David Banner/Lil Wayne Music Video Shoot

Hey People!

Yo, call me a blog addict and I don't care/with sicilian nigerian hair/i'd like a girl with a round darierre/ha ha...I'm just playin ya'll. Allow me to get to the point.

I know you looked at the title like "what's this all about?" Well the blog is about exactly what it says. In my previous blog, I excluded Wednesday's activites in order to write about them today. Now the question is "Where Do I Start"?

I arrived in downtown Los Angeles (and a little too close to East LA) to the set of "Shawty Say" around 5:30pm Wednesday to a bevy of beautiful women, BMWs, Masarati's, and David Banner's Bentley. When I got there, everyone was on dinner break, and the crew was moving equipment around. After being on set for close to 2 hours or so with little activity, things started to get crackin! I'm tellin ya'll, being a very eligible bachelor in LA and all these beautiful, and hopefully single, women looking extra sweet, I was in heaven on earth.

The song "Shawty Say" was produced by David Banner and is a definite club banger and a certified track to listen to with the diamond in the back with a gangsta lean and all that.

Finally Lil Wayne arrived on set via an extra long tour bus. The Best Rapper Alive stepped off the bus with a styrofoam cup in hand and a swagger to compliment. Weezy looks exactly the same in person as he does on TV and in the magazines. I couldn't believe that Wayne was here on the set, David Banner was here on set, the Tererro brothers were on set, I was on set, and all these beautiful women were on set...FREE FOOD was on set! LOL, I'm sayin I was big chillin. And that was on the real choppalini (I see you Gangsta Gold Macnificent).

I'm sure many of you are wondering what was I doing on set. Well, my roommate and good friend, Chelsea aka Diznee was one of the girls in the video. The both of us had a wonderful time! She was all made up and had wonderful wardrobe selections...I'm tellin ya'll it was heaven on earth.

Because of the extremely high exclusivity of the shoot and not knowing when the video will come out, I can't go into too much detail. But please believe me when I say, THE VIDEO WILL BE CRACKIN!!!! I posted a couple pictures for ya'll to check out that you might see when the video hits the airwaves and the internet. Check it out! Shawty say that ni**a that she wit aint sh*t!

Diznee poses with 2 of the other models from the shoot. Diznee struts her stuff for Weezy as he cheeses.

But yeah that was that, I just had to let it out. I wish I could've been a bit more descriptive and detailed about the video, but you know about the exclusivity and all. But yeah, check it out. And also GO BUY David Banner's "Greatest Story Ever Told" at your local music story on July 15.

OH OH OH!! And BE SURE to check out Chelsea aka Diznee in the "SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE" music video by DAY 26. Chelsea is blowin up ya'll, so keep checkin up on the both of us. Check out the "Since You've Been Gone" video below. And until next time, keep checkin in with me as I'm your number one (hopefully) source for everything hip inside the hop that makes it hip hop. Peace is love. God bless!!

DeJuan

2008 BET Awards Celebrity Billiards Bash

America!

Welcome back! I'm so glad you're back here with me. Hopefully everyone is enjoying their weekend and they're ready for the week ahead...I know I am.

Anyways, many of you saw the title and I'm sure you're wondering what that's all about. The 2008 BET Awards is in Los Angeles on Tue. June 24, in case you didn't know or forgot, and on Saturday June 21 BET held a Celebrity Billiards Bash. Well, if you know me, then you already know I was there! I have interviews with some of your favorite actors and artists, as well as exclusive photos.

The event was being touted as the perfect way to celebrate the start of BET Awards '08: The Hottest Ticket on Television. 32 celebrities competed in a "win or go home" format until the final round when it becomes a "Best of Three" series. The winner received a brand new 2009 Dodge Journey for the charity of his/her choice, artwork by Jerry Prettyman, a 24k gold iPod from Amosu Designs, and a handmade, custom-designed teddy bear by Bobby Joseph.

Let's get to the interviews. First on the scene was Eric Benet, who looked like he doused himself in baby oil and patted himself down with a bath towel, but was still fly to say the least. Eric and I spoke for a little bit on the red carpet.

DeJuan: Eric, what's going on!? What's new with you my guy?

Eric: Just working on a new single. My album comes out Sept. 2nd...so be on the lookout for that.

DeJuan: That's what's up! You know I'll have to go out and get that and avoid LimeWire. Would you consider yourself R&B or Neo-Soul? I find many artists decide to flirt with that label. Is there a need to choose sides, per se?

Eric: I consider myself R&B. It's basically a tribute to the guys I admire the most; Marvin Gaye, All Green, and Stevie Wonder.

Eric was a pleasure to interview. Contagious energy with an attitude to match. Eric is still making it happen. NEXT UP is the one, the only, Jackie Long (ATL).

DeJuan: Yo! What's happening with you chief?

Jackie: DeJuan the one! Man, I've been blessed. I just finished "Doorman". Working on "Soul Men" (Bernie Mac, Samuel L. Jackson). An independent DVD I shot called "Love for Sale" starring Mya and Melyssa Ford. And "Hurricane Season" featuring Forrest Whittaker. So definitely I've been blessed.

DeJuan: I've heard talk of a production company. Speak on it.

Jackie: Yes sir, I'm a producer also. God has put me in a position and like I said, I'm just blessed. I'm trying to take it to the top...I love to develop and create.

DeJuan: There's a video going around on the net where Diddy is going off on your hairline.

Jackie: (laughs) Aww man, you one of them. (laughs) I'm out! Naw man, what's up though?

DeJuan: I wasn't laughing at you, I was laughing with you and at myself. I feel your pain. You're on set and the set barber is all they got. Or you're out of town and you don't have a choice. You see [the barber] got me too.

Jackie: Yeah I see that. He took you back a little bit too far too. Better watch out. But you good, you good.

DeJuan: Jackie, it's been fun. Best of luck in the near future. Peace and God bless you!
Jackie: You too man! Be easy.

Yo! Jackie is a hilarious cat. Look out for the dude!

BET personality, LAMORNE, was also on hand to support the event. We remembered each other from the awards last year, so we just talked about how far he has come and how much he's loving life.

Lamorne: Life is good. I'm trying to get some street credibility...I'm having fun because I get to do what I wanna do. I've come a long way...it's kinda cool.

LANCE GROSS (Calvin from "House of Payne")

Lance: DeJuan! What's up dawg?

DeJuan: You man! OK, so I got a little bone to pick with you my guy. A while back before the filming of "House of Payne", I get hit on my sidekick for auditions for your character, Calvin, on the show. I submit and make sure my agent does what he has to do. Obviously I don't get the gig. I watch the show and shoot myself in the foot. Dude has got my role! I was hot! (Lance laughs) But I must say you are truly gifted. Keep doing what you do! Because you're good at it. I'm proud of you man.

Lance: Well thank you, I appreciate it. It's a blessing and I consider myself very fortunate. Tyler Perry has given me an opportunity to showcase my talent...he pulled me out of class and got me. [Tyler Perry] is a wonderful dude. Anything he touches turns gold. He's given me wonderful opportunities. And I'm thankful for that.

For those interested in gossip, Lance Gross and Eva Pigford are indeed an item. They make a wonderful couple. I pray continued success for the both of them.

Lastly, for this blog, was my very intimate with Lauren London. Most of ya'll already know I'm crushin on her, and if the opportunity arose, she would have received her last, first kiss; given by me of course. But it didn't quite work out that way. Nonetheless, we both had a great time on the carpet. And here's what made the blog.

DeJuan: Miss London. Check you out lookin all beautiful. It's been a year since we've met. I know you miss me. And I'm sure so much has happened.

Lauren: Yes yes. Finished a fim in Vancouver not too long ago called "I Love You, Beth Cooper". I'm starring in "Next Day Air" which is slated to come out very soon. I'm a spokesmodel for Sean John and we just finished the Fall line...we had to wear boys clothes! (laughs) I'm glad to be out here tonight, I'm having a lot of fun.

DeJuan: I see that. That's good. Real quick, because I know all the guys want me to ask you this question. What's your status lookin like (winks eye)?

Lauren: I'm single.

DeJuan: (eyes get big) Very much so?

Lauren: Very much so.

DeJuan: (eyes get bigger) Single and chillin or single and lookin?

Lauren: Single and chillin.

DeJuan: Well it's been fun.

Congratulations on everything. I look forward to talking to you again. Take care!

Lauren: You too sweetheart!

As always, Lauren is a pleasure to talk to and work with. She's not done! I know she will go far. And as you can see from the picture, your boy was cheesin real tough! Haha, and so was she. SIDENOTE: Just over my shoulder, that is Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) as part of her new job, a host with "Access Hollywood", interviewing the lovely Angie Stone.

I got the opportunity to interview a few other folks as well. Just to make this blog more tolerable in length, I'll leave you with the best quotes from other attendees.

Tatyana Ali: "I love the energy of hosting 'Access Hollywood'. It's so much fun!"

Three 6 Mafia: "We doin good. We're sober and lookin for the ladies!! Woo hoo! (interrupted by BET UK reporter) Wait, lady! Did you just steal this man's interview? (Mafia looks at me) Did she just steal your interview? Do you know her?"

Joe Torry: "Why do you look so familiar? Where did we meet?"

Tocarra: "Hey cutie!"

Eva Pigford: "[My friend Lance Gross]!? Don't you mean my [boyfriend Lance Gross]?"

Keenan Thompson: "Well um, yeah (pause) you know!"

There you have it ya'll. I hope you enjoyed this blog post on BLOGSPOT. Ya'll come back now, ya hear!?

Thanks for coming through folks, I REALLY appreciate it. I will catch ya'll on the up and up. Stay focused. Peace is love. God bless!

DeJuan