Ta-Ta is a product of his environment, the firstborn of his young abusive mother, and practically living at her mercy. Trying to break free of her violent grips and come into his self is no easy task, when trapped in the triple stages of her darkness. But when tragedy strikes in the Bronx flat, and the pressures of BCW threatens her position, Sabrina, Ta-Ta's mother, crumbles, letting her drug addition nearly take her life. Immediately, he and his two younger siblings are removed from the unfit home, and split up. Now Ta-Ta must struggle with his own ups and downs, valleys and peaks, all brought on by his newfound freedom, and sudden infatuation with the streets. By the time he's thirteen, he's exposed to everything from sex and drugs, to violence, all of which simultaneously becomes daily indulgents. Nave enough to believe he can survive on his own, he runs away from every home afforded him, until he's literally homeless. With nowhere to turn, he finds himself back in the folds of the only person who understands him. And it is then and there that he realizes what Sabrina was preparing him for.
Special agent Jack McCall and Bo Harris have been assigned to investigate a small group of Lose Angeles County Jail Sheriffs. There’s written complainants and news footage of civil rights violations plus rumors of criminal continual enterprise, trafficking heroin, crystal meth and marijuana inside Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail and Twin Towers Los Angeles County Jail. This group of Los Angeles Sheriff start a gang called 3000 boys. 3000 is the floor these deputy work on. These were allegations of contraband cellphones, cigarettes, small hacksaw blends, x-broader agent Carlos Vega joins the team of Jack McCall, Bo Harris, special prosecutor Sandra Rich from Fresno California and DEA Agent Curt Harris a.k.a Curt Dog. Carlos goes under on the streets of Los Angeles as a cartel member with access to the best illegal fashion. He’s introduced to three Los Angeles gang shot callers. To build up his street reputation. Before he goes under in the Los Angeles Men Central Jail to gather evidence against the 3000 boys. The corruption and favoritism was deeper than just the 3000 boys. The infection of corruption went all the way to the top. The Los Angeles County Chief Sheriff and under Sheriff were already under investigation for the same charges.
Street Talk: Da Official Guide to Hip-Hop & Urban Slanguage is the most authentic slang language lexicon that interprets the hip-hop and urban slang dialect. Over 10,000+ enteries, you will find the word, term or metaphor followed by information from it's origin to contextual examples. Randy "Mo Betta" Kearse proves that he has his finger on hip-hop urban street culture with the Street Talk's 700+ pages, 10,000+ entries. This unique dictionary simplifies the complex hip-hop slang vernacular. What makes this dictionary so unique is, though gritty, it doesn't have entries that disrespect woman by referring to them as &itches nor does it have entries that include the N-word. Randy Kearse should be comended for the job he has done. Street Talk documents the intricate way that people communicate throughtout the hip-hop and urban culture. Street Talk should be called Webster's cool cousin.
For over a dozen years, John Cena has been the undeniable cornerstone of WWE. Revered by millions of "Cenation" members worldwide, John Cena is known for his tireless work ethic and countless accolades both in and out of the WWE ring. For the first time ever, his entire world is presented in one ultimate compendium. Get the detailed breakdown of all things John Cena.
There is a plethora of gray area when it comes to one's perspective. Sometimes there is no right or wrong. There are multiple perspectives that are acceptable. Anxiety and depression are highly controversial subjects because one cannot act in a way that everyone will accept or think is absolute. Life is very interesting and can shatter your soul into a thousand pieces one day or can have you feeling so confident in yourself that you are genuinely happy and believe you can do anything. Toxic work environments are abundant in America, and there is no sign of this becoming resolved. Why? Because CREAM (Cash Rules Everything Around Me). It's bullshit, especially when the leadership of these companies don't give a fuck and just want to have money or power...or sometimes both. Let's not forget about personal relationships either. These are just as important for our mental health. My experiences in life are a fucking roller coaster of emotions that run deep. Am I right? Am I wrong? There is no definitive answer. There is only perspective. And everyone has one.
"The Order Of Thieves" is a band of criminals formed with one thing in mind; to prey on the criminal underworld by way of The JUX. "The JUX" is the craft practiced by the men of The Order Of Thieves. Started by a group of Jamaicans, The Order Of Thieves created a legend in the streets that made it an honor to have this group of men relieve you of your personal wealth. No one was safe from the season of the JUX. If you were dealing in any part of the criminal world then you were fare game for The Order. From Drug dealers to politicians and even a priminister found the season of the JUX upon them. From Jamaica to New York and the Eastern Sea Board to the long arm of the law reaching even across seas for them; one thing was certain, if your wealth became a reason then nothing could protect you from the JUXINSEASON.
With the killing of Noble lingering over Lance's head, all his mind is focused on is revenge. He pushes everyone away, including his beloved son, Jamar. Taking to the streets, Lance has no heart, but he soon realizes this isn't him. Especially when a new person enters his life unexpected. However, Lance soon realizes it's someone close to home that's involved with Noble's murder. Justice will do any and everything to protect Naomi and his unborn seed, even send them states apart to assure they're safe. Will the distance apart make or break them? With Diamond still his client, Justice can't stand to be around her, but when he finds out what she's been hiding for years, will his heart soften? Indigo is in love and wants to shout it to the world. With her new man by her side, she feels invincible. The one thing in her life that isn't perfect is her boss/best friend, Lance. Indigo will do anything to assure Lance is straight, even murder. Diamond thought her life was over when Justice locked her out their house and after losing her best friend, but God had other plans. When God plants two angels in her life, will she see that she has to make a change? Is Kyson willing to let that happen? In this sequel, everything isn't what it seems. Follow these thugs down the road of trying to keep the love they found.
“Sportswriter Sullivan takes readers on a propulsive ride in his tour-de-force debut. . . . Sullivan’s detailed account will intrigue anyone who cares about sports and the role it plays in social justice today.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "More than a basketball book, this helps explain race relations, celebrity power, and personal choice in a changed world." — Kirkus Reviews "A must-read for its in-depth look at the mental, economic, and political tribulations of NBA players." — Library Journal (starred review) "Only a brilliantly audacious book could begin to make sense of the weirdly brilliant audacity of the new Brooklyn Nets. One writer on Earth could have written this book this way — with the profundity of a sage baller and acuity of a seasoned journalist — and that writer is Matt Sullivan." — Kiese Laymon, New York Times best-selling author of Heavy “With Can't Knock The Hustle, Matt Sullivan correctly positions the basketball games we love as both a prism through which to understand our culture, and a battlefield on which to fight for the better angels of that culture. On the surface, it's a story about the unending march of 2020. But once you finish it, you understand that it's also an essential document about the decades that led us to this moment, and about the future decades yet unspooled." — Wright Thompson, ESPN senior writer and New York Times bestselling author of Pappyland and The Cost of These Dreams “In the dueling eras of unprecedented athlete empowerment and the coarse ugliness of 'shut up and dribble,' Matt Sullivan's Can't Knock the Hustle offers a can't-look-away sampling of not merely the NBA's most fascinating franchise, but a frozen period in time that will leave historians both horrified and riveted." — Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author of Three-Ring Circus and Showtime “Matt Sullivan is one helluva social anthropologist, and as a result, his Can't Knock the Hustle amounts to way more than a journey with the Brooklyn Nets, or an examination of the modern-day athlete. This is an astute, ambitious book about the glory and torment of talent itself. Basketball? That's just the starting point, and what a trip Sullivan's remarkable odyssey turns out to be.” — James Andrew Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Those Guys Have All the Fun, Live From New York, and Powerhouse “Can't Knock the Hustle is a terrific book because it gives us something in woefully short supply: real journalism. Matt Sullivan has discovered the ground zero of a player revolution—and it's in Brooklyn. Is anybody ready for it?" — Howard Bryant, ESPN senior writer and author of Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field “The superstar-studded Brooklyn Nets are basketball's most captivating team, and Can't Knock the Hustle delivers a fascinating secret history of their journey to the pantheon of player activism and empowerment. With brilliant reporting and breakneck prose, this is our generation's Moneyball.” — Don Van Natta Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning ESPN investigative reporter and New York Times bestselling author of First Off the Tee and Wonder Girl “No narrative has captured the dynamics of the ‘player empowerment’ movement quite like Can’t Knock the Hustle. Sullivan has written about as revealing a basketball book as there's been in a long time: an insider’s account with an outsider’s moxie.” — Dave Zirin, The Nation sports editor and author of The Kaepernick Effect
From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.
