Mogul Steeze • Don Cheadle Replaces Terrance Howard as War Machine

Thank God someone got some sense and replaced Terrance Howard with the much cooler Don Cheadle as Rhoadie/War Machine. I just couldn't see Terrance in the armor suit. It doesn't even come with a manbag.

Peep Dis • Common x Pharrell - Universal Mind Control Video

Pharrell as a Robot: Wasn't he one already?

DOPE.

AYO Technology • The New Mac Book Pro

Sources are not sure
if these shots are real.
At any rate
I will have it.

Guess Who's Back?!?!

I couldn't stay away.

Its been too long
I shouldn't have left you
without a dope blog to step to.

As you can see, much has changed, both in this blog and in the world.

Hope you guys like the new look. There's so much going on and I want to do with this blog. I'm taking things in more of an online magazine direction, so look forward to changes as time goes on.

Hope you're feeling the look...holla at me and let me know what you think!

Of course there's gonna gonna be more changes as time goes on, I been learning new stuff that I can apply to make this blog better.


A la Sickamore, Here is the Top 10 things I've learned while I was out.

10. Barnes & Noble is the new wikipedia for real life. Now I know why Sick calls it the University. Who knew you could get brain for the price of a banana choc Vivanno.

9. Laptops=Freedom...Yes I'm late on this one, but who cares, I'm in the game now.

8. Half up front, half on delivery. I'm sure your a boss and you got more Pringles than Homer Simpson at a SuperBowl Party and all that, but don't give me crap about how you don't have $150 til a week later for a freelance job that was "a quick flyer job."

7. Speed < Velocity.

6. You are what you get paid to do.

5. Freelance > Coprorate. Don't sell out, Sell UP. Nothing says "F-the man" like calling shots in your boxers.

4. Your network=your networth.

3. Sell Benzes, not Buckets. People will pay for quality. Even if it's a recession. Step your game up, offer clients the best, and be Firm. (Pun Intended)

2. Labels=The Republican Party. The Firm=The Democratic Party. Haters=Ralph Nader

1. Work Hard, Play hard.



It's good to be back. Mogul Steeze is in full effect again! I'm taking things in more of an online magazine direction, so look forward to changes as time goes on.

Hope you're feeling the look...holla at me and let me know what you think!

Thank God I'm Famous!!!

Big Ups to Mr Famous himself, Sickamore for the blogdrop!!!

Being a part of the Famous Firm has been amazing so far, and you best believe we got some more fo dat ass very soon!!!

2000 hits and now this...I feel like out steezing the strip right now! (;-) Courtney)

FYI, Sickamore and I will be holding meetings in LA near the end of July.

If you are looking to set it off and up your Mogul Steeze in the Industry or just want to know more about what we do at the Firm, contact me via my blog or Myspace.


•Let Me Be Your Manager!•

2000 Views & Counting!!!

I Just wanted to say thank you to all my blog fans who have made this blog so much fun. Thank you for all your comments, suggestions, and contributions that make this blog thing what it is.

For the next 2000, expect bigger and better, and definetly more steeze!

My Mogul adventures have just begun and I promise you bigger and better...

Stay Tuned!!!

Ryan Braun Needs You

Ryan Braun: Power Mogul, power hitter, power white-chocolate-jew.

He was last years NL Rookie of the Year, and is a childhood friend of mine.

Let’s do a solid for Brauny and vote him in as starter in the 2008 MLB ALL-STAR GAME.

There are only 2 days left to vote so go to here and vote 25x with as many email addresses as you can.

The minimum you should vote is for 25 votes and it takes literally 5 mins.

So go and get our boy in. He’s only 30000 votes back. Which is nothing.

Obama F. Baby x Rolling Stone

Obama F. Baby's second term on Rolling Stone.

He talks politics, iPods, and Jay-Z

Take that FoKKKs News!

Nor Cal Road Trippin

So I'm taking a trip up to the Bay Area to do a few things:


Escape LA after the Lakers lost. (It's just too much)

See Her parents. (Celtics Pride>Lakers self loathing)

Pose for my Paul Pierce Jersey Photo (IT WAS A BET!)

Make salmon. (Its GOOD)

Eat like a King. (There goes the workout plan)

Map out the Insominaks project with the Firm. (!!!)

Get a Blackberry. (Finally)

Scout talent (What??? There's none in Hollywood?!)

Hit Frisco with a vengance. (Like David Beckham-No Homo)

Spend my paycheck at Huf


More to come.

Power Couple Steeze

Damon Dash and his wife Rachel Roy just Moguled up on everyone sealing a $4 BILLION deal for her new clothing line:

According to Baller Status

Damon Dash, the man who helped Jay-Z take Roc-A-Fella Records from the streets to the corporate level, and his wife Rachel Roy announced Monday (June 16) that they've has formed a $4 billion dollar joint venture Jones Apparel Group to develop, market and license the New York-based fashion brand named after his wife.

"Both Rachel and her clothing appeal to many audiences around the world, making her a widely renowned design talent," said Dash in a statement. "Through this partnership, we will be able to explore new opportunities for Rachel Roy, the brand."

Founded in 2004, by Roy and Dash, the Rachel Roy collection embodies everything for women who embrace fashion and dress, says the company, and also adds that effortless glamour, sophistication with a modern edge.

Via the joint venture, the partners plan to further develop the successful brand through continued global expansion of the wholesale business, introduction of new product categories, and stand-alone retail stores in key U.S. and international locations.Rachel Roy will continue to lead the design, manufacturing and production of the brand.

At press time, additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.The line is currently available in the luxury department and select specialty stores, including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks, and internationally in countries such as the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, South Korea, Canada, Turkey and Indonesia.

Jigga what? Jigga WHO?

With the Live Nation Deal looking as questionable as Kobe in the Finals, Dame might have one upped his former business partner.

Props to him and his wifey rockin that power couple steeze. Dash's boo came through when his Mogul Steeze was all but evaporated.

Props to a real Mogulette who can handle the rock when the Pringles are down and come thru for a Boss.

That's the wifey steeze all real Moguls should aspire for.

AYO Technology - Blackberry 9500

Sickamore...If you had Crackberry Issues before, consider this the new Blue Magic of Smartphones.

RIM is getting its Frank Lucas on again fo-d@-ass and dropping the Verizon Exclusive Blackberry 9500.

For you all Mobile Moguls, like Marv Albert at an Amsterdam sex show, this one is all touch screen. From Downtown....YESS!

iPhones beware. Just when your 3G game was enough to make you cop, Verizon counters quietly like a well-timed Derek Fisher three and conrners the market with a better phone on a better network. Crackberries>Apples.

Props to Boy Genius Report on this one:

Version 4.6 OS
GPS navigation
HSPDA network (thats 4G, Moguls)
280Mbps Transfer Rate
Rumored Video Conference Camera on the FRONT!!!

Sorry Steve Jobs. I'll rock with the Mac Book Pro till...the next one Apple realeases with a minor, yet somehow revoultionary tweak.

As far as phones go, I need that straight Crackberry Diesel. Now I can absorb it through my fingers which makes me tingle inside.

And my lips ashy.


PS, this image may or may NOT be the actual unit, but you get the idea.

Kick Stans - Nike Court Force II Neons

Just copped these this past weekend. I must say Stepping into Tomorrow on that ass never felt so good.

Don't Thank Me, Thank My Stylist.

Quick-style post and more to come, Moguls!

Firm Biz - The Famous Firm Article in OZONE Magazine

Peep the vision for what started the New Industry in Sickamore's latest article in OZone Magazine...

When I was introduced to The Famous Firm by my good friend Sterling, I was at a point where I believed the music game, much like our country, needed a change. I had previously worked for a record company that was a shrinking pie, and that could no longer viably provide quality support for quality artists.

It failed to face the challenges artists and executives were faced with in a changing industry. Now we have an opportunity to give artists back their own destinies and bring validation back to the grind each of us have in the game.

I myself have learned so much in my short time working with The Firm, and have met some incredible artists and have had the ability to work with many inspiring individuals. I've been fortunate enough to be a part of a new company and become of this new process.

The Firm=The New Democratic Party of the Game.

Logically following, Sickamore=Obama F. Baby of the game?

Thoughts???


As Phella would say,

Peace and Firm.

Mogul Steeze - Shawn Carter

Jay-Z--Gazillionaire, King of Catergory C, Mogul Steeze Extraordinaire, and CEO of Hip Hop (Sorry Papa Rusty, you missed us with that Yoga Steeze...Don't worry, you're still a shareholder.) is doing it bigger than Warren Buffet these days.

With his Mogul Steeze higher than Gary Dourdan at Coachella, one can't help but wonder how he does it. Peep the Blueprint and read on. Future Moguls take notes.

The Corporate Takeover of Jay-Z
By JASON “JAY” MOHAWK

(CORPORATE TAKEOVER) - Last month, in a move that many should have seen coming, hip-hop mogul Shawn Carter finalized the corporate takeover of Jay-Z Inc. when he sold the remainder of the franchise to concert promoter Live Nation. After years of building up the brand called Jay-Z, Carter is doing what any smart investor would do at this point: Cashing in.

In the minds of his audience, rapper Jay-Z is the epitome of cool. “Jay’s just that dude—Period,” says Ryan Bence, 22, a senior at Arizona State University. “He is the Sinatra of our day. He’s who everyone wants to be.” Another fan, 21-year-old LaShonda Shepherd, a student at the University of Maryland, insists, “Jay is one of the few rappers now that still gives me chills. I listen to him, and I’m sucked in.” It’s that larger than life persona that has helped the entertainer gain such a devout following among hip-hop fans, and sell more than 33 million albums worldwide. But as he himself is quick to remind you, there is an important distinction between Shawn Carter and his braggadocios alter ego, Jay-Z the hip-hop star: while Shawn Carter is a businessman, Jay-Z is a business, man.

Over the years, Carter has successfully used Jay-Z’s influence as a hip-hop star to build a franchise of businesses that capitalize on the rapper’s popularity. “[Jay-Z] is a purveyor of quality and value,” says Robby Wells, chief strategy officer for Acme Content Co. “He adds value to the lives of his consumers—just like any trusted brand. Where he is different than a typical brand is that he has an extreme amount of highly valuable influence. He could easily stand on the merits of what he is famous for, but he has shot to extreme levels of success due to his influence.”...

peep The Corporate Takeover Magazine for the whole article.

The Jigganaut is unstoppable. He's got Live Nation Pringles that will last him and his family a lifetime, Rocawear is ACTUALLY wearable, and Bey is on some real Wifey Steeze right now. The stars seem to have alinged for Mr. Carter. Thank God I'm a Sagittarius like him. I got next. I'm just gonna have to pass on that 40/40 Club Vegas.

You Ain't Up on This - Did Ye Swagger-Jack?...SHO'NUFF!

For all of you late 80's & 90's babies who might be asking "Who is this nappy-headed karate-ass nigga who is biting Ye's shutter shade steeze?!?! HOW DARE HIM!" Fall back. He is the iconic villian Sho'Nuff from The movie Barry Gordy's Last Dragon, and he was one of the first to rock them!

Though he may not need writeers but might bounce ideas, he wasn't the first to come up with some fly shit like thiiiis.

Mogul Steeze - Ryan Braun

Funny the paths that life will take you. As a younger Mogul, I used to play baseball. Granted, like many of the things I put my heart into, I was good. $45 million good? Ehhh. The way the game of life played out, Ryan Braun is that good.

I've known Ryan for years. We played baseball as kids together, went to grade school together, partied, etc together. Its funny how this great game of life has these moments when people like this are in your life at times. Whether its God dangling a carrot or inspiring you to get off your ass and make it happen, you gotta thank him. Rather than hate on my dude, I'm nothing but proud of him. People often wanna hate on the success of others because they cannot visualize their own success. I read a quote today that really put it into perspective.

"Losers visualize the penalties of failure. Winners visualize the rewards of success."

Continue to work hard and visualize your success. You might wind up $45 million richer for it. Congrats Ryan. Right now, I'm visualizing Brewers suite tickets this season. Playoffs would be nice.

If I Ruled the World - Part 1

Rick James had them. Charlie Murphy had them...Rick James even said that Charlie Murphy had them. While I'm at it, Charles Manson had them too. No, I'm not talking about wild sex parties or the occasional dabbling in hard drugs. I'm talking about delusions of grandeur...mostly ones that involve world domination. Hey, let's be real--power is intoxicating, but I'd much rather get high off that than rocks. Every Mogul rules the world in some small sense. Here's a few of my thoughts. Enter the mind of a Mogul.


I would own the Lakers, and Kobe would have Won MVP a long time ago. The haters know it. They just won't show it. Either way, KG, Jesus Shuttlesworth, and Paul Pierce are gettin it in the Finals. It'll be like the 80s all over again, minus Larry Bird running his mouth and the consecutive L's year after year.


Remy Ma would be able to marry Papoose from jail. Hip Hop needs all the help it can get. Good to see a dude stand by his chick. Thug Matrimony sells better than rocks.


Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey would be sent to a deserted island...Just to see if their "love" is real.


Obama F. Baby would be President. What you think I wanna run this country? No thanks. In good corporate fashion, I'll outsource that job to Barack, throw his campaign some stacks, and enjoy the $5,000 a plate benefit dinners.

This would be me.

"50 Cent, the man who made a reported $200 million from his deal with Vitamin Water, is now said to be in negotiations with the Rupert Murdoch founded News Corp for a reported $300 million. According to ThisIs50.com, the deal would go into effect in 2009, in which News Corp would take a large stake in all aspects of the 50 Cent brand.
The deal would help launch the company’s MySpace Records, as 50 and his G-Unit roster would move under the label’s umbrella. Sources say half the deal will be in stock, in which 50 Cent would become one of the largest shareholders of News Corp.
Also under the deal, 50’s online community, ThisIs50.com, would be acquired by News Corp, his touring would be marketed through and sold via the company, and would also include a G-Unit book deal, and music publishing for 50 and the artists under his label.”

I can't stand Fif, but his Pringles must be ridiculous. Props to Bossip for the link.

That's all for now. The fact that I actually wanted to be 50 Cent for a moment just made me throw up in my mouth a little.

UPDATE: Turns out this little shenanigan was false. Good. I can go back to respecting myself, not waging beef with rappers better than me,....and using regular dental floss instead of shoelaces again.

The Weekend Update

When you're a Mogul, chances are your job consists of telling people what to do all the time ala The 4 Hour Work Week so you can make that 3 o'clock tee time with your Mogul buddies and still catch Sportcenter, or for all you Mogulettes, hit Rodeo Drive in time to make it home to watch The Hills and make fun of LC and her girlfriends...with your girlfriends. It all can get so tiring.

After a seriously productive working Saturday, what do I do? Despite the Good Lord designating the day as one of rest, I topped myself, and made it action-packed...with fun, of course.
If you haven't seen Iron Man yet, we can't be friends. Every Mogul on the planet needs to see this movie. Tony Stark is my Hero. Techno-Mogul, Billionaire, Playboy, and Alcoholic. Stan Lee stole my life story...and my Armor Suit. I'm expecting royalties stacks any day now along with my George Dubya stimulus package check. Or you can just give me that extra suit you got lyin around that Rhoady's tryna get his hands on and we'll call it even.

I also got to see my Wifey in concert...She was as amazing as ever. Ne-yo was there too, so I guess me and my date were on some secret lover shit...I knew you weren't just going "to the bathroom" right after he finished his set. It's fine. Me and Alicia were texting each other the whole show...Good thing I wrote her number down from "Diary" before they took it out of the song. I won't tell.

Shouts to the dude on rocks who was next to us. I never knew an Alicia Keys concert could be so...hyphy.

Mogul to Mogul - Sickamore

Saturday was dope. The East Coast Bauce meets the Left Coast Connect. Having the opportunity to work side by side with The Famous Firm Mogul was eye-opening, motivating & inspiring. Since joining with the Famous Firm, life has been MUCH better...hence the slogan, "Life's Better When You're Famous". I couldn't agree more.

My first round of meetings was held in Hollywood. Sick stepped fresh off the plane and met up with ya boi in the lobby of the Renaissance Hotel. Starting with Dante Basco, we got it poppin. 6 hours, 12 meetings, and several gin & tonics later, we met some great talent, came up with some great ideas, and I couldn't be more excited to be a part of these projects. The projects we have on the table are really exciting and I'm looking forward to working on all of them. Catergory C's all around. I'm very confident with the people I have working with us, and the next few months are gonna be bananas...Peel Out.

Shouts out to Dante, Rob Grimes, The Insomiaks, and Eunice...thanx for coming out.

Good lookin to Anjelica, King Blue, Curt, Ken, Ethan, Courtney, and Mary Rose. It's just the beginning...The Firm is Takin over.

Return of the Hustle - Rich Hilfiger

Guess who scored an art direction spot on the Rich Hil aka the real Billionaire Boys Club posterchild aka TOMMY HILFIGER'S son's album marketing campaign?

I'll wait for it....

You guessed it! Ya boi is hotter this month than Kobe last night at the Staples Center. Shout out to Sickamore, Sterling, and the whole Famous Firm for making that happen. Kick your feet up at the new office, Sick. Mogul Steeze is in the air.