Undeniable Proof
It's another round of bueno blogging, piping hot with a slight dash of chili sauce. New music from Joe, Patrick Wolf, Eve, trailer links for the new film Knocked Up, Collie Buddz, Cam'ron and the new online radio segment, "Cue's Reviews".  It's another good bag mix of digital hits from your favorite B-Boy blogger, Laron "Q.Rock639" Cue.

The Word On The Street
Russell Simmons has a few words about the words used in hip-hop. Basically, a lot of rappers really may have to watch what they say. The latest developments in the ongoing story of controversial lyrics in rap has Simmons calling for a voluntary ban on the most offensive words.   A Industry Standards committee was also suggested as a way to help curb the commonplace use of abusive words.  Click here to read more!

 You Can't Say That Anymore - Lorraine Ali/Newsweek
Is Russell Simmons Playing Politics With Hip-Hop? by Alexander Billet
Cleaning Out Rap Sewer - Fort Wayne.com 
Jeff Chang and Dave Zirin: Hip-hop generation is fighting misogyny

Cam'ron on 60 Minutes
I'm sure most of you had a chance to watch the YouTube clip of DipSet Don, Cam'ron, on 60 Minutes.  The controversy and media attention that it caused had a immediate impact, and Cam'ron offered a apology for some of his words.  The story has many legs as it directly connects to the current questions being asked about hip-hop music.  The street ethics and codes behind the 'stop snitching' mentality have been brought into the bright glare of mainstream media.  Here are some links on the issue

An Intelligent Commentary: Cam'ron on '60 Minutes'-by Wise Intellegent of Poor Righteous Teachers

Rapper Backs Off "Snitching" Comments - TMZ

Black Leaders to Blame for 'Stop Snitchin'' Epidemic Says Rev. Peterson from Christian Newswire

Take Off - Zero G Trip Starting at 3G's!
In case you're still thinking of what to do with that tax refund, you can literally take off and break the rules of gravity. The hottest travel destination spot isn't a sunny beach or neon lit metro skyline. For a unique vacation, you should think about a weightless jaunt into the atmosphere. ABC has a video feature on Zero Gravity Corp.'s amazing program. Check the clip for a sample and stay tuned as I am researching this a bit.

Marijuana May Fight Lung Tumors
New study reveals healing properties in medicinal marijuana in fighting cancerous tumors.  While this information is nothing new, the new studies should help the cause of medicinal users here in the U.S.  The new study also points to THC's healing properties in regards to other cancers.  Skeptic are quick to note that the studies are new and need more research.  Any volunteers? 

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Audio Video Room
Attention Unsigned Musicians — You might want to head over to Diesel U Music's website and enter their international talent search contest.  Diesel will pick 9 finalists and have them flown to London for the final international contest.  The 7th annual event will be broadcast on national televised and covered by NME magazine.  Check out the website for full details and good luck!

Here are the film trailers of Knocked Up the new movie from Judd Apatow starring Katherine Heigl, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and more.  The story is based on the unexpected changes that an unplanned pregnancy brings to Allison Scott (Heigl). One night of drunken lust brings an up and coming career woman and a underachieving slacker together with a baby on the way. Check the website for more on this new comedy feature and click the links below for a sneak peak. (WMP) (QuickTime)