Catchin Up

The rapper known as "The Overweight Lover" (real name Dwight Arrington Myers) died today of currently unknown causes. Investigators say there appeared to be no foul play. A 911 report of an unconscious man on the sidewalk outside his home led emergency vehicles to the scene. Heavy D was transported to an LA hospital where he was pronounced dead at age 44. Damn. Its a sad state of the world when 22 is middle aged, but more and more people are dying younger and younger. This one really hurt my heart.

"Smokin'" Joe Frazier died also. The former heavyweight boxing champ, best known for handing Muhammad Ali his first defeat and later facing him in the infamous "Thrilla in Manila," died of liver cancer at the age of 67.

Now I know many of you were surprised that there was no Conrad Murray blog last night when he was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. Trust me, I was well aware and planning on it, but I had a paper to write that was due by midnight, so I couldnt spare the time.

Having a day for it to sink in, I have a lot less to say than I would have yesterday. I am glad that he was found guilty, cause his story was the biggest crockest shit I had ever heard in my entire life, but my Michael is still gone, so I find no joy in it. Some solace maybe.... joy, no. Especially since Im hearing that the max he can get in Cali for this conviction is something stupid like 4 years. Of course, his license will likely be revoked as well, but 4 years? Niggas get more than that for back child support... *smh*

I must admit, this tickled me tho....

....after I stopped being mad that somebody tarnished my baby's album cover.

Whatever though. I've forgiven him and given it up to God. I only hope the Jacksons feel some sense of closure when this is all done.

And that is all.