CSUN Students Share an Experience with Karrine Stffans

Yes, that's right. It's true! Last Thursday at California State University Northridge, Karrine Steffans packed a room to capacity - and I do mean capacity (fire marshall was ready to shut it down) to speak on her experiences in the hip hop industry.

When I first heard about the event, which I was asked to moderate, I was nervous and excited at the same time. I've had my fair share of nervous assignments, but this one took the cake. When the clock struck 3:45pm on Thursday, November 20, 2008, it was showtime for me and Ms. Steffans.

Everything seemed to be going well until a female CSUN student gave Karrine an earful of her colorful opinions she had been saving for Steffans. You can view the video below.

Later during the question-and-answer forum, Steffans continued to stress points that many of the students either weren't understanding or chose not to embrace.


Now for my opinions...I think it's important to keep in mind that none of us are perfect - myself included. I'll be surprised if the Good Lord even allows me to wear white on my wedding day if I'm ever so lucky to get to experience such a fulfilling and wonderful, life-changing event. I also must say that it's not about what she's done but more about what she's doing now. After the event I spoke with Karrine and she told me she enjoyed herself and had a great time but wishes people would check themselves before attempting to check someone else.

Her motto: "Just because you started off wrong, doesn't mean you won't end up right."

Have and show some respect for a woman trying to reshape her image. Every Sunday we listen to pastors preach; many of them had their fair share of "inappropriate behavior." So what makes her so different?? Nothing.

Let the beat drop...I'm out.

DeJuan Appears in Jesse McCartney Music Video

Almost a month ago, I blogged a piece entitled, "Jesse McCartney Music Video".

Well, the video is finally here. It was exclusively released on MySpace yesterday and released to you all via A Day in the Life of DeJuan! The video is pretty interesting, but if you're looking just for me, pause the video at 1:08. I'm just a little upset I wasn't seen more, but Jesse McCartney sent me a nice check that didn't bounce and I was fed good food on set - so no need to complain. With that said, enjoy the video!


PAUSE THE VIDEO @ 1:08 TO SEE DEJUAN

Say Goodbye to TRL

Diddy. Christina Aguilera. Ben Stiller. Ludacris. Kid Rock. Travis Barker. Fall Out Boy. JC Chasez. Justin Timberlake. Chris Brown (thanks for paying me on time bruh). Samuel Jackson. That guy from Korn. Miley Cyrus (IT'S MILEY!!!). Snoopy D-O-Double Gizzle. 50 Cent (I see you rockin that red Padres fitted!! You get cool points in the hood where I grew up for that). Eminem. The Backstreet Boys. Nelly. Hillary Duff. Damien. Quddus (we're gonna make this deal happen bro!). Susie Castillo (Summer 2006 was so much fun. And I thank you for that a great deal). Carson Daly (you rock). Dave Holmes (more of an inspiration than you think). La La. Vanessa. Lindsey. If I missed your name, my apologies.

MTV's 2 and a half hour finale of TRL entitled "Total Finale Live" was the business! I enjoyed the BET Rap City finale and after that figured the TRL finale was going to be...drumroll please...boring! I retract my thoughts that never went public to say that Total Finale Live was amazing! Never have I seen the network dedicate so much time to the importance of music to music fans everywhere. I am at a loss for words almost because the show was so good that I don't want to say anything to discredit the show. In case you missed it, check your local listings for possible re-runs. May TRL rest in peace. Another one of my dreams (being able to host TRL) has been shattered. But as the saying goes, "out with the old and in with the new."

Thank you TRL for the countdowns, celebrity guest hosts, and summer beach houses (especially the one in San Diego w/Busta Rhymes). The ride was fun and we rode till the wheels fell off! Thank you, thank you, and thank you...

P.S. On a side note, please don't replace TRL with more episodes of "The Hills". Gracias. Be easy ya'll!

Rap City is Now a Wrapped City...

America!?

That's right. Rap City is a WRAP! Kapeesh! Fin! It is a wrap. Saturday night BET aired the final episode of Rap City. I know many of you are probably thinking, "I didn't even know Rap City was still on." After Big Tigger left, it seemed as if the show went downhill with hosts J Nicks, Mad Linx, and Q45.

The show, which first aired in 1989, was BET's longest running show and has been an iconic staple for artists rhyming their way into the rap game. The finale was somewhat bittersweet for me because yours truly was actually looking forward to hosting the show one of these days. That's not going to happen now - at least on Rap City.


The finale included appearances from Bow Wow (I'll see you when I see you), 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes (Yahh yahh yahh yahh), LL Cool J (fresh outs kidd!), Wu Tang Clan (diversify ya bonds ni**a), Jim Jones (pop champagne!), Juelz Santana, Nas, and Weezy (don't forget the F) all had a few words for the show's ending.

Hosts for Rap City were Joe Clair, Chris Thomas, Prince Dajour, Big Lez, Big Tigger, J Nicks, Mad Linx, and Q45.