Turmoil in the financial industry and growing pessimism about the economy have altered the shape of the presidential race, giving Democratic nominee Barack Obama the first clear lead of the general-election campaign over Republican John McCain, according to the latest Washington Post-ABC News national poll.

More voters trust Obama to deal with the economy, and he currently has a big edge as the candidate who is more in tune with the economic problems Americans now face. He also has a double-digit advantage on handling the current problems on Wall Street, and as a result, there has been a rise in his overall support. The poll found that, among likely voters, Obama now leads McCain by 52 percent to 43 percent. Two weeks ago, in the days immediately following the Republican National Convention, the race was essentially even, with McCain at 49 percent and Obama at 47 percent.

Full Story: Washington Post

Looks like Palin couldn’t help McCain enough to slow Obama.

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Previously it was reported Lil Wayne would be at this year’s, “Vh1 Hip Hop Honors,” award show but it appears the sporadic MC will no longer being appearing on the show. First I heard it from a source and then I noticed he is no longer on the VH1 site for the show. With the subtraction of Lil Wayne, VH1 has added Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana. This year’s show airs October 6th, for more information check out VH1.

Freekey Zekey Ft Jim Jones & Lil Wayne-This Girl

Props Mr.X

not sure what this means exactly, but a Joey – Game joint would def be interesting

The film — which isn’t autobiographical — aims to show the complexities of what 50 refers to as “urban life” in a new way: “When [movies] portray certain lifestyles they don’t show cause and effect,” he says. “But I showed characters under pressure in scenarios where they felt like there were no other options, even though there were.” He adds, “There are always options. People just usually start to see them while being incarcerated — for not seeing them in the first place.”

Source: RollingStone

US cablenet Comedy Central has teamed with hip-hop star Kanye West for a 30-minute pilot, tentatively titled Alligator Boots, which will feature, according to reports. Billed as “hip-hop meets The Muppets,” West and fellow rapper Rhymefest will produce music for the show and be its exec producers, alongside Daniel Kellison and Jon Kimmel.

Source: C21Media

Mo money, mo money, mo money… This can be pretty hot if done correctly.