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These athletes need to get their mind right, they have all this fame and fortune and still continue to do stupid stuff. There's a good chance Vick is gonna get off because he's got the money for a good lawyer. At most, he's gonna get reprimanded and/or suspended for the season.

Vick took a huge L

Real Talk. Just because 3 generations of your family grew up dirt poor doesn't mean you have to follow suit. Be the first one to break that cycle. Most inner-city people are on some "the man is holding me back" nonsense. They hold themselves back. At the same time, why would inner-city residents want to make legit money when you can make $500 a day on the block? Growing up in the hood, you want that easy money & hustling/selling drugs is the way to go. Problem is, you triple your chances of getting knocked off because of a drug deal gone bad or you try to take over someone else's block and they let you know what's up. All that money they made, they won't be able to enjoy it because you will get locked up sooner or later. Interesting piece of info: Most people have the misconception that drug dealers/hustlers are rich but that's mostly false. The average dealer, unless he has a product that's in high demand, makes less than/at minimum wage. This is from someone who has been there, done that & got his mind right. When I read about rappers & celebrities that grew up in the ghetto and made it out, it tells me they want to do better. Inner-city people must want to do better; But many of them feel that making something of themselves means they're being white and they don't want to be seen as being "white" so they're content with being in the hood. For a lot of people in the ghetto, that's all they know (poverty) and they don't understand anything else but that.

Yes, that was me. I should have thrown in a comment about 13th Ward just to let him know what it is.

You'll see graffiti like this in many parts of the 13th Ward

Dangerous In My City-TRU

B**** I'm from Dade County-Rick Ross, Trina, Trick Daddy, Flo-Rida. This is one of the many Miami rap anthems

Is that you on the bike? If so, you look like you getting swole from the weights

No kid likes riding the school bus, especially if he/she is over 16 Use your dad's constructive criticism as motivation for you to handle your business behind the wheel. Although I had a ride & license @ 16, I saved hundreds of dollars in gas by using the streetcar. To this day I still use the streetcar for all my transportation needs. The only time I drive is when I go out of town.

That's a Rolls Royce.

LOL He would show up just the minute you posted the article.

Unfortunately, most 13-15 year olds have very little sense and like to cause ruckus on the forums, so in a way it's good there's a certain age limit to join forums. You're wise beyond your years. Once you get your license, you can roll in this. You're 5 years away from grown-man status

Just because we haven't heard much about Nagin doesn't mean he's not handling business.

Going by a city's metro area is the best way to gauge how large a city is. Some cities' city limits extend well into the suburbs.

All the funny shirts I've posted in a previous thread, I do have & wear them. I'm definitely gonna get this one when I get back to N.O.

Another must-see DVD. Much like New Orleans Exposed, this DVD is raw & uncut. If you're shocked by seeing kids carrying guns and blowing blunts, this isn't for you. This video shows the harsh realities lived by inner-city New Orleans youth & USA. Sad thing is, most of these kids won't make it to 18

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New Orleans is one of those cities you gotta see in person. Pictures aren't enough. Hopefully when you come here again, you'll cross that bridge into UPT (Uptown).

I like that shirt.

Sure-fire way to kill the mood. @SBC's story. What she should have done was go behind the bushes & do work

I've always seen New Orleans as more for young people. But it's surprising that N.O. would rank ahead of Houston & Dallas, since they have a thriving job market and have ample stuff to do for young professionals.

Reggie Bush reminds me of Speedy Gonzales, the little mouse who came on Looney Tunes. Can't nobody touch him in speed.

Generally I don't take too kindly to bandwagon fans. It's funny how no one was hardly riding for the Saints, but all of a sudden everyone and their mama is a Saints fan. I'm willing to bet that most New Orleans folk started becoming Saints fans after they had a good season, clowns If you want to ride for your team, that's good. Ride for your team through the good & bad.

The food of choice for ya boy. The footlong ones are my favorite.

B.G. & C-Murder-Y'all Heard Of Me. Two of the realest out of N.O.