time on my hands

This is street ra-dio, for unsung heroes
Ridin in they regal, tryin to stay legal
My daughter found Nemo, I found the new primo
Yeah you know how we do, we do it for the people
And the struggles of the brothas and the folks
With lovers under dope, experiment to discover hopes
Scuffle for notes, the rougher I wrote, times were harder
Went from rocky starter to a voice of a martyr
Why white folks focus on dogs and yoga
While people on the low end tryin to ball and get over
Lyrics are like liquor for the fallen soldiers
From the bounce to the ounce, its all our culture
Everyday we hustlin, tryna get them custom rims
Law we ain't trustin them, thick broads we lust in them
Sick and tired of bunchin it, I look on the bus at them
When I see them struggling, I think how I'm touchin them
The People

Common (The People)

"Practice make perfect."

That's what I keep telling myself.

I've been MIA on some of the blogs but there's a good reason. It's this game. It's what I call the UTW (ultimate time waster) . Never worry...I'll be on your blogs tomorrow. Until then...I'm gonna dedicated these next few hrs to my new addiction...my UTW...NCAA Football 09 on Xbox 360

Taking on all challengers! LOL

What about you? What is the thing that you do that you waste time on?

Hollatchaboi!!!

4 tha Fam

WELCOME TO MY WORLD

Here's my 4th of July weekend wrap-up...with pictures

On Thursday, me and the fam headed to my hometown, Florence, SC for a small family reunion. On Friday, we had a HUGE cookout at the crib. The food (sorry no pics) was great! Afterwards, I hung out with Roody and Zell. On Saturday, we got together at Timrod Park to take pictures. Afterwards, we piled into 5 cars and made the hour drive to Myrtle Beach. I had a blast down there. The kids did too. We went to dinner and then we headed back to Florence. Later that night, I linked up with Roody, Zell, and Derrick for drinks and trash talkin'. Then, on Sunday we went to Mrs12's grandmother's house in Andrews, SC. We kicked it there for a day and came back on Monday. It was a great time! I really enjoyed myself.

Now...the pics


Here is the sweetest lady to ever walk this Earth. This is my grandmother. She passed away when I was 6. I have soooo many fond memories of her. Everytime I see this picture of her I'm reminded of her sweet spirit. I know you're smiling down on the family that you created!




Here's a picture of my granddad. He passed away when I was like 2. He was a cool dude. He was a dude who was about his fashion. Peep his gear. Maaad fly. haaaaa



Here's a picture of the house that I grew up in. Not pictured is the basketball court where I honed my skills! LOL




Here's my dad. He's chillin with all of his grandkids. Taylor and Tyler (Damon's kids), Deion, Brandon, Kameron, and my niece MacKenzie (my sister Cara...not pictured)




Brandon...looking to get into something




Kameron and Brandon




Little cousin Jamison (Aja's daughter) takes a ride on her granddad's shoulders. That's my uncle. If he looks familiar to some of you sports fans, that's b/c his face is familiar. He used to play in the NFL. His name is Harry Carson. He played in the NFL for 13 years for the New York Giants. In 2006, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.




Brandon gets some ice cream




Da fam! Me, momma12, mrs12, Deion, Kameron, and Brandon




Why is Kameron pouting?




Nobody's looking




Me and Mrs12




Me, Damon, and moms




Eric, Angie, my Aunt Louise, and the kids...Arin and the twins, Kaitlyn and Lailah




Eric, Mike, Aja, Damon, Donald, Lucky, and me. We are all cousins but we're really brothers with a sister. We all grew up together. We are only cousins in name.




Momma12, my aunts (Louise and Ruth) and my uncle (not pictured...uncle Ronnie)




My aunts, uncle, Aja, Lucky, and Donald. Lucky and Donald are my "lil cousins". I still call em lil but Lucky is 6-5 and Donald is 6-4. LOL. Lucky is a sophomore at Auburn. Donald just finished grad school at Hampton and is headed for medical school at Virgina Tech this fall. I'm proud of those younginz.




I'm chasing Brandon on the beach




Mrs12 and Brandon play in the sand




Brandon is awake but Deion and Kameron are knocked out! What's wrong with this picture?





Fin

Ball till ya fall this weekend! What are you gonna do?

Hollatchaboi

one on one

Just a few days ago, I received a phone call from a brutha. He let me know that he reads my blog every day. He said that he doesn't get a chance to comment but he wanted to holla at me. He asked me if I had a few minutes to talk. No problem.

Who was the dude on the other end of the phone...Barack Obama

Barack Obama: "Whussup 12kyle? Whut's good?"

12kyle: "Chillin fam. Whut's poppin?"

Obama: "I'm out here on the campaign trail. Just taking in the sights."

12kyle: "First, I wanna thank you for calling me. I know that you're a very busy man. I have to ask you...how does it feel to be the Democratic Nominee?"

Obama: "It feels good. But this is just the first step. We're making history."

12kyle: "You WILL be the first black president. How does that make you feel?"

Obama: "Feels good. Feels really good. I've got my work cut out for me. But before I go into the White House, we WILL party like its 1999. Beleee dat!"

12kyle: "No doubt. How did it feel to defeat the Clintons?"

Obama: "I felt just like the New York Giants did when they beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. You slayed the giant when nobody gave you a chance. And that's a great feeling."

12kyle: "Is there any truth to the rumor that you will be paying off Hilary Clinton's campaign debt?"

Obama: "Ummmm."

12kyle: "C'mon, B. Keep it real with ya boy."

Obama: "Ok. I'ma keep it real with you, bruh. Will I pay off her debt? Hellllllllllllllllllz no!"

12kyle: "Why are folks hatin on Michelle?"

Obama: "They feel like they can't get to me so they'll get to the person who is closest to me. It's all good, tho. She's tougher than leather."

12kyle: "People don't know that you were a serious hoopster in high school. I'd be remissed if I didn't ask this question. Will there be a court in the backyard at the White House?"

Obama: "Beleee dat!!!"

12kyle: "Much was made by white folks about the "celebratory fists touching". Your thoughts?"

Obama: "(laughs) It's called giving somebody a pound."

12kyle: "I know that you're a music fan. What are you pumpin' right now?"

Obama: "Jay Z, Common, and Jay Dilla are heavy in rotation. And Alicia Keys, too!

12kyle: "I'm gonna read you this verse from the new NaS mixtape. The song is called Black President...

"What's the black prez thinkin' on election night
Is it how can I protect my life, protect my wife
Protect my rights. Every other president was nothing less than white
'Cept Thomas Jefferson mixed with Indian blood
And Calvin Coolegde. KKK is like whut tha fug? Loadin' they gunz up.
Loadin' up minez, too. Ready to ride. Cuz I'm ridin with my crew cuz if he dies, we do too!

But on a positive side I think Obama provides hope
And challenges all minds of all colors and races to erase the hate and try to love one another.
So many political snakes.
We in need of a break
I'm thinkin' I can trust this brother.
But will he keep it way real? Every innocent brother gets out on appeal.
When he wins, will he really, really care still?

Your thoughts...

Obama: "NaS is a deep brother. I'm not worried about anything happening to me. I have a nation that has my back. And much like he said...they are ride or die. LOL. Seriously, don't worry bout me. I'm good.

12kyle: "I know that you're a huge sports fan."

Obama: "Of course. You know that I support the Chicago teams. Right now, the Cubs are doing well in baseball. And don't sleep on the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. They just drafted Derrick Rose. The buzz in the city is back."

12kyle: "Sup with the gas man? I mean, it's a gazillion dollars to fill up."

Obama: "Hang in there, bruh. Lemme get in office and I GOT U! Dats my word!"

12kyle: "Fa sho. One last question before you get outta here. We talk about CHANGE. Have you noticed that McShame been bitin yo style."

Obama: "Just plain haters. I don't let it bother me. Haters never win...and winners never hate."

12kyle: "Aight, fam. Be easy."

Obama: "One love."

12kyle: "One"