Showing posts with label CaSino The Great. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Is Grand Hustle's AlfaMega a SNITCH????











MAY 5--Billed as the protégé of rapper/gun enthusiast T.I., Cedric "Alfamega" Zellars is a convicted felon whose songs brag about his status as an "original gangster" and contain de rigeur references to police tape, automatic weapons, and murder. Zellars, who records for T.I.'s Grand Hustle Entertainment, is a hulking 6' 4", calls himself "The Grand Hustle Muscle," and proclaims, "I'm a real hood."


What he does not mention, though, is his prior work as a Drug Enforcement Administration informant who snitched out criminal cohorts and testified as a government witness at the trial of an Atlanta heroin trafficker. Court records show that Zellars began working with law enforcement officials after he was sentenced in September 1995 to 110 months in a federal gun case (Zellars, who had a prior felony robbery conviction, was collared for selling weapons to an undercover federal agent). Zellars "agreed to cooperate with authorities and was debriefed" about the criminal activity of several individuals. "In particular he was debriefed concerning the drug trafficking activities of a Mr. Ali Baaqar," according to a government court filing, a copy of which you'll find below. During his cooperation against Baaqar, Zellars met with a DEA agent and a federal prosecutor, and subsequently testified at trial. "


Ali Baaqar was convicted of conspiracy to distribute heroin based upon the trial testimony of [Zellars] and others." In return for his snitching, Zellars had 18 months shaved off his prison term when he was resentenced in July 1997 by Judge J. Owen Forrester. A court order signed by Forrester came after federal prosecutors petitioned the jurist to reduce Zellars's sentence in light of his "substantial assistance to the Government." The disclosure of Zellars's informant past will likely not sit well with rap fans and performers alike, many of whom promote hip-hop's "Stop Snitching" doctrine. Additionally, since T.I. (real name: Clifford Harris) is soon headed to prison due to the work of a government informant, Zellars's time as a government asset could be a cause for tension around the Grand Hustle offices. (4 pages)

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

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Thursday, January 1, 2009

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Illinois Gov. arrested in Obama successor probe


CHICAGO – Federal authorities arrested Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Tuesday on charges that he brazenly conspired to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder.

Blagojevich also was charged with illegally threatening to withhold state assistance to Tribune Co., the owner of the Chicago Tribune, in the sale of Wrigley Field, according to a federal criminal complaint. In return for state assistance, Blagojevich allegedly wanted members of the paper's editorial board who had been critical of him fired.

A 76-page FBI affidavit said the 51-year-old Democratic governor was intercepted on court-authorized wiretaps over the last month conspiring to sell or trade the vacant Senate seat for personal benefits for himself and his wife, Patti.
Otherwise, Blagojevich considered appointing himself. The affidavit said that as late as Nov. 3, he told his deputy governor that if "they're not going to offer me anything of value I might as well take it."

"I'm going to keep this Senate option for me a real possibility, you know, and therefore I can drive a hard bargain," Blagojevich allegedly said later that day, according to the affidavit, which also quoted him as saying in a remark punctuated by profanity that the seat was "a valuable thing — you just don't give it away for nothing."

The affidavit said Blagojevich also discussed getting a substantial salary for himself at a nonprofit foundation or an organization affiliated with labor unions.
It said Blagojevich also talked about getting his wife placed on corporate boards where she might get $150,000 a year in director's fees.

He also allegedly discussed getting campaign funds for himself or possibly a post in the president's cabinet or an ambassadorship once he left the governor's office. He noted becoming a U.S. senator might remake his image for a possible presidential run in 2016, according to the affidavit. And he allegedly said a Senate seat would also provide him with corporate contacts if he needed a job and present an opportunity for his wife to work as a lobbyist.
"I want to make money," the affidavit quotes him as saying in one conversation.
The affidavit said Blagojevich expressed frustration at being "stuck" as governor and that he would have access to greater resources if he were indicted while in the U.S. Senate than while sitting as governor.

U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald said in a statement that "the breadth of corruption laid out in these charges is staggering."
"They allege that Blagojevich put a for sale sign on the naming of a United States senator," Fitzgerald said."
Among those being considered for the post include U.S. Reps. Danny Davis and Jesse Jackson Jr.
Blagojevich also was charged with using his authority as governor in an attempt to squeeze out campaign contributions.
His chief of staff, John Harris, also was arrested.
Corruption in the Blagojevich administration has been the focus of a federal investigation involving an alleged $7 million scheme aimed at squeezing kickbacks out of companies seeking business from the state. Federal prosecutors have acknowledged they're also investigating "serious allegations of endemic hiring fraud" under Blagojevich.
Political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko who raised money for the campaigns of both Blagojevich and Obama is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of fraud and other charges. Blagojevich's chief fundraiser, Christopher G. Kelly, is due to stand trial early next year on charges of obstructing the Internal Revenue Service.
According to Tuesday's complaint, Blagojevich schemed with Rezko, millionaire-fundraiser turned federal witness Stuart Levine and others to get financial benefits for himself and his campaign committee.

Federal prosecutors said Blagojevich and the chairman of his campaign committee have been speeding up corrupt fundraising activities in the last month to get as much money as possible before the end of the year when a new law would curtail his ability to raise contributions from companies with state contracts worth more than $50,000.
According to the affidavit, agents learned Blagojevich was seeking $2.5 million in campaign contributions by the end of the year, with a large part allegedly to come from companies and individuals who have gotten state contracts or appointments.
Blagojevich took the chief executive's office in 2003 as a reformer promising to clean up former Gov. George Ryan's mess.

Ryan, a Republican, is serving a 6-year prison sentence after being convicted on racketeering and fraud charges. A decade-long investigation began with the sale of driver's licenses for bribes and led to the conviction of dozens of people who worked for Ryan when he was secretary of state and governor.
FBI spokesman Frank Bochte said federal agents arrested the governor and Harris simultaneously at their homes at 6:15 a.m. and took them to the Chicago FBI headquarters.
Bochte said he did not know if either man was handcuffed or if the governor's family was their North Side home at the time of his arrest. He did say Blagojevich and Harris both were given time to get dressed before being taken to the headquarters.
He also did not have any details about Blagojevich's arrest, only that he was cooperative with federal agents. "It was a very calm setting," he said.

The governor was to appear later Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nan Nolan to answer the charges. The time was not immediately set.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Every Given Sunday Official Video: Sean Taylor Tribute

Face x Big G x Hazel x Kingpin Slim x Wale x Raheem DeVaughn x Ms. Kim
Video Cameos: Casino (Infinite Grind)x Holadizza (Infinite Grind )x Demont Peekaso (Artist Extraordinaire) x EZ Street (WKYS 93.9) x Chris Samuels (Redskins)

This is for all my True FOOTBALL Fans... No matter what team you like...

Monday, October 27, 2008

Masquerade Madness 2008


Masquerade Madness 2008: 

Fire & Desire
@Cafe Asia




 


Infinite Grind CaSino & Holadizza | IDC Group – RaRa & Scotty | DT Nation | Talk of DC 




Masquerade Madness 2008: Fire & Desire | DC's Largest Costume & Masquerade Affair
@Café Asia | 1720 I St. NW • Washington DC

Friday October 31st • 9pm - 3am 



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Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble....... 



This is a tale or those whose love is deemed forbidden. It is Midnight in the garden of good & evil and the agony of ecstasy has led you to my gate.
To enter here is to abandon hope. But to continue on is to live in vain....
Let passion be your guide and join us as we dance with the spirits and celebrate All Hallow's Eve Oct 31st in the year of the king... 




On Halloween Friday join Infinite Grind, the IDC Group- RaRa & Scotty, DT Nation and
Talk of DC as we present the largest Halloween Costume and Masquerade Affair in DC!! Fire & Desire embraces the sexiest of Sirens to the ghoulish Goons & Goblins. Embrace Fire & Desire at Cafe Asia on all Hallow's eve!

Costume and masquerade masks are preferred for this monumental Halloween event. 



Dresscode will be flexible for this event due to the nature of this affair however Café Asia Management may reserve the right to deny entry based on attitude and execution of style.

Bubbly rewards to the best costume.

Costumes and not mandatory but are considered PREFERRED for this affair.




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Saturday, October 25, 2008

Oldm but still funny... ghetto as reporter...

I know its been a while since I updated, bare with me folx... Been movin at the speed of business... I promise either me or my assistant will be updating my blog regularly from here on out!!!

Monday, September 29, 2008

Monday Classics: Classic Hip Hop Edition

Young Jeezy & Akon
"Soul Survivor"
(My oldest sons' favorite song)


90's Music:

Master P/No Limit Soldiers
"Bout It, Bout It!"


MaryJ. Blige & Method Man
"You're All I Need"

Close but NO Cigar... People who TRIED to make the Olympics...

Monday, September 22, 2008

Monday Morning Classics Go-Go Edition

Check out my uncle The KING of Go-Go Sugar Bear & E.U. classic "Da Butt"!

Redds and the Boys "Movin & Groovin"

Mass Extention "Happy Feet"

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Private Jet Crashed in SC: Travis Barker & DJ AM in Critical Condition!




In this Sept. 7, 2008 file photo, DJ AM, right, and musician Travis Barker at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards rehersal held at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in Los Angeles. A hospital spokeswoman in Columbia, S.C. says former Blink-182 drummer Barker and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, have been critically injured in a Learjet crash that occurred shortly before midnight on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 in South Carolina. Federal officials say two crew members and two passengers have been killed. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) (Chris Pizzello - AP)

In this Sept. 7, 2008 file photo, DJ AM, left, and musician Travis Barker pose backstage at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot in Los Angeles. A hospital spokeswoman in Columbia, S.C. says former Blink-182 drummer Barker and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, have been critically injured in a Learjet crash that occurred shortly before midnight on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008 in South Carolina. Federal officials say two crew members and two passengers have been killed. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file) (Chris Pizzello - AP) By PAGE IVEYThe Associated Press Saturday, September 20, 2008; 9:56 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and a popular disc jockey were critically injured in a Learjet crash in South Carolina that killed four people, authorities said Saturday.


Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the plane carrying six people was departing shortly before midnight Friday when air traffic controllers reporting seeing sparks. The plane went off a runway and crashed on a nearby road, she said.
Hospital spokeswoman Beth Frits said Barker and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, were in critical condition at a burn center in Augusta, Ga., about 75 miles southwest of Columbia.
Two other passengers and two crew members died, said the National Transportation Safety Board. Their identities were not immediately available.
Barker and Goldstein, who perform together under the name TRVSDJ-AM, played a free concert in Columbia's college neighborhood Friday night.
"It's absolutely terrible and tragic," Columbia Mayor Bob Coble said.
A representative for Barker and DJ AM said she had no information about the crash.
After Blink 182, Barker went on to form the rock band (+44) _ pronounced "plus forty-four." He starred in the MTV reality series "Meet the Barkers" with former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, to whom he was married at the time. The show documented the former couple's lavish wedding and life. Goldstein at one time was engaged to celebrity Nicole Richie.

Friday, September 19, 2008

Junkyard Band (AOJ)"Ruffin it Off" @ American Folk Festival

This brings back memories of goin to see the good JYB at the OLD Black Scorpion,
Ibex, WUST, Bald Eagle Rec and the Oxon Hill High School Annex...

I see the variety of their fan base has increased significantly....

Video: Yung Berg Discusses Getting Robbed

Dj Money Birthday Blowout (Part I) Love & (Part II) Park

Join me and my homies in celebrating the bornday of my favorite DJ/Producer extraordinaire Infinite Grind's & WKYS' own DJ Money... I've known DJ Money since he was barely driving age now to see him metamorph into one of the hottest Club/Radio DJ's in one of the nations biggest markets is something special... no bullshit!!

Come party with us this weekend...

You already know this is an Infinite Grind situation and we OVER do EVERYTHING!! plenty of bottles, models & ballas... Be there or hear about...

(Part I) Saturday @Love
Hosted by Infinite Grinds own CaSino the Great & Holadizza


(Part II) Park Nightclub
Hosted By Gilbert Arena, Ra-Ra "The Party Starter", CaSino the Great & Holadizza


You can catch DJ Money (Myspace.com/MoneySwing) spinnin at Park on Sundays & Thursdays, Love of Fridays & Saturdays, Fly Lounge on Mondays, Lotus on Tuesdays and 1223 on Wednesday... Or Live on the Air WKYS 93.9 Sundays (6-9) or any other night of the week bangin out the quick-mix..


The lil homie is on that Infinite Grind...




U.S. captures $187 million drug haul in submarine

Somebody just took a helluva loss... Its all part of the game!!



SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (Reuters) - The U.S. coast guard captured a submarine-like vessel equipped with sophisticated navigation equipment and stuffed with seven tonnes of cocaine, Costa Rican authorities said on Tuesday.
In a difficult nighttime operation during the weekend, U.S. officials arrested four Colombian smugglers on board the 59-foot (18-meter) steel and fiberglass vessel in international waters before they could sink it.
"The boat was partially submerged but you can't call it amateurish. The drug traffickers are not amateurs," Jose Pastor, a spokesman for Costa Rica's public security ministry told Reuters.
Several makeshift submarines toting drugs have been captured recently on the high seas. In July, the Mexican special forces captured a similar submarine carrying 200 tightly wrapped packages of cocaine.
On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard sent a team of special agents on small boats to surprise the smugglers after a U.S. Navy airplane spotted the sub. When the traffickers realized the agents were on their deck they shifted the boat violently in an attempt to throw the officers into the sea.
After that failed, they complied with orders not to open hatches designed to sink the craft, said the Coast Guard.
"This was the most dangerous operation of my career," Todd Bagetis, the lieutenant in charge of the Coast Guard team, said in a statement.
Official photos showed the craft packed full of 37 bales of cocaine with a street value of $187 million.

The vessel was likely capable of traveling from South America to the U.S. coast without stopping for fuel or supplies, said the Coast Guard.
The U.S. ship that nabbed the traffickers was set to arrive to the Costa Rican port of Caldera on Wednesday with the drug boat in tow, Pastor said.