Angelo Ellerbee

Legendary Publicist, Angelo Ellerbee, takes a moment to speak about my philanthropic efforts. I am at his office right now on 34th street, discussing some of my future business endeavors and the associated PR strategy I will take to develop my brand. Angelo has worked with everyone form the likes of Michael Jackson and DMX to Mary J. Blidge. He is a very successful and respected authority in the music and entertainment industries.

Jump Shot

Note: I said how to shoot a jump shot...I didn't say make it. LOL What's really funny though, is how my friend Matt, who is shooting the video suggests intercutting a close-up of the shot actually going in. Yeah of course I could of just did the video over and made the shot, but I think this better represents my view on life. That is, it's not always about winning, but just taking the shot in the first place. So enjoy this video of me missing a jump shot...it is a very RARE occasion.

Operation HOPE in Los Angeles

VP of Communications for Operation HOPE, Sherry John, is about to give me a Tour of their HOPE Center here in Los Angeles, California.

A Gift from the Vice Chairman

My good friend (and graphic designer), John Cuervo, is about to open the gift I received from vice-chairman John Hope Bryant.

John Hope Bryant

I am out in LA right now, filming an interview with the Chairman of Operation HOPE, for a new Television Pilot I am producing. Very few times in life do you come across someone who truly inspires you. John Hope Bryant grew up in Compton and South Central Los Angeles, California and is today one of the premier advisors to the Leader of the Free World. He has been cited by the past four sitting U.S. Presidents for his work to empower low-wealth communities across America and was appointed vice-chairman of the U.S. President's Council on Financial Literacy by U.S. President George W. Bush (w/ Chuck Shwab as Chairman) and also serves as chairman of the Under-Served Committee for the U.S. President's Council. But given where he comes from to where he is...that's not what inspires me about him. It's his character that I was so impressed with. Despite being so damn accomplished, in meeting Mr. Bryant, he was still very personal, balanced and authentic. I was honored to be in the presence of such a genuine and humble person. Not to mention, very grateful that he allowed me some of his time...during the interview his executive assistant would have to interrupt: "Mr. Bryant you have the White House on line one and the Chairman of (so and so bank) on line two.

New York Post

I was called by the New York Post to do an interview for a Documentary they are producing on Gun Violence. I am somewhat of an expert in the field, as I have been recognized around the country and have been called to speak on panels with National Leaders on several occasions.

WRC Pilot

Yes, the Chef and I are back it! If you follow my blog, you may recall that we signed a three (3) season deal for the What's Really Cooking? Show back in November of 2007. Well, the Network we originally signed to (RHN) and their CEO (Aton Muhammed) were completely full of sh*t! They breached their contract with us, to the tune of $9,464,000 (counting one hundred and eighty two (182) missed scheduled air-dates...and that was just the first season). But I don't harbor on negative energy, so I pushed forward to get a new look with BET, as they have been maintaining an interest with us. Right now the Chef and I are shooting at a beautiful 2.5 Million dollar apartment (the Penthouse) at Chatham 44 (on 44th and 10th Ave in Manhattan) courtesy of my good friend Jonathan Stern of Patience and Fortitude.