Mike Singletary Fired as 49ers Coach

The San Francisco 49ers fired their head coach Mike Singletary yesterday after 2 and half seasons ending with an 18-22 record. He will always be known for his, "I Want Winners" speech. Read more (here).

Teena Marie Dies at 54

R&B Songstress Teena Marie (aka White Chocolate), was found dead today at her home in California. Marie (born Christine Brockert) was found by her daughter apparently dying in her sleep. She was 54 years old. Read more (here). She will always be remembered for her pairing with the late legend Rick James. She had many hits like, "Lovergirl", "Portuguese Love", and "Ooo La La La"; But ST's favorite Teena jam is her duet with Rick on, "Fire And Desire". Our prayers are with her family.

Washington Wizards Suspend Two Players for Nightclub Scuffle

The Washington Wizards suspended two teammates forward Andray Blatche and center Javale McGee for one game each for 'conduct detrimental to the team'. The two got into some kind of an altercation outside a DC nightclub. On the brighter side, no guns were involved. Read more (here). 

Carlitta Durand–"Nostalgic Nights" (Free EP)

Nothing like some FREE music for the holidays and Carlitta Durand gives her fans a FREE EP. I first her Carlitta when she sang with Little Brother and have been a fan of her voice ever since. This EP is something smoothed out like the title suggest. Download (here) and check out her last video, "Lost Love" with Vaughn Garcia and Jabee off of the Doug and Patty EP.

Diggy–"Past, Present(S), Future" Mixtape (Hosted by DJ Premier)

Thought I put this up for those of us who have teens and may want to download this for them for Christmas. Diggy drops his first mixtape and its hosted by Premo. This is not a bad listen and again, may want to get it for the kids. (download here).

Texas Cheerleader Who Refused to Cheer for Her Alleged Rapist is Taking Her Case to The Supreme Court

Now this is Crazy!! Sports is bigger than the state itself in Texas. In 2008 a 16-year-old cheerleader in Silsbee, Texas says she was raped by an athlete at a party. The suspect, identified as Rakheem Bolton, eventually pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and received a suspended sentence. The two continued to attend high school together.

Then in February, the girl was cheering at a basketball game when Bolton took to the free throw line. While the rest of her squad cheered, she chose to sit out. She was then kicked off the team.

The girl and her parents sued the school district claiming she was just exercising her right to freedom of speech, but a federal judge dismissed the suit calling her a "mouthpiece" for the school with no right to remain silent in protest. The federal court also ruled the suit was frivolous and the girl's family is responsible for reimbursing the school district over $45,000 in legal fees. Yep, get raped, take a stand, and pay $45K in legal fees.

Now the parents are taking their case to the supreme court. I expect the school district to pay out big for this mistake. ST will keep you posted. Read more (here). 

Terrelle Pryor and Four Ohio State Teammates Will Miss 5 Games

Guess Ohio State's Terrelle Pryor will enter the draft. News reports says QB Terrelle Pryor and four of his teammates will be suspended for 5 games next season. Reason, for selling OSU paraphernalia with their signatures on it in exchange for Tattoos. I hate some of these NCAA rules. These kids can't even barter a deal without getting in trouble, DAYUM!!! Read more (here).

NY JETS Coach Rex Ryan's 'Foot-Fetish' Video Surfaces

"Here we go again", The New York Jets are in the news for all the wrong reasons. A video of Coach Rex Ryan hit the 'nets about him having a foot-fetish experience with a lady who appears to be his wife. Now this is comedy, in NY they're calling it "FootGate", but who really cares if his wife's feet interest him? Anyhow, check out video (here).

Get Use to His Name Oliver DaySoul-"Finer Things" (Music by Eric Lau)

If you're looking for some new fresh music, then look no further. Oliver DaySoul is another artist from the DMV area and this cut right here is just what 'Grown Hip Hop' folks need. "Finer Things" (Music By Eric Lau) is said to be on his upcoming project. Since I just got hip to dude, I did my homework, and I just purchased his EP off first listen (I hardly do that nowadays). Check out his page (here).
Shouts Out to www.putmeonit.com by ameliaideh for the post

Another Ivy League Student is Busted with $150K in Heroin

An Ivy League student and university magazine editor has been arrested after being caught with $150,000 worth of heroin stashed in a Tupperware container. Yep, again This time at Cornell University. Read more (here). The last time it was some students at Columbia University. 

Talib Kweli–"How You Love Me" (audio)

Got our hands on this Talib Kweli leak from his forthcoming project, Gutter Rainbows, which will drop sometime in January. "How You Love Me", is perfect music for Christmas as the mind naturally starts to think of the past year. And if you're fortunate enough to be in a healthy relationship, you'll thank them this Christmas for loving YOU. Awesome song produced by Blaq Toven.

Why Are We Still Supporting R. Kelly?

Now this is an interesting article, because it simply asks a great question, "Why are we still supporting R. Kelly?" Even though R. Kelly has been cleared in the legal end, there is still the 'Court of Public Opinion' and this is a good question to ask the public. Here at ST we posted some of Kellz music simply because, 'The music is too good not to post". When ST heard, When A Woman Loves, we supported it, because the tune was awesome. Was there any reservations? Sure, but he's been cleared in the court of law, the fans want to hear his music, so here at ST we'll always support good music. Read more here....

Former Cash Money Artist Magnolia Shorty Found Dead

Sad news. Renetta Lowe better known as Magnolia Shorty was found dead today after being shot 26 times in her native New Orleans neighborhood. Read more here....

Theophilus London Live on WNYC Radio–"Flying Overseas" (Brooklyn Remix)

Brooklyn's own Theophilus London does a Brooklyn Remix of "Flying Overseas", which originally featured Solange Knowles. Theo does this remix live on WNYC Radio. This dude is a natural talent.

Grammy-Nominee ERIC ROBERSON Drops New Video for "SHE"

Eric Roberson gives us the new video for "She" off of his album, Music Fan First. The visual is just as awesome as the words written. Two-time Grammy-Nominee and director Rolando Sanchez did their thing here. Enjoy and hopefully Erro will win a Grammy this go round. Nobody more deserving in our opinion.

Georgia Anne Muldrow-"Zulu Bounce" (audio)

Georgia Anne Muldrow pays homage to 'Nation' with this "Zulu Bounce" track. Her album, Vweto (which means gravity in Swahili) is available now. Also you can grab "fOnkRocker" Georgia's single off of the album for free (here).

Kobe Bryant's New Deal with Turkish Airlines Sparks Outrage Among Lakers Fans

Kobe Bryant hit a bump while trying to get some of that international money. Kobe recently inked a deal with Turkish Airlines to be the face of their airlines, since they have announced a new route from Istanbul and Los Angeles. No biggie you would think, but the problem here is LA has a large Armenian population (many who are Lakers fans) and they are upset at the Turkish government for refusing to officially admit genocide took place with a massacre starting in 1915 against some ethnic groups. The most famous of the Armenian LA, The Kardashians. The Turkish government not accepting responsibility for the genocide while many scholars say took place, has been a source of tension between Turkey and many of its Western allies (America included).

Canada recognized the mass killings as 'genocide' in 2004 and when Kobe was in Toronto this past Sunday, the protesters were outside the arena. The U.S. has not adopted a similar resolution though the matter is being presented to Congress. This is not going to go away, so expect the Armenian people to show up to more Lakers games with their signs. Read more here.....

Kenneth Whalum III Drops His Debut Video "To Those Who Believe"

Kirk Whalum's nephew, Kenneth Whalum III is not a household name like his uncle, but this youngster has been on the grind for a minute. Kenneth gives us the visual for his album title as he is currently on tour with Maxwell.  His debut CD, To Those Who Believe, drops tomorrow 12/21. Give this a listen as this will make a great stocking stuffer for the holidays.

Ghostface Killah–"Drama" feat. Joell Ortiz & The Game

This cut is FIYAH!! Ghost, Ortiz, and Game all come hard on, "Drama" as this cut has a classic feel to it, but its fresh and new. This cut will be on Ghostface's Apollo Kids, which drops 12/21.