off tha dome

random thoughts...

good to see that the price of gas is now under $3. maybe somebody can explain why it was over $3 to begin with

i laugh when i see people on facebook post about "people being in their business" but they post all of their business on facebook

the Blacklist...the best hour on tv

you can't tell from week to who the best team in the NFL is. there are no dominant teams

is it just me but i hate mass text messages. you always get 5 responses from people who you don't know.

i still want to learn to play the piano. 

two weeks ago, i finally met a good friend who i've known for over 10 yrs. Trish and I have been friends "virtually" for 10 yrs but we never met until she came to Atlanta from New York a few weeks ago. we "met" via email through her cousin and have been cool ever since. it was good hanging out with her. she's just as crazy as i thought she was. lol

liver and okra is soooooo nasty

i'm grown and i still don't understand daylight savings time

at age 25, you know what i understood about women...not much

remember when you were a kid and your parent spanked you? you cried loudly. the first thing they said was "shut up! stop crying!" ummm...how can i stop crying when you just hit me with a belt, lady?

at age 41, you know what i understand about women...not much

i wonder if leonard hubbard is still somewhere on the bass...

have you ever seen slick rick without his eye patch? i haven't

every now and then you gotta have one of those weekends where you hang out and have a good time. but your body reminds you that you are too old

i rarely eat hot dogs...and i have no reason for why i have stopped

"real recognize real...and you lookin' real unfamiliar, Grandad." - Riley Freeman

vote. i don't care who you vote for...but you should vote

my homegirl told me the other day that she knows far too many "men who want women to be sympathetic with their issues. they need to watch an Iyanla episode and work it out." <---- br="" but="" lmao="" sad="" true="">
we've always used #2 pencils. do #1 pencil or #3 pencils exist?

i found myself trying to explain to my kids why the Space Shuttle was so dope back in the day. now...it doesn't exist

i've been pleasantly surprised with the success of Dead End Sports. thanks for the support

football will always be my first love.

i still have a box filled with cassette tapes and maxi-singles. do you remember the maxi-single?

i remember when me & my boy JFresh moved to Atlanta in '97. we had a townhouse. we had a living room that had a tv...but no furniture.

Me: "Hey Sweetness."
Skyler: "I'm not no sweetness. I'm Skyler, Daddy!" LOL

speaking of Skyler, I'm still miffed that she will NOT let me do her hair. maybe she knows that i don't know how to do hair.

i really shouldn't have long distance calling on my home phone. i never even USE my home phone

2014 was supposed to be the year that i got my first tattoo. it's almost november and it still hasn't happened. smh

i don't celebrate halloween

if i could publish the daily text msgs or group messages that i get from my friends...you'd crack up

still waiting on that D'Angelo album

speaking of albums...that new Run the Jewels album (Run the Jewels 2)....fishgrease!

i love that new show...how to get away with murder

joe buck is annoying

here's a $1...can somebody give it to stacy dash so that she can buy a clue

RIP Mike Brown...your death will not be in vain

the iphone 6 plus can't go in your pocket...you have to put it in a knapsack

Deion is doing well in geometry. i'm glad because i don't remember anything about it outside of the Pythagorean theorem

all mammal

remind me to never buy white sneakers again

too cold for golf. damn!!!

peyton manning was built in a lab in France.

ebola jokes aren't funny. keep them to yourself

i want a snickers today

We Are Breaking Up!!!

Check out the 12 RADIO SHOW. The 12 RADIO SHOW is the most innovative and interactive show on Blog Talk Radio. Tune in tonight at 9pm EST as the host, 12kyle, informs and entertains! Don't just listen to the show...be a part of the show and participate in the interactive chat room...or call in to speak with 12kyle and his co-hosts.

On this week's episode, we will take a entertaining, comical, and romantic look at breaking up in relationships. Co-hosted by MzKayotic.

We have ALL had break ups in our lives. Some were good for us. Some left us heartbroken. Don't miss this show.

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Should College Athletes Get Paid?

We never seem to agree on this topic. In our new video, we revisit our podcast debate about whether college athletes should be paid or not. Listen to our viewpoints and let us know what you think

Watch, Subscribe, and Share our videos...

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When a woman asks a man...

When a woman asks a man...What's your purpose in life?


She does it because she's inquisitive not because she wants to be his wife.


She asks because she knows which buttons to press


But only she would ask him that question...because she's different from the rest


When a woman asks a man...Who do you want to be?


She's motivating him to have a vision far beyond what his eyes can see


At that moment, she's pushing and motivating him to be great


Their future lies ahead and time will seal their fate


When a woman asks a man...How do you want to live?


She desires his whole being and her love she is willing to give


She knows that he's a gem and together they can do no wrong


They are both cut from the same cloth. And together they both belong.


When a woman asks a man...Where do you want to go?


She is hoping to get the right response. But she will already know.


His answer is simple. "Anywhere as long as I am with you, dear."


Her heart races. Palms get sweaty. The words from his mouth was music to her ears.

ask 12kyle

Check out the 12 RADIO SHOW. The 12 RADIO SHOW is the most innovative and interactive show on Blog Talk Radio. Tune in tonight at 9pm EST as the host, 12kyle, informs and entertains! Don't just listen to the show...be a part of the show and participate in the interactive chat room...or call in to speak with 12kyle and his co-hosts.

Have you ever sought the opinion (advice) of others?

You've had issues...problems...or questions about dating, love, relationships, sex...or all of the above. If so, who did you talk to?

On this episode of the 12 Radio Show...we'll take calls to offer advice on these things and anything else. You have something on your chest??? Ask 12kyle

We've also received dozens of emails from people across the country. We'll read these emails (see above) on air and offer advice. The show will be co-hosted by Krishna!

TOPIC - ask 12kyle

WHEN - tonight 9pm-11pm EST

WHERE - You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162. Press #1 if you want to speak to the host. You can also send tweets if you want to have your questions answered or comments to @12kyle

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5 Mics (Part 2)

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On this week's episode, we will discuss all of the past and recently updated albums that earned the coveted "5 Mic Award" from The Source magazine. Two weeks ago, we discussed all of the albums that originally received 5 mics. On this episode, we'll cover the following...

These albums that were not rated upon their releases, but were later rated five mics in 2002:

Run-D.M.C. -- Run-D.M.C.
Radio -- LL Cool J
Licensed to Ill -- Beastie Boys
Raising Hell -- Run-D.M.C.
Criminal Minded -- Boogie Down Productions
Paid in Full -- Eric B. & Rakim
By All Means Necessary -- Boogie Down Productions
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back -- Public Enemy
Long Live the Kane -- Big Daddy Kane
Critical Beatdown -- Ultramagnetic MCs
Straight Out the Jungle -- Jungle Brothers
Strictly Business -- EPMD
The Great Adventures of Slick Rick -- Slick Rick
Straight Outta Compton -- N.W.A.
No One Can Do It Better -- The D.O.C.
All Eyez on Me -- 2Pac

Albums that originally received 4.5 mics, and were later re-rated to five:

Breaking Atoms -- Main Source
Death Certificate -- Ice Cube
The Chronic -- Dr. Dre
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) -- Wu-Tang Clan
Ready to Die -- The Notorious B.I.G.
The Infamous -- Mobb Deep
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... -- Raekwon
2001 -- Dr. Dre
Albums that originally received four mics, and were later re-rated to five:

Grip It! On That Other Level -- Geto Boys
Doggystyle -- Snoop Doggy Dogg
The Diary -- Scarface
Me Against the World -- 2Pac
The Score -- The Fugees

Join me and my co-host, eclectik, as we break each album down. We will definitively tell you if these albums deserved 5 Mics. Don't miss it!!!

You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162. Press #1 if you want to speak to the host.

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Are MLB Steroid Era Users Hall of Famers?

Barry Bonds 

Roger Clemens 

Andy Pettite 

Sammy Sosa 

Mark McGwire 

The steroids era, a period of time in Major League Baseball where players were suspected of using performance-enhancing drugs, have many questioning player legacy. 

In our new video, we discuss whether players from the "steroid era" deserves admission to the MLB Hall of Fame. If so, do we label it with an asterisk? What do you think? Let us know in the comment section.

- via Dead End Sports

Childhood Memories 800

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On this week's episode, we take a stroll down memory.

We ask questions like...

What was the first car that you had?

What was the best gift that you ever received at Christmas?

Where was your first job?

Join me & co-host ShellyShell as we reminisce! Don't miss it

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Skyler turns 3

Skyler turned 3 yrs old yesterday. Her birthday party was great! Thanks to everybody who came. We appreciate it.

I did a quick video on my thoughts about Skyler. Forgive me for rambling. This is my little heart. Thanks for all of the birthday wishes.

Freestyle Friday vol 1 (That Ain't Love)

I'm bringing back the Freestyle Friday to the 12th Planet.

Each Friday, I will feature a hip hop verse for you. In the verse, I will highlight a line or two that stands out. Feel free to comment about the verse

Verse of the Week...That Ain't Love - Little Brother

[Intro]

Uhh, yeah, love 

You know we always, we always talkin 'bout love 

We always thinkin 'bout it y'know 

I'm in love, I want love, I need love, whatever 

But like sometimes I wonder With all the hurt and pain that people that supposedly love you put you through 

Is that really love? 

[Phonte] 

We would go to each other's houses, sleep on the flo' 

Crash on each other's couches, work like kings and 

eat like paupers, now my heart palpitates 

just thinkin 'bout all the stress that came up out this 

Started out hard, goin for the long haul 

Put all of the bullshit and hoes on pause 

Shit got major we, stacked a little paper now 

Couple years later can't get a phone call 

Hold up~! Big fish in a little pond 

Swimmin 'round town, thinkin like we already stars 

And they say that money change you, but money don't change you 

It just make you more of what you already are 

Hope our kids do better than we 

Hope he and she learn to stick together when the times get ugly 

I've been misconstrued, lied to and abused 

But my fam still swear that they love me man 

[Chorus] 

If this is love, I don't wanna see hate 

If this is real, I don't wanna see fake - I'm sayin 

Cause I don't know how much more I can take 

I know that, all of y'all can relate - I'm sayin 

Uhh, if this is love, I don't wanna see hate 

If this is real, I don't wanna see fake 

You know that ain't love love, that ain't love love 

That ain't love love, that ain't love love 

[Rapper Big Pooh] 

You were the, right hand, my man 50 Grand 

Us gettin dollars was all part of the plan 

A few years back we cut ties, you understand 

It was all business, nuttin person-al 

And you vowed to come back a different person now 

we are back on track, and time heals wounds 

Nothin showed me you came back too soon 

Yeah, once again you and I to the tune 

We brought you on tour, put money in your fist 

You fucked up plenty and got slapped on the wrist 

That's it! And everytime the brothers grand mack 

The topic would arise about you bein kept 

The Lord says forgive I will never forget 

Shoulda picked up the phone when the times got ugly 

I've been misconstrued, lied to and abused 

But my fam still swear that they love me man 

Aww sheeit~! 

[Chorus] 

[Jozeemo] 

"I'ma ride for my n$#%^z", I figure that's what they all say 

It's foul play when cuttin throats is your forte 

Do it how you wanna be done, that's what the Lord say 

Daps and hugs, but turn your back and get the swordplay 

I'm sure you say I got it all wrong, it ain't like that 

I sent you all them letters, guess it's better you ain't write back 

Despite the fact you told me plenty tears you had to fight back 

All lies, surprise, I ain't diss you with no spite track 

I know you'd probably like that, but never will I hit your level 

You gon' dig your own grave, focus when you grip the shovel 

I should be pissed as ever, but I'm the bigger brother 

So I'ma keep it movin while you get your shit together 

Our bonds was severed, but all you had to say was fuck me 

I smelled your bullshit, consider me lucky 

I've been misconstrued, lied to and abused 

But my fam still swear that they love me - ain't that a bitch! 

[Chorus] 

{*sung ad libs to fade*}

Love...whether its with your family, significant other, or friends...can be difficult. 

(song)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWZ0usTddyA

5 Mics

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On this week's episode, we will discuss all of the past and recently updated albums that earned the coveted "5 Mic Award" from The Source magazine. 

Join me and my co-host, eclectik, as we break each album down. We will definitively tell you if these albums deserved 5 Mics. Don't miss it!!!

You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162. Press #1 if you want to speak to the host.

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Lyrical Moment - My Melody

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on one of my favorite podcasts, The Pisces Life. I was given the opportunity to share a "Lyrical Moment" from one of my all time favorite MCs.

Song - My Melody

MC - Rakim

I joined my home girl, Kai Love, and we broke down our thoughts and feelings about the song...and Rakim.

I have to thank Kai Love and her co-host Letitia (who was unable to attend) for allowing me to spend a few moments reflecting on a great song and phenomenal MC.

The podcast is just 14 minutes long. Click the link below to listen


http://thepisceslife.libsyn.com/the-pisces-life-lyrical-moment-my-melody

Women vs Men 1000

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On this week's episode, the infamous Soul Survivors crew (Ieisha, Samantha, LMarie, Dluvhall, and Vincent) return the to show. Join us as we discuss issues between women and men. There will be a twist to the show...instead of ME asking the questions...they will ask EACH OTHER the questions. You don't want to miss it!!!!

You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162. Press #1 if you want to speak to the host.

Follow the show on twitter: @12RadioShow. Also follow the host 12kyle on twitter: @12kyle

Kickin it with Dead End Hip Hop Vol 2

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This week's guests...the fellas from Dead End Hip Hop (www.deadendhiphop.com). You don't want to miss this show. The Dead End Hip Hop Crew...Modest Media, Myke C Town, Feefo, Beezy, & Kbinge...will be on the air talking about hip hop. Call in and speak with them. Join us!

You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162. Press #1 if you want to speak to the host.

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Dating & Relationships 950

Check out the 12 RADIO SHOW. The 12 RADIO SHOW is the most innovative and interactive show on Blog Talk Radio. Tune in tonight at 9pm EST as the host, 12kyle, informs and entertains! Don't just listen to the show...be a part of the show and participate in the interactive chat room...or call in to speak with 12kyle and his co-hosts.

On this week's episode, we'll be talking dating and relationships. We will pose intriguing questions to our listeners. The show will be co-hosted by Kai Love from The Pisces Life Podcast (http://www.thepisceslife.com)

You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162. Press #1 if you want to speak to the host.

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hang em up

For the past 6 years, I have been a Little League football coach.

I have coached my son, Kameron, and his football team.

This fall...you won't find me on the sidelines.

I have officially "retired" from coaching. My retirement wasn't my choice. Well...it was...but it wasn't. Kameron, who has developed into a pretty good football player, decided this past April to try out for his middle school football team. When he told me of his plans, I asked him if he was sure that was what he wanted to do. I know the level of competition for middle school was pretty high. After visiting his first "tryout", I told Kameron that I didn't know if he was gonna make it.

I told him..."Based on what I see...I don't think you're gonna make it. I'm not trying to discourage you. I believe in you and your talents. But I have to tell you what I see as a person who evaluates talent...not as a father." He knows that I will never sugarcoat anything. I'm honest and always will be.

After tryouts were over, Kameron came home one day and said..."I guess you'll be retiring Dad because I made the team." I was shocked. I didn't think he could do it...but he did! Kameron (12) is very confident...much like his father. I'm not sure if my words pushed him. That wasn't my intent. Nevertheless, he made it.

Not long after Kameron made his middle school team, my youngest son, Brandon, said that he was "retiring" from football. He's only 7 but he's been playing since he was 4. He said he wanted to play basketball and baseball. I asked him if he was sure and he said yes. One thing I know about sports is that you don't "push" or "pressure" a kid into playing a sport. Sports require commitment and dedication. If a kid isn't committed or dedicated, you're wasting your time.

As for me, I loved coaching. I love football. It's my first love. I will miss being around the kids. Most of the kids on our team I've coached for 5 or 6 years. I've watched them grow. We've won a lot of games as well as championships together. I'll miss my fellow coaches. We've developed an unbreakable bond. It's funny to me that I had this much fun coaching when I was very reluctant to coach in the beginning. But this is the end of the road. Now I get to be one of the parents in the stands yelling at the coaches! LOL. I'm hanging up my whistle.

Unless Skyler asks me to coach her team when she gets older...

Women vs Men 950

Check out the 12 RADIO SHOW. The 12 RADIO SHOW is the most innovative and interactive show on Blog Talk Radio. Tune in tonight at 9pm EST as the host, 12kyle, informs and entertains! Don't just listen to the show...be a part of the show and participate in the interactive chat room...or call in to speak with 12kyle and his co-hosts.

On this week's episode, we will show some of the differences between women and men. 

How well do you know the opposite sex? 

TOPIC - Women vs Men 950

Join us for an educational, informative, and sometimes comical about dealing with the opposite sex. The show will be co-hosted by the infamous, Soul Survivors crew (Ieisha, L Marie, Mz InspiredMind, Vince, & DLuvhall).

Follow the show on twitter: @12RadioShow. Also follow the host 12kyle on twitter: @12kyle

You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162. Press #1 if you want to speak to the host.

Big 3 (The Infamous, Midnight Marauders, Enter the 36 Chambers)...12 Radio Show

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On this week's episode, we will talk about 3 groundbreaking 90s hip hop albums (The Infamous - Mobb Deep, Midnight Marauders - A Tribe Called Quest, and Enter the 36 Chambers - Wu Tang). You don't want to miss this show! Pass the word.

You can listen online (www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle) or via phone (347)215-7162.

9pm-11pm EST

Devin's story

We both sat patiently. Waiting...

Both of our cars were being serviced. Like me, he was waiting in this auto shop as they were outside changing the tires on both of our cars.

When I walked in, we had initially made eye contact and gave each other the proverbial "head nod". But as we were sitting...not looking at each other...he blurted out in frustration...

"I hope they get my tires fixed right this time. I can't make this trip on bad tires."

I looked up from playing with my iPhone. I looked at him and broke the ice.

"Where are you headed?" I could hear in his voice that he wasn't from Atlanta.

"Chi-caaaago." he replied. I knew by the way that he said it that he was from there (i have a habit of listening to people who I don't know and I guess where they are from...most of the time I am right."

I confirmed it. "Is that where you from?" He said yes.


Meet Devin. He's a 27 yr old young man. He's married with a 5 yr old son and a 2 yr old daughter. Although he is from Chicago, he's been living in Atlanta for the past 2 yrs. I told Devin that he was in a better place considering how violent Chicago is right now. He agreed. He told me about how his brother was murdered a few years ago in the Wild 100s - one of the roughest, gang infested sections on the South Side of Chicago. Devin and his wife Kenya, whose name was tattooed on his forearm, moved to Atlanta from Chicago for a better life. They had agreed that they would try living in Atlanta for 3 years. If they didn't like it, they would leave. Devin fell in love with the ATL. He found the slower pace living to bring him peace. He felt at peace knowing his kids could play outside in their neighborhood without hearing gunshots ring out. Unfortunately, Kenya didn't feel the same. She didn't like Atlanta. She was homesick. She wanted to go back. The plan was to wait 3 years but she didn't want to wait that long. This past September, Kenya decided to take the kids back to Chicago. She had given up on Atlanta...and she had given up on Devin and their marriage. At 25, Kenya preferred the fast life of Chicago but Devin didn't.

"I'm not going back to live in Chicago. I can't go back. I'm 27 years old. I did a lot of shit when I was younger. I ran in the streets and lived a different life. But I've never been to jail and I made it out of one of the worst ghettos...ALIVE. Why would I go back? To do what??? Stand on the corner with my homies. I've lost 10 friends to the streets AND my brother. My mom has moved here to Atlanta and she lives with me. Why in the hell would I go back. She's selfish. Our marriage is all but done. She can have Chicago. I'm here. I have a good job and I have my education. I'm not looking over my shoulder when I walk on these streets. If I lived in Chicago, I might not make it to see the age of 30. I'm only going back tomorrow to take the kids back and I'll be back here on Sunday. They've been with me all summer. They had a ball. She had the nerve to tell me that I should live there so I can see my kids. You can't use my kids as pawns. If this means that I get to see my kids only during the summer and the holidays...I guess that's what it's going to be."

I could see the pain is his eyes and the hurt in his voice. I told him that I respected his decision because I know it was a tough one. I explained to him that Kenya is at an age where some women want to still "be in the world". She got married young and she's chasing a lifestyle. I also gave him a few points of direction to help him. I was then notified that my car was ready. I gave Devin my phone number and I got his. I gave him a pound and a hug and I told him to be safe. Then I left.

It's funny what you can learn about people within a 20 minute conversation. I gained a lot of respect for a young brother who is a lot stronger and smarter than a lot of people.

Marriage 800...12 Radio Show

Tune in to the 12 Radio Show tonight at 9pm est.


Tonight's topic - Marriage 800


co-hosted by Tiffany


Are you married?


Are you looking to get married?


Do you have questions about marriage?


Tonight...we'll discuss the good and bad of marriage in a very informational and comical way.


Don't miss it!


(347)215-7162


http://www.blogtalkradio.com/12kyle/2014/08/14/12-radio-show