept this from perfect status.  Also, it's an oddly asexual movie.  And, I've always liked Sydney Pollack, for some reason.  Summary:  Clooney, +2, Director Tony Gilroy, +3, Pollack, +2.


Basketball:



Kevin Durant gets +1 for this block.

Marvin Williams --  33 points, 7 boards, 3 steals, 2 assists, 1 block.  Love it.  A career-high for Marvin.  +3.

Johan Petro, center for the Seattle Sonics, somehow managed to rebound and go coast-to-coast Friday night for the slam!  A thing of beauty... the basketball version of the "Fat Lineman Interception".  Awesome.  +1.


Random:

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Marlo, how you gonna kill Prop Joe?  -4.  And Cheese... how you gonna rat out your own blood?  Damn homey.  -4.

Aaron McGruder, +5 for getting a Boondocks episode banned!

Finally, +1 each to Mischa Barton and Paris Hilton, just for being awesome in these photos!